Publications
Peer-reviewed conference papers, journal articles, and book chapters at the intersection of artificial intelligence, generative design systems, and performance-driven architecture — presented at ACADIA, CAADRIA, CAAD Futures, ACSA, and in JCDE and IJAC.
19Publications
167Citations
9h-index
2017–26Span
IJAC 2026

Rebalance & reciprocity: Emergent topics in architectural computing
D Cupkova, TY Ng, S Yousif, D Koehler, EPG Bruun, K Steinfeld, et al. · 2026
Conference 2026

Toward 3D Simplexity: A Topology-Derived Interlocking Bent Rib Structure Fabrication Method Using 2D Manufacturing
C Urroz, M Gholamifard, D White, S Yousif · 2026
Conference 2026

Crafting Tree Forks: An Open Framework Leveraging Structural Intelligence of Irregular Timber Through Robotic Joinery Milling
C Urroz, H Sekardini, MF Alkadri, S Yousif · 2026
Book · AI in PDD
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2An Integrative Deep Performance Framework for Daylight Prediction in Early Design Ideation
S Yousif, D Bolojan · 2024
CAADRIA 2024
1
1A Method for Designing a Breathing Modular Wall
C Urroz, S Yousif · 2024
Book · Industry 4.0
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12Latent design spaces: interconnected deep learning models for expanding the architectural search space
D Bolojan, S Yousif, E Vermisso · 2023
xArch 2023
3
3Strategies of interconnecting deep learning models in AI-driven design systems
S Yousif, D Bolojan · 2023
CAADRIA 2023
2
2Incorporating physical experimentation into creative DL-driven design space exploration
S Yousif, Y Akyuz, L Giffoni, M Craven · 2023
CAADRIA 2022
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31Is language all we need? A query into architectural semantics using a multimodal generative workflow
D Bolojan, E Vermisso, S Yousif · 2022
CAADRIA 2022
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19Towards AI-assisted design workflows for an expanded design space
S Yousif, E Vermisso · 2022
CAADRIA 2022
10
10Deep learning-based surrogate modeling for performance-driven generative design systems
S Yousif, D Bolojan · 2022
ACSA 2022
1
1Integrating Language-Based into Deep Learning Models for Informing Architectural Design Revision
S Yousif · 2022
CAADRIA 2021
25
25Deep-Performance: Incorporating deep learning for automating building performance simulation in generative systems
S Yousif, D Bolojan, G Anastasia, A Jeroen, F Adam · 2021
JCDE 2021
10
10Application and evaluation of a K-Medoids-based shape clustering method for an articulated design space
S Yousif, W Yan · 2021
CAAD Futures 2019
10
10Shape clustering using k-medoids in architectural form finding
S Yousif, W Yan · 2019
PhD · Texas A&M

A K-Medoids-Based Shape Clustering Method and Its Applications in Generative Design and Optimization Systems
S A Y Yousif · 2019
ACSA 2018
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16Towards Integrating Aesthetic Variables in Architectural Design Optimization
S Yousif, M Clayton, W Yan · 2018
CAADRIA 2018
8
8Clustering Forms for Enhancing Architectural Design Optimization
S Yousif, W Yan · 2018
ACADIA 2017
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17Incorporating Form Diversity into Architectural Design Optimization
S Yousif, W Yan, C Culp · 2017