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Publications of Kepa Iturralde until 2024

Journal, Special Issue Co-Editor (73) Iturralde, K., Bock, T., Robotics, Automation and Digitization in Construction Buildings, Builgings, MDPI, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/buildings/special_issues/F1E05ZC9K5

Conference Proceedings (72) Hsu, W.S., Fazeli, S., Iturralde, K., Holst, C., UAV for sticking markers in the built environement, 2024, Proceedings of the 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Lille, France. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2024/0172

Conference Proceedings (71) Tan, S., Srinivasaragavan, A., Iturralde, K., Holst, C., Enhanced Precision in Built Environment Measurement: Integrating AprilTags Detection with Machine Learning, 2024, Proceedings of the 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Lille, https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2024/0167

Journal article (70) Iturralde, K., Gambao, E., Bock, T., Semiautomated Primary Layout Definition with a Point Cloud for Building-Envelope Renovation, Buildings. 2024; 14(2):351. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020351

Journal article (69) Iturralde, K., Das, S., Srinivasaragavan, A., Bock, T., Holst, C., Automated Prefabricated Facade Layout definition for residential building renovation, 2023, Buildings, MDPI, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13122981

Journal article (68) Iturralde, K., Elguezabal, P., Mediavilla, A., Automation process in data collection for representing façades into building models as part of the renovation process, JFDE journal, 2023, https://doi.org/10.47982/jfde.2023.2.A2

Journal article (67) Iturralde, K., Gambao, E., Bock, T., Deviation-Correcting Interface for Building-Envelope Renovation, 2023, Buildings, MDPI, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092386

Book & Book Chapters (66) Hu, R., Iturralde, K., Pan, W., Linner, T., Bock, T., Bauautomatisierung und Robotik im Betonbau: Fallstudien zu Forschung, Entwicklung und Innovation, 2023, in Beton-Kalender 2024 (pp.563-573),  Ernst & Sohn ISBN: 978-3-433-03407-1, https://www.ernst-und-sohn.de/beton-kalender-2024#rs

Conference Proceedings (65) Iturralde, K., Shen, J. Bock, T., AprilTag detection for building measurement, 2023, Proceedings of the 40th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Chennai, India https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2023/0079

Conference Proceedings (64) Iturralde, K., Amburi, S., Ravichandran, S., Das, S., Liu, D., Bock, T., Online Modelling and Prefab Layout definition for building Renovation2023, Proceedings of the 40th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Chennai, India, https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2023/0083

Conference Proceedings (63) Iturralde, K., Shen, W., Ma, T., Fazeli, S., Suci, H., Lyv, R., Li, W.,  Yeh, J.W.,  Hübner, P., Kurupakulu Venkat, N., Bock, T., UAV for target placement in buildings for retrofitting purposes, 2023, Proceedings of the 40th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Chennai, India, https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2023/0080

Conference Proceedings (62) Hu, R., Iturralde, K., Pan, W., Linner, T., Bock, T., Construction Automation and Robotics for Concrete Construction: Case Studies on Research, Development, and Innovations, 2023, Proceedings of the 40th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Chennai, India https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2023/0095

Book & Book Chapters (61) Linner, T. Schmailz, M., Iturralde, K., Bock, T., Building as laboratories for robotics, editors Christine Nick-Weller and Hans Nickl, Architecture for Science | Architektur für Forschung, 2022, Braun Publishing AG, ISBN 978-3-03768-258-6, https://www.braun-publishing.ch/en/architecture/architecture-for-science.html

Conference Proceedings (60) Iturralde, K., Zimmermann, P., Bazán Santos, R.G, Das, S., Shen, W., Malik, M., Maio, S., Hidri, A., Shen, J., Bock, T., (2022) “Solution Kits for automated and robotic façade upgrading,”, In Proceedings of the 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) (pp. 414–421). International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2022/0057

