Wilfredo Carazas

École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Grenoble

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Wilfredo Carazas is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of sustainable construction, robotics, and traditional earthen architecture. His work reimagines ancient building techniques through modern technology, with a particular focus on developing eco-friendly alternatives to conventional concrete. Carazas is best known for his groundbreaking 2018 paper "Matter-Robotic Calibration for Bioshotcrete," which has garnered 5 citations and addresses the critical challenge of automating labor-intensive raw earth construction methods. In this work, he bridges the gap between traditional wattle and daub techniques—where clay is manually deposited over light formwork—and contemporary robotic calibration systems, proposing a novel framework for "bioshotcrete" that could revolutionize sustainable building practices. His research uniquely combines material science, robotics, and vernacular architecture, offering practical solutions to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint. Carazas's contributions are particularly significant for researchers exploring how ancient wisdom can inform cutting-edge automation, making him a vital voice in the movement toward greener, more efficient building technologies.