Publications | Tomás Méndez Echenagucia

2024

Hygrothermal Performance of Energy Retrofits in Accordance with the Current Energy Code Across Three Climate Zones in the U.S.

Carolina Recart, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Carrie Dossic

In uSIM2024 -Shaping Net Zero Policies with Building Simulation - The 4th IBPSA-Scotland Conference, 2024

Bib

@inproceedings{recart2024,
  author = {Recart, Carolina and M\'{e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Dossic, Carrie},
  booktitle = {uSIM2024 -Shaping Net Zero Policies with Building Simulation - The 4th IBPSA-Scotland Conference},
  date-added = {2024-11-26 22:10:46 -0800},
  date-modified = {2024-11-26 22:13:24 -0800},
  title = {Hygrothermal Performance of Energy Retrofits in Accordance with the Current Energy Code Across Three Climate Zones in the U.S.},
  year = {2024}
}

Concurrent Modeling of Embodied Carbon and Construction Costs for Mass Timber Construction

Matthew Wiggins, Hyun Woo Lee, and T. Méndez Echenagucia

In Construction Research Congress 2024: Sustainability, Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, and Materials Design in Construction, 2024

Bib HTML

@inproceedings{wiggins2024,
  author = {Wiggins, Matthew and Lee, Hyun Woo and M\'{e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  booktitle = {Construction Research Congress 2024: Sustainability, Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, and Materials Design in Construction},
  date-added = {2024-11-26 21:57:19 -0800},
  date-modified = {2024-11-26 22:00:19 -0800},
  title = {Concurrent Modeling of Embodied Carbon and Construction Costs for Mass Timber Construction},
  year = {2024}
}

Cross laminated timber geometry and joinery implications on low-frequency sound transmission: FEA and Laser Doppler Vibrometry studies

T. Mendez Echenagucia, N.B. Roozen, and Andy Piacsek

In Acoustic Society of America 2024 Annual Meeting, 2024

Bib

@inproceedings{asa2024_time,
  address = {Ottawa - Canada},
  author = {Mendez Echenagucia, T. and Roozen, N.B. and Piacsek, Andy},
  booktitle = {Acoustic Society of America 2024 Annual Meeting},
  date-added = {2024-11-26 21:48:44 -0800},
  date-modified = {2025-02-27 09:18:40 -0800},
  title = {Cross laminated timber geometry and joinery implications on low-frequency sound transmission: FEA and Laser Doppler Vibrometry studies},
  year = {2024}
}

Efficient Parametric Design-Space Exploration with Reinforcement Learning-Based Recommenders

Md Shariful Alam, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Narjes Abbasabadi

May 2024

Bib HTML

@inbook{anik2024,
  author = {Shariful Alam, Md and M\'{e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Abbasabadi, Narjes},
  chapter = {6},
  date-added = {2024-11-26 21:16:00 -0800},
  date-modified = {2024-11-26 21:23:32 -0800},
  editor = {Abbasabadi, Narjes and Ashayeri, Mehdi},
  month = may,
  pages = {113-126},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  title = {Efficient Parametric Design-Space Exploration with Reinforcement Learning-Based Recommenders},
  year = {2024}
}

Technology-forcing to reduce environmental noise pollution: a prospectus

Lauren M. Kuehne, Ed Habtour, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and 1 more author

Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, May 2024

DOI Bib HTML

@article{Kuehne2024aa,
  author = {Kuehne, Lauren M. and Habtour, Ed and Echenagucia, Tom{\'a}s M{\'e}ndez and Orfield, Steven J.},
  date-added = {2024-11-25 10:10:22 -0800},
  date-modified = {2024-11-25 10:10:22 -0800},
  doi = {10.1038/s41370-024-00679-6},
  id = {Kuehne2024},
  isbn = {1559-064X},
  journal = {Journal of Exposure Science \& Environmental Epidemiology},
  title = {Technology-forcing to reduce environmental noise pollution: a prospectus},
  year = {2024},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-024-00679-6}
}

2023

Design of sound absorptive metamaterials with shared waveguides by means of numerical analysis and analytical modeling

Vidhya Rajendran, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Andy Piacsek

In Forum Acusticum 2023 - Acoustics for a green world, 11-15 september 2023

September 11 - 15 - \textbf(Abstract accepted for publication)

