Mara Marcu
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Mara Marcu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and architecture, exploring how computational autonomy reshapes design and construction. Her most-cited work, "Artificial intelligence and robotics in architecture: Autonomy, agency, and indeterminacy" (2018), critically examines how AI-driven systems introduce new forms of agency and unpredictability into architectural practice, challenging traditional notions of authorial control. With 6 citations, this paper has become a foundational reference for scholars investigating the philosophical and practical implications of robotic fabrication and generative design. Marcu’s contributions lie in bridging technical innovation with theoretical rigor, arguing that indeterminacy—rather than precision—can be a creative force in architecture. Her research has influenced emerging discourses on human-machine collaboration in the built environment, making her a key voice in debates about the future of design automation. For students and researchers, Marcu’s work offers a compelling framework for understanding how AI and robotics are not merely tools but active participants in shaping spatial agency, urging a rethinking of authorship, ethics, and material expression in architecture.
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