Wassim Jabi
Papers
7
Total Citations
146
H-Index
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About
Wassim Jabi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, sustainable construction, and human-robot collaboration in architecture. His work centers on developing robotic fabrication workflows for earthen and bio-based materials, particularly through his groundbreaking research on 3D printed cob—a monolithic earth construction technique using robotically extruded subsoil and organic fibers. His most cited paper (69 citations) explores the thermal performance of this sustainable material, bridging vernacular construction with advanced digital manufacturing. Jabi's concept of "negotiated matter" (33 citations) reframes craft as an open-ended process of material negotiation, challenging conventional ornamental approaches. He has made significant contributions to human-robot collaborative design, investigating team fluency factors like trust and reliance in architectural workflows. His research on symbiotic agencies between materials and robotic systems, utilizing phase-changing materials and 3D scanning technologies, has advanced the field of material-directed generative design. Through collaborations between Cardiff University and the University of Plymouth, Jabi has developed prototypical workflows for on-site robotic construction of free-form concrete structures, demonstrating how artificial intelligence and robotics can introduce autonomy, agency, and indeterminacy into architectural practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Thermal performance exploration of 3D printed cob69 citations · 2019
- 2Negotiated matter: a robotic exploration of craft-driven innovation33 citations · 2019
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