Bib

@inproceedings{fa_rajendran2023,
  address = {Turin - Italy},
  author = {Rajendran, Vidhya and M\'{e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Piacsek, Andy},
  booktitle = {Forum Acusticum 2023 - Acoustics for a green world},
  date-added = {2023-04-17 21:32:24 -0700},
  date-modified = {2023-04-17 21:43:54 -0700},
  month = {11-15 September},
  note = {September 11 - 15 - \textbf{(Abstract accepted for publication)}},
  title = {Design of sound absorptive metamaterials with shared waveguides by means of numerical analysis and analytical modeling},
  year = {2023}
}

Effect of eccentricity on sensing in spider web inspired cable nets

T.C.P. Masmeijer, T. Méndez Echenagucia, J. Slavič, and 2 more authors

In EURODYN 2023 - XII International Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2-5 july 2023

July 2 - 5 - \textbf(Abstract accepted for publication)

Bib

@inproceedings{masmeier2023,
  address = {Delf - The Netherlands},
  author = {Masmeijer, T.C.P. and M\'{e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Slavi\v{c}, J. and Loendersloot, R. and Habtour, E.},
  booktitle = {EURODYN 2023 - XII International Conference on Structural Dynamics},
  date-added = {2023-04-17 21:41:02 -0700},
  date-modified = {2023-04-17 21:41:02 -0700},
  month = {2-5 July},
  note = {July 2 - 5 - \textbf{(Abstract accepted for publication)}},
  title = {Effect of eccentricity on sensing in spider web inspired cable nets},
  year = {2023}
}

Impacts of air cavities on hygrothermal performance of retrofitted timber frame assemblies in six US climates

Carolina Recart, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Carrie Sturts Dossick

In ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, 2-5 july 2023

June 25 - 28 - \textbf(Paper accepted for publication)

Bib

@inproceedings{recart2023_oregon,
  address = {Corvallis, Oregon},
  author = {Recart, Carolina and M\'{e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sturts Dossick, Carrie},
  booktitle = {ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering},
  date-added = {2023-05-06 17:44:27 -0700},
  date-modified = {2023-05-06 17:48:24 -0700},
  note = {June 25 - 28 - \textbf{(Paper accepted for publication)}},
  title = {Impacts of air cavities on hygrothermal performance of retrofitted timber frame assemblies in six US climates},
  year = {2023}
}

On the tradeoffs between embodied and operational carbon in building envelope design: The impact of local climates and energy grids

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Teresa Moroseos, and Christopher Meek

Energy and Buildings, 2-5 july 2023

DOI Bib HTML

@article{MENDEZECHENAGUCIA2023112589,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Moroseos, Teresa and Meek, Christopher},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112589},
  issn = {0378-7788},
  journal = {Energy and Buildings},
  keywords = {Operational carbon, Embodied carbon, Building performance simulation, Parametric modeling},
  pages = {112589},
  title = {On the tradeoffs between embodied and operational carbon in building envelope design: The impact of local climates and energy grids},
  url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778822007605},
  volume = {278},
  year = {2023},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778822007605},
  bdsk-url-2 = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112589}
}

2022

Design of broadband Helmholtz resonator arrays using the radiation impedance method

Vidhya Rajendran, Andy Piacsek, and T. Méndez Echenagucia

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 2-5 july 2022

DOI Bib HTML

@article{rajendran2021_jasa,
  author = {Rajendran, Vidhya and Piacsek, Andy and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {10.1121/10.0009317},
  journal = {The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America},
  number = {1},
  pages = {457-466},
  title = {Design of broadband Helmholtz resonator arrays using the radiation impedance method},
  volume = {151},
  year = {2022},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0009317}
}

2021

Ultralight formwork system for thin, textile-reinforced concrete shells

T. Van Mele, T. Méndez Echenagucia, D. Pigram, and 2 more authors

In Robust Resilient Resistant: Reinforced Concrete Structures, 2-5 july 2021

Bib

@incollection{vanmele2021,
  address = {Munich},
  author = {Van Mele, T. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pigram, D. and Liew, A. and Block, P.},
  booktitle = {Robust Resilient Resistant: Reinforced Concrete Structures},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  editor = {Schoof, J.},
  pages = {20-28},
  publisher = {Edition DETAIL},
  title = {Ultralight formwork system for thin, textile-reinforced concrete shells},
  year = {2021}
}

