Alejandro Veliz Reyes

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Total Citations

123

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Alejandro Veliz Reyes is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, sustainable construction, and craft-driven innovation. His work redefines how we build by merging traditional earthen materials with cutting-edge robotic technologies. His most cited paper, "Thermal performance exploration of 3D printed cob" (2019, 69 citations), pioneers the use of robotically extruded cob—a mixture of subsoil and organic fibres—demonstrating its viability as a low-carbon, thermally efficient building material. This research bridges vernacular construction methods with modern digital workflows, offering a scalable path toward sustainable architecture. In "Negotiated matter: a robotic exploration of craft-driven innovation" (2019, 33 citations), Veliz Reyes reframes craft not as mere ornamentation but as an open-ended process of material negotiation, where robotic systems collaborate with human intuition to produce novel forms. His earlier work, "Computing Craft" (2018, 21 citations), lays the groundwork for robotically-supported 3D printing of cob structures, emphasizing early-stage fabrication methodologies. Through his collaborations between Cardiff University and the University of Plymouth, Veliz Reyes has established himself as a key voice in sustainable digital construction. His research challenges the construction industry to embrace low-impact materials and robotic precision, making him a vital figure for students and researchers interested in the future of ecological, computationally-driven building.