Anna Maria Koniari

Ir. Anna Maria Koniari is a Phd candidate at the Structural Design & Mechanics Group in the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at TU Delft. Her research focuses on leveraging computational methods to challenge conventional design processes, allowing for new architectural forms and informed design decisions. She has previously been involved in the research regarding the application of Topology Optimization for the design of large monolithic cast glass structures. Particularly, she developed a customized formulation that results in forms which have minimal mass and comply with the respective manufacturing and material criteria. Currently, her Phd research lies on machine learning applications for optimization of retrofit strategies towards upgrading building energy performance.