Thin Helmholtz resonators for a broadband acoustic metamaterial

V. Rajendran, Andy Piacsek, and T. Méndez Echenagucia

In Acoustic Society of America 2021 Annual Meeting, Dec 2021

Bib

@inproceedings{rajendran_asa_2021,
  address = {Seattle - Washington},
  author = {Rajendran, V. and Piacsek, Andy and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  booktitle = {Acoustic Society of America 2021 Annual Meeting},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  month = dec,
  title = {Thin Helmholtz resonators for a broadband acoustic metamaterial},
  year = {2021}
}

Minimizing Radiated Sound Power through Geometric Stiffness in Mass Timber Floor Systems

N. Brown and T. Méndez Echenagucia

In Acoustic Society of America 2021 Annual Meeting, Dec 2021

Bib

@inproceedings{brown_2021,
  address = {Seattle - Washington},
  author = {Brown, N. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  booktitle = {Acoustic Society of America 2021 Annual Meeting},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  month = dec,
  title = {Minimizing Radiated Sound Power through Geometric Stiffness in Mass Timber Floor Systems},
  year = {2021}
}

A three-dimensional approach to the Extended Limit Analysis of Reinforced Masonry

David López López, Pere Roca, Andrew Liew, and 3 more authors

Structures, Dec 2021

DOI Bib HTML

@article{LOPEZLOPEZ2021,
  author = {L{\'o}pez, David L{\'o}pez and Roca, Pere and Liew, Andrew and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and {Van Mele}, Tom and Block, Philippe},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.06.013},
  issn = {2352-0124},
  journal = {Structures},
  keywords = {Tile vault, Masonry, Reinforced brick, Formwork, Concrete shells, Limit analysis, Thrust Network Analysis, Extended Limit Analysis of Reinforced Masonry},
  title = {A three-dimensional approach to the Extended Limit Analysis of Reinforced Masonry},
  year = {2021},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352012421005087},
  bdsk-url-2 = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.06.013}
}

Designing for low emissions

T. Méndez Echenagucia and C. Meek

Dec 2021

Bib PDF

@book{mendez_meek_2021,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Meek, C.},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:27:56 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:27:56 -0400},
  publisher = {Self published},
  title = {Designing for low emissions},
  year = {2021}
}

2020

Design of efficient low-frequency sound absorbers using an array of Helmholtz Resonators

V. Rajendran, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Andy Piacsek

In Acoustic Society of America 2020 Annual Meeting, Dec 2020

Bib

@inproceedings{rajendran_asa_2020,
  address = {Virtual conference},
  author = {Rajendran, V. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Piacsek, Andy},
  booktitle = {Acoustic Society of America 2020 Annual Meeting},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  month = dec,
  title = {Design of efficient low-frequency sound absorbers using an array of Helmholtz Resonators},
  year = {2020}
}

A performance-based optimization approach for diffusive surface topology design

Louena Shtrepi, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Elena Badino, and 1 more author

Building Acoustics, Oct 2020

Bib HTML

@article{shtrepi2020,
  author = {Shtrepi, Louena and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Badino, Elena and Astolfi, Arianna},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  journal = {Building Acoustics},
  month = oct,
  title = {A performance-based optimization approach for diffusive surface topology design},
  year = {2020}
}

Computational Design: Acoustic shells for Ancient Theatres

G. Bouvet, L. Shtrepi, E. Bo, and 2 more authors

In Forum Acusticum, Jun 2020

Bib

@inproceedings{bouvet_fa_2020,
  address = {Lyon},
  author = {Bouvet, G. and Shtrepi, L. and Bo, E. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Astolfi, A.},
  booktitle = {Forum Acusticum},
  month = jun,
  title = {{Computational Design: Acoustic shells for Ancient Theatres}},
  year = {2020}
}

2019

A Cable-Net and Fabric Formwork System for the Construction of Concrete Shells: Design, Fabrication and Construction of a Full Scale Prototype

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Dave Pigram, Andrew Liew, and 2 more authors

Structures, Jun 2019

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials for Innovative Structural Design

