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Erfan Zamanigoldeh
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- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Erfan Zamanigoldeh
Lecturer Computational Methods in Architecture
Overview
Teaching
Erfan is a Lecturer in Computational Design Methods in Architecture, leading the module "Introduction to 3D Modelling and Parametric Design." He also co-leads the modules "Computational Form Finding" and "Algorithmic Design Thinking," where he guides students in applying computational strategies to architectural design and problem-solving.
Research
His research expertise lies in digital fabrication, algorithm-driven design, discrete design methodologies, and robotic fabrication. He works on design methods and the application of digital tools in architectural design, exploring how computational strategies enhance creative processes and design decision-making. His work also focuses on the integration of design and fabrication, developing workflows that bridge computational design with advanced fabrication techniques. As a member of the Computational Methods in Architecture Research Group, he investigates innovative approaches to linking computational design, digital fabrication, and robotic assembly in architecture.
Publication
2025
- Zamanigoldeh, E., Dounas, T. and Agkathidis, A. 2025. Discretisation strategies in architectural design process: a procedural classification system. Architectural Science Review (10.1080/00038628.2025.2458030)
2023
- Zamanigoldeh, E. and Dounas, T. 2023. Discretisation design strategies: Discrete design methoological classification. Presented at: 1st International Conference DARe 2023, Bialystok, Poland, 01-03 March 2023Digital Architecture Research – Dare 2023. Bialystok, Poland: Bialystok University of Technology pp. 8-32., (10.24427/978-83-67185-55-4)
2022
- Zamanigoldeh, E. and Dounas, T. 2022. Discretisation design strategies: strategies to integrate design and fabrication through discretization. Presented at: ICAT 2022, London, UK, 19-20 May 2022 Presented at Kouider, T. and Saleeb, N. eds.Proceedings of the 9th International congress on architectural technology (ICAT 2022): digitally integrated cities: closing the chasm between social and physical. London, UK: Robert Gordon University
2021
- Zamanigoldeh, E. and Dounas, T. 2021. A generative design case study for UAV-based assembly and fabrication: parametric analysis and synthesis of Iranian-Islamic Muqarnas. Open House International: Sustainable & Smart Architecture and Urban Studies 46(3), pp. 476-493. (10.1108/OHI-03-2021-0060)
Articles
- Zamanigoldeh, E., Dounas, T. and Agkathidis, A. 2025. Discretisation strategies in architectural design process: a procedural classification system. Architectural Science Review (10.1080/00038628.2025.2458030)
- Zamanigoldeh, E. and Dounas, T. 2021. A generative design case study for UAV-based assembly and fabrication: parametric analysis and synthesis of Iranian-Islamic Muqarnas. Open House International: Sustainable & Smart Architecture and Urban Studies 46(3), pp. 476-493. (10.1108/OHI-03-2021-0060)
Conferences
- Zamanigoldeh, E. and Dounas, T. 2023. Discretisation design strategies: Discrete design methoological classification. Presented at: 1st International Conference DARe 2023, Bialystok, Poland, 01-03 March 2023Digital Architecture Research – Dare 2023. Bialystok, Poland: Bialystok University of Technology pp. 8-32., (10.24427/978-83-67185-55-4)
- Zamanigoldeh, E. and Dounas, T. 2022. Discretisation design strategies: strategies to integrate design and fabrication through discretization. Presented at: ICAT 2022, London, UK, 19-20 May 2022 Presented at Kouider, T. and Saleeb, N. eds.Proceedings of the 9th International congress on architectural technology (ICAT 2022): digitally integrated cities: closing the chasm between social and physical. London, UK: Robert Gordon University
Research
Research Interests
- Computational Design – Algorithmic and parametric design methods in architecture
- Digital Fabrication – Integration of digital tools in fabrication workflows
- Robotic Fabrication – Application of robotic systems in architectural assembly
- Discrete Design – Modular and component-based architectural systems
- Algorithm-Driven Design – Use of computational strategies to optimise design processes
- Integration of Design and Fabrication – Bridging computational design with fabrication techniques
- Generative Design – Exploration of rule-based and AI-assisted design approaches
- Design Methods – Development and application of digital tools in architectural design
- Material Computation – Understanding material behaviour in computational workflows
Teaching
Teaching profile
Biography
Erfan holds a PhD in Digital Architecture from Robert Gordon University, UK, focusing on discrete design systems for integration with robotic assembly. He also completed an MSc in Architectural Design Innovation at the same institution.
With over eight years of experience as an architect and designer, Erfan's work connects academic research and professional practice, exploring the integration of computational design, digital tools, and smart fabrication methods in architecture. His work aims to advance technology-driven approaches that enhance both design creativity and fabrication efficiency.
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- Parametric Design
- AI
- Computational Design
- digital fabrication
- robotic assembly