The power of data mapping in sports architecture

Friday, 31 October 2025

10:30 - 12:00 h

Workshop leader: Dr Gustavo Amaral


This workshop demonstrates how AI-assisted programming enables architects to conduct sophisticated urban data analysis for sports facility planning and evaluation. Participants will explore real-world applications of geospatial analytics, walkability assessment, and accessibility mapping. The session covers practical tools for integrating data science into planning practice, transforming complex urban datasets into actionable insights for facility site selection and community integration assessment.

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Dr. Gustavo Amaral is Assistant Professor at University of Kansas, directing the Sports & Leisure Program and Stadia Urban Observatory. With a Ph.D. in Architecture Technology from Georgia Tech, he specializes in computational design and urban data science. His research analyzes large-scale infrastructures through geospatial analytics and AI, developing innovative pedagogical approaches integrating programming and urban analytics into architecture education.