DOI Bib HTML

@article{MENDEZECHENAGUCIA201972,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pigram, Dave and Liew, Andrew and Mele, Tom Van and Block, Philippe},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2018.10.004},
  issn = {2352-0124},
  journal = {Structures},
  keywords = {Flexible formworks, Form finding, Concrete shells, Active control},
  note = {Advanced Manufacturing and Materials for Innovative Structural Design},
  pages = {72 - 82},
  title = {A Cable-Net and Fabric Formwork System for the Construction of Concrete Shells: Design, Fabrication and Construction of a Full Scale Prototype},
  volume = {18},
  year = {2019},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2018.10.004}
}

Investigating the importance of geometrical accuracy in acoustic simulations: A comparison of NURBS and mesh-based approaches

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Louena Shtrepi, Elena Badino, and 1 more author

In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics, Sep 2019

Bib

@inproceedings{mendezisra2019,
  address = {Amsterdam},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Shtrepi, Louena and Badino, Elena and Astolfi, Arianna},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics},
  date-added = {2019-10-07 14:23:51 -0700},
  date-modified = {2019-10-07 14:25:25 -0700},
  month = sep,
  title = {{Investigating the importance of geometrical accuracy in acoustic simulations: A comparison of NURBS and mesh-based approaches}},
  year = {2019}
}

Optimizing diffusive surface topology through a performance-based design approach

Louena Shtrepi, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Elena Badino, and 1 more author

In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics, Sep 2019

Bib

@inproceedings{shtrepi2019,
  address = {Amsterdam},
  author = {Shtrepi, Louena and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Badino, Elena and Astolfi, Arianna},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics},
  date-added = {2019-10-07 14:20:40 -0700},
  date-modified = {2019-10-07 14:23:13 -0700},
  month = sep,
  title = {{Optimizing diffusive surface topology through a performance-based design approach}},
  year = {2019}
}

2018

A prototype of a thin, textile-reinforced concrete shell built using a novel, ultra-lightweight, flexible formwork system

T. Van Mele, T. Méndez Echenagucia, D. Pigram, and 2 more authors

Mar 2018

Bib

@misc{VanMele2018,
  author = {Van Mele, T. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pigram, D. and Liew, A. and Block, P.},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:01 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:01 -0400},
  howpublished = {DETAIL},
  journal = {structure},
  month = mar,
  pages = {50 - 53},
  title = {A prototype of a thin, textile-reinforced concrete shell built using a novel, ultra-lightweight, flexible formwork system},
  volume = {1},
  year = {2018}
}

Assessment of the airborne sound insulation from mobility vibration measurements; a hybrid experimental numerical approach

N.B. Roozen, Q. Leclère, D. Urbán, and 4 more authors

Journal of Sound and Vibration, Mar 2018

DOI Bib HTML

@article{Roozen2018,
  author = {Roozen, N.B. and Lecl{\`e}re, Q. and Urb{\'a}n, D. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Block, P. and Rycht{\'a}rikov\`{a}, M. and Glorieux, C.},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {10.1016/j.jsv.2018.06.058},
  journal = {Journal of Sound and Vibration},
  pages = {680-698},
  title = {Assessment of the airborne sound insulation from mobility vibration measurements; a hybrid experimental numerical approach},
  volume = {432},
  year = {2018},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.06.058}
}

Full-scale prototype of a cable-net and fabric formed concrete thin-shell roof

T. Méndez Echenagucia, D. Pigram, A. Liew, and 2 more authors

In Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018, Jul 2018

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2018,
  address = {Boston},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pigram, D. and Liew, A. and Van Mele, T. and Block, P.},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018},
  month = jul,
  title = {Full-scale prototype of a cable-net and fabric formed concrete thin-shell roof},
  year = {2018}
}

2017

Beyond Mining - Urban Growth: The architectural innovation of cultivated resources through appropriate engineering

D. Hebel, P. Block, F. Heisel, and 1 more author

In Imminent Commons: The Expanded City, Jul 2017

Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2017

Bib HTML

@incollection{Hebel2017,
  author = {Hebel, D. and Block, P. and Heisel, F. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  booktitle = {Imminent Commons: The Expanded City},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  editor = {Hyungmin Pai, Alejandro Zaera-Polo},
  note = {Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2017},
  publisher = {Actar Publishers},
  title = {Beyond Mining - Urban Growth: The architectural innovation of cultivated resources through appropriate engineering},
  year = {2017}
}

Improving scattering surface design with rapid feedback by integrating parametric models and acoustic simulation

Louena Shtrepi, Jessica Menichelli, Arianna Astolfi, and 2 more authors

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Jul 2017

DOI Bib HTML

@article{doi:10.1121/1.5014125,
  author = {Shtrepi, Louena and Menichelli, Jessica and Astolfi, Arianna and Mendez Echenagucia, T. and Masoero, Marco C.},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-11 10:08:45 -0400},
  doi = {10.1121/1.5014125},
  eprint = {https://doi.org/10.1121/1.5014125},
  journal = {The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America},
  number = {4},
  pages = {2499-2499},
  title = {Improving scattering surface design with rapid feedback by integrating parametric models and acoustic simulation},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1121/1.5014125},
  volume = {142},
  year = {2017},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1121/1.5014125}
}

NEST HiLo: Investigating lightweight construction and adaptive energy systems

P. Block, A. Schlueter, D. Veenendaal, and 14 more authors

Journal of Building Engineering, Jul 2017

DOI Bib HTML

@article{Block2017,
  author = {Block, P. and Schlueter, A. and Veenendaal, D. and Bakker, J. and Begle, M. and Hischier, I. and Hofer, J. and Jayathissa, P. and Maxwell, I. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Nagy, Z. and Pigram, D. and Svetozarevic, B and Torsing, R. and Verbeek, J. and Willmann, A. and Lydon, G.P.},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {10.1016/j.jobe.2017.06.013},
  journal = {Journal of Building Engineering},
  pages = {332-341},
  title = {{NEST HiLo}: Investigating lightweight construction and adaptive energy systems},
  volume = {12},
  year = {2017},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.06.013}
}

2016

Form finding and structural analysis of a freeform stone vault

T. Van Mele, A. Mehrotra, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and 5 more authors

In Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016, Sep 2016

Bib

@inproceedings{VanMele2016,
  address = {Tokyo, Japan},
  author = {Van Mele, T. and Mehrotra, A. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Frick, U. and Augustynowicz, E. and Ochsendorf, J. and DeJong, M. and Block, P.},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016},
  editor = {K. Kawaguchi, M. Ohsaki, T. Takeuchi},
  month = sep,
  title = {Form finding and structural analysis of a freeform stone vault},
  year = {2016}
}

Minimization of sound radiation in doubly curved shell structures by means of stiffness

T. Méndez Echenagucia, B. Roozen, and P. Block

In Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016, Sep 2016

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2016,
  address = {Tokyo, Japan},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Roozen, B. and Block, P.},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016},
  month = sep,
  title = {Minimization of sound radiation in doubly curved shell structures by means of stiffness},
  year = {2016}
}

The Armadillo Vault: Computational design and digital fabrication of a freeform stone shell

M. Rippmann, T. Van Mele, M. Popescu, and 5 more authors

In Advances in Architectural Geometry 2016, Sep 2016

Bib

@inproceedings{Rippmann2016,
  author = {Rippmann, M. and Van Mele, T. and Popescu, M. and Augustynowicz, E. and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Calvo Barentin, C. and Frick, U. and Block, P.},
  booktitle = {Advances in Architectural Geometry 2016},
  month = sep,
  pages = {344-363},
  title = {The {Armadillo Vault}: Computational design and digital fabrication of a freeform stone shell},
  year = {2016}
}

2015

The early design stage of a building envelope: Multi-objective search through heating, cooling and lighting energy performance analysis

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Alfonso Capozzoli, Ylenia Cascone, and 1 more author

Applied Energy, Sep 2015

DOI Bib HTML

@article{MendezEchenagucia2015,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Capozzoli, Alfonso and Cascone, Ylenia and Sassone, Mario},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.04.090},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/journals/energy\_tme.pdf:pdf},
  issn = {03062619},
  journal = {Applied Energy},
  keywords = {Building energy optimization,Building energy performance,Building envelope,Early design stage,Genetic algorithm,Multi-objective optimization,multi-objective optimization},
  pages = {577--591},
  publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},
  title = {{The early design stage of a building envelope: Multi-objective search through heating, cooling and lighting energy performance analysis}},
  volume = {154},
  year = {2015},
  bdsk-url-1 = {http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S030626191500553X}
}

Acoustic optimization of funicular shells

T. Méndez Echenagucia and Philippe Block

In IASS 2015 Amsterdam Symposium: Future Visions, Sep 2015

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2015a,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Block, Philippe},
  booktitle = {IASS 2015 Amsterdam Symposium: Future Visions},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/Acoustic optimization of funicular shells\_02.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--13},
  title = {{Acoustic optimization of funicular shells}},
  year = {2015}
}

2014

Computational Morphogenesis - Design of a free-form concrete shell

Alberto Pugnale, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Mario Sassone

In Shell Structures for Architecture - Form finding and optimization, Sep 2014

Bib

@incollection{Pugnale2014,
  address = {London},
  author = {Pugnale, Alberto and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario},
  booktitle = {Shell Structures for Architecture - Form finding and optimization},
  chapter = {18},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  editor = {Adrianssens, Sigrid and Block, Philippe and Veenendaal, Diederik and Williams, Chris},
  pages = {224--236},
  publisher = {Routledge},
  title = {{Computational Morphogenesis - Design of a free-form concrete shell}},
  year = {2014}
}

Genetic algorithms for structural design

Rajan Filomeno Coelho, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Alberto Pugnale, and 1 more author

In Shell Structures for Architecture - Form finding and optimization, Sep 2014

Bib

@incollection{FilomenoChelho2014,
  address = {London},
  author = {Filomeno Coelho, Rajan and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pugnale, Alberto and Richardson, James Norman},
  booktitle = {Shell Structures for Architecture - Form finding and optimization},
  chapter = {Apendix C},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:20 -0400},
  editor = {Adriaenssens, Sigrid and Block, Philippe and Veenendaal, Diederik and Williams, Chris},
  pages = {290--294},
  publisher = {Routledge},
  title = {{Genetic algorithms for structural design}},
  year = {2014}
}

Computational Search in Architectural Design

Tomas Mendez Echenagucia

Sep 2014

Bib PDF

@phdthesis{MendezEchenagucia2014_phd,
  author = {Mendez Echenagucia, Tomas},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:15 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:28 -0400},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/PhD/TESI\_165x240\_online.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--366},
  school = {Politecnico di Torino},
  title = {{Computational Search in Architectural Design}},
  type = {PhD thesis},
  year = {2014}
}

EDT , C 80 and G driven auditorium design

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, and 2 more authors

Building Acoustics, Sep 2014

Bib

@article{MendezEchenagucia2014_BA,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna and Shtrepi, Louena and Van der Harten, Arthur},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:51 -0400},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/journals/tme\_building\_acoustics.pdf:pdf},
  journal = {Building Acoustics},
  number = {1},
  pages = {43--54},
  title = {{EDT , C 80 and G driven auditorium design}},
  volume = {21},
  year = {2014}
}

Sound strength driven parametric design of an acoustic shell in a free field environment

Marco Palma, Maddalena Sarotto, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and 2 more authors

Building Acoustics, Sep 2014

DOI Bib HTML

@article{Palma2014,
  author = {Palma, Marco and Sarotto, Maddalena and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  doi = {10.1260/1351-010X.21.1.31},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/journals/palma\_building\_acoustics.pdf:pdf},
  issn = {1351010X},
  journal = {Building Acoustics},
  number = {1},
  pages = {31--42},
  title = {{Sound strength driven parametric design of an acoustic shell in a free field environment}},
  volume = {21},
  year = {2014},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1260/1351-010X.21.1.31}
}

Multi-Objective Acoustic and Structural design of shell structures for concert halls

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, and 2 more authors

In Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium “Shells, Membranes and Spatial Structures: Footprints”, Sep 2014

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2014a,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna and Shtrepi, Louena and Van der Harten, Arthur},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium ``Shells, Membranes and Spatial Structures: Footprints''},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/IASS2014\_acustica.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--12},
  title = {{Multi-Objective Acoustic and Structural design of shell structures for concert halls}},
  year = {2014}
}

The BRICKSHELL Meditation Centre : A Collaborative Masonry Project

Shaghayegh Rajabzadeh, Mario Sassone, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and 2 more authors

In Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium “Shells, Membranes and Spatial Structures: Footprints”, Sep 2014

Bib

@inproceedings{Rajabzadeh2014,
  author = {Rajabzadeh, Shaghayegh and Sassone, Mario and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Rosada, Andrea and Rian, Iasef},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium ``Shells, Membranes and Spatial Structures: Footprints''},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/224.pdf:pdf},
  keywords = {brickshell,collaborative design,computational morphogenesis,masonry vaulting,open source},
  pages = {1--10},
  title = {{The BRICKSHELL Meditation Centre : A Collaborative Masonry Project}},
  year = {2014}
}

2013

Sound strength driven parametric design of an acoustic shell in a free field environment

Marco Palma, Maddalena Sarotto, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and 2 more authors

In International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013, Sep 2013

DOI Bib

@inproceedings{Palma2013,
  author = {Palma, Marco and Sarotto, Maddalena and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna},
  booktitle = {International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013},
  doi = {10.1260/1351-010X.21.1.31},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/P126.pdf:pdf},
  issn = {1351010X},
  pages = {1--10},
  title = {{Sound strength driven parametric design of an acoustic shell in a free field environment}},
  year = {2013},
  bdsk-url-1 = {https://doi.org/10.1260/1351-010X.21.1.31}
}

Interactive Design Methods for Complex Curved Reflectors in Concert Halls

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, and 2 more authors

In International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013, Sep 2013

Bib

@inproceedings{Echenagucia2013,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna and Shtrepi, Louena and Van der Harten, Arthur},
  booktitle = {International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/P042.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--10},
  title = {{Interactive Design Methods for Complex Curved Reflectors in Concert Halls}},
  year = {2013}
}

EDT , C 80 and G driven auditorium design

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, and 2 more authors

In International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013, Sep 2013

Bib

@inproceedings{Echenagucia2013a,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna and Shtrepi, Louena and Van der Harten, Arthur},
  booktitle = {International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/P043.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--10},
  title = {{EDT , C 80 and G driven auditorium design}},
  year = {2013}
}

NURBS and Mesh geometry in Room Acoustic Ray-tracing Simulation

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Mario Sassone, and 2 more authors

In AIA-DAGA 2013 Conference on Acoustics, Sep 2013

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2013,
  address = {Merano},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Astolfi, Arianna and Sassone, Mario and Shtrepi, Louena and Harten, Arthur Van Der},
  booktitle = {AIA-DAGA 2013 Conference on Acoustics},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/MENDEZ\_NURBS and Mesh geometry in Room Acoustic Ray-tracing Simulation.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--4},
  title = {{NURBS and Mesh geometry in Room Acoustic Ray-tracing Simulation}},
  year = {2013}
}

2012

Multi-Objective Search in the Early Phase of Architectural Design

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, and 1 more author

In Structures and Architecture. Concepts, Application and Challenges, Sep 2012

Bib HTML

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2012,
  address = {Leiden},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario and Astolfi, Arianna and Croset, Pierre-alain},
  booktitle = {Structures and Architecture. Concepts, Application and Challenges},
  editor = {Cruz, Paulo},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/Paper MSAC - 15-12-2012.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {341--342},
  publisher = {CRC Press/Balkema},
  title = {{Multi-Objective Search in the Early Phase of Architectural Design}},
  year = {2012}
}

Multi-Objective Optimization of Concrete Shells

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Alberto Pugnale, and Mario Sassone

In Structures and Architecture. Concepts, Application and Challenges, Sep 2012

Bib HTML

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2012a,
  address = {Leiden},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pugnale, Alberto and Sassone, Mario},
  booktitle = {Structures and Architecture. Concepts, Application and Challenges},
  editor = {Cruz, Paulo},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/Paper MPS 15-12-2012.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {217--218},
  publisher = {CRC Press/Balkema},
  title = {{Multi-Objective Optimization of Concrete Shells}},
  year = {2012}
}

Esplorazione Multi obiettivo nella progettazione acustica architettonica

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Mario Sassone, and 2 more authors

In Convegno nazionale AIA 2012, Sep 2012

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2012b,
  address = {Rome},
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Astolfi, Arianna and Sassone, Mario and Shtrepi, Louena and {Van der Harten}, Arthur},
  booktitle = {Convegno nazionale AIA 2012},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/Mendez ID 15101802766.pdf:pdf},
  pages = {1--6},
  title = {{Esplorazione Multi obiettivo nella progettazione acustica architettonica}},
  year = {2012}
}

Multi-Objective Oriented Design of Shell Structures

T. Méndez Echenagucia and Mario Sassone

In IASS-APCS Symposium 2012: From Spatial Structures to Space Structures, Sep 2012

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2012c,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Sassone, Mario},
  booktitle = {IASS-APCS Symposium 2012: From Spatial Structures to Space Structures},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/IASS2012 Paper 05.pdf:pdf},
  keywords = {early design phase,form-finding,genetic algorithm,multi-objective,shell},
  pages = {1--7},
  title = {{Multi-Objective Oriented Design of Shell Structures}},
  year = {2012}
}

2010

Herramientas Informáticas para la investigación y proyectos en el campo de la arquitectura y construcción: Caso de estudio, Sistema de Parasoles en Madera de Teca para fachadas de edificios de mediana altura.

T. Méndez Echenagucia

In XXVII Jornadas de Investigación del IDEC, Jul 2010

Bib

@inproceedings{time2010a,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  booktitle = {XXVII Jornadas de Investigaci\'on del IDEC},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  month = jul,
  title = {Herramientas Inform\'{a}ticas para la investigaci\'{o}n y proyectos en el campo de la arquitectura y construcci\'{o}n: {C}aso de estudio, Sistema de Parasoles en Madera de Teca para fachadas de edificios de mediana altura.},
  year = {2010}
}

Sistema de Parasoles en Madera de Teca para fachadas de edificios de mediana altura: Caso de Estudio, edificios de oficina en Caracas.

T. Méndez Echenagucia

In XXVII Jornadas de Investigación del IDEC, Jul 2010

Bib

@inproceedings{time2010b,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T.},
  booktitle = {XXVII Jornadas de Investigaci\'on del IDEC},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:29:14 -0400},
  month = jul,
  title = {Sistema de Parasoles en Madera de Teca para fachadas de edificios de mediana altura: Caso de Estudio, edificios de oficina en Caracas.},
  year = {2010}
}

2008

Architectural acoustic and structural form

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Maarten Jansen, and 1 more author

Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, Jul 2008

Bib

@article{MendezEchenagucia2008,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Astolfi, Arianna and Jansen, Maarten and Sassone, Mario},
  date-added = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  date-modified = {2022-12-08 17:28:04 -0400},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/journals/204.18.\_TOMASMENDEZj\_iass\_OK.pdf:pdf},
  issn = {1028365X},
  journal = {Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures},
  keywords = {Acoustic form-finding,Design tools,Genetic algorithm,Shell structure},
  number = {159},
  pages = {181--186},
  title = {{Architectural acoustic and structural form}},
  volume = {49},
  year = {2008}
}

Architectural, acoustic and structural form

T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Maarten Jansen, and 1 more author

In The IASS-SLTE 2008 Symposium "Shell and Spatial Structures: New Materials and Technologies, New Designs and Innovations – A Sustainable Approach to Architectural and Structural Design", Jul 2008

Bib

@inproceedings{MendezEchenagucia2008a,
  author = {M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Astolfi, Arianna and Jansen, Maarten and Sassone, Mario},
  booktitle = {The IASS-SLTE 2008 Symposium "Shell and Spatial Structures: New Materials and Technologies, New Designs and Innovations -- A Sustainable Approach to Architectural and Structural Design"},
  title = {{Architectural, acoustic and structural form}},
  year = {2008}
}

On the interaction between architecture and engineering: the acoustic optimization of a reinforced concrete shell

Mario Sassone, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Alberto Pugnale

In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures IASS-IACM 2008: “Spanning Nano to Mega”, Jul 2008

Bib

@inproceedings{Sassone2008,
  author = {Sassone, Mario and M{\'e}ndez Echenagucia, T. and Pugnale, Alberto},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures IASS-IACM 2008: ``Spanning Nano to Mega''},
  editor = {Abel, John and Cooke, Robert},
  file = {:C$\backslash$:/Users/mtomas/Documents/ETH/literature/tme\_publications/conferences/IASS-IACM 2008 Extended Abstract 02.pdf:pdf},
  title = {{On the interaction between architecture and engineering: the acoustic optimization of a reinforced concrete shell}},
  year = {2008}
}

2007

Forma Architettonica, Acustica e Strutturale

Tomas Mendez Echenagucia

Jul 2007

Bib

@thesis{MendezEchenagucia2007_thesis,
  author = {Mendez Echenagucia, Tomas},
  school = {Politecnico di Torino},
  title = {Forma Architettonica, Acustica e Strutturale},
  type = {Masters thesis},
  year = {2007}
}