Journal article (59) Iturralde K., Feucht, M., Illner, D., Hu, R., Pan, W., Linner, T., Bock, T. , Eskudero, I.,  Rodriguez, M.,  Gorrotxategi, J.,  Izard, J.B.,  Astudillo, J. , Cavalcanti Santos,  J., Gouttefarde, M., Fabritius, M., Martin, C. , Henninge, T. , Normes, S.M. , Jacobsen, Y. , Pracucci, A., Cañada, J., Jimenez-Vicaria, J.D., Alonso, R., Elia, L., (2022), Cable-driven parallel robot for curtain wall module installation, Automation in Construction, Volume 138, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104235

Book & Book Chapters (58) Linner, T., Hu, R., Iturralde, K., Bock, T., (2022), A Procedure Model for the Development of Construction Robots, Ed. Ghaffar, S.H., Mullett, P., Pei, E., Roberts, J., Innovation in Construction, E-ISBN: 978-3-030-95798-8, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95798-8_14

Book & Book Chapters (57) Iturralde, K, Pan, W., Linner, T., Bock, T. (2021), Automation and robotic technologies in the construction context: research experiences in prefabricated facade modules. In Gasparri, E., Brambilla, A., Lobaccaro, G., Goia, F., Andaloro, A., Sangiorgio, A. (Eds.), Rethinking Building Skins, Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories, ISBN: 978-0-12-822491-5 (online), Woodhead Publishing 2021 Available at: https://www.elsevier.com/books/rethinking-building-skins/gasparri/978-0-12-822477-9

Conference Proceedings (56) Iturralde, K., Gambao, E., Bock T., (2021). Compilation and assessment of automated façade renovation. In Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) (pp. 797-804). Dubai, UAE. International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2021/0108

PhD Thesis (55) Iturralde, K., (2021) Study on Automated and Robotic Renovation of Building Façades with Prefabricated Modules, TUM, http://mediatum.ub.tum.de/?id=1600234

Journal article (54) Hu, R., Iturralde, K., Linner, T., Zhao, C., Pan, W., Pracucci, A., & Bock, T. (2021). A Simple Framework for the Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single-Task Construction Robots Based on a Case Study of a Cable-Driven Facade Installation Robot. Buildings, 11(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11010008

Journal article (53) Tellado-Laraudogoitia, N., Iturralde, K., Lasarte-Arlazon, N., Macías-Juez, O., Sebesi, Y., (2020), Solutions for Digitisation and Prefabrication in the Energy Refurbishment of Buildings. DYNA, 95(1). 34-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.6036/9280

Conference Proceedings, Best Paper Award (52) Iturralde, K., Feucht, M., Hu, R., Pan, W., Schlandt, M., Linner, T., Bock T., Izard, J.-B., Eskudero, I., Rodriguez, M., Gorrotxategi, J., Astudillo, J., Cavalcanti, J., Gouttefarde, M., Fabritius, M., Martin, C., Henningee, T., Normese, S. M., Jacobsen, Y., Pracucci, A., Cañada, J., Jimenez-Vicaria, J.D., Paulotto, C., Alonso, R., Elia, L. (2020). A Cable Driven Parallel Robot with a Modular End Effector for the Installation of Curtain Wall Modules. In Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) (pp. 1472–1479). Kitakyushu, Japan. International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2020/0204

Conference Proceedings (51) Pan, W., Iturralde Lerchundi, K., Hu, R., Linner, T., & Bock, T. (2020). Adopting Off-site Manufacturing, and Automation and Robotics Technologies in Energy-efficient Building. In Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) (pp. 1549–1555). Kitakyushu, Japan: International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2020/0215

Journal article (50) Pan, W., Iturralde, K., Bock, T., Martinez, G R., Juez, M O., Finocchiaro, P. A Conceptual Design of an Integrated Façade System to Reduce Embodied Energy in Residential Buildings. Journal of Sustainability. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/14/5730

Conference Proceedings (49) Kinoshita, T., Iturralde, K., Taghavi, M., Pan, W., Bock, T., ロボットアームによるファサード組立時の誤差補正 Deviation Correction for Robotic Arm during Assembly, 19th Symposium on Construction Robotics in Japan, http://ccrr.jp/event/symposium/2019/2019.html

Journal article (48) Iturralde, K., Linner, T., & Bock, T. (2020). Matching kit interface for building refurbishment processes with 2D modules. Automation in Construction, 110, 103003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2019.103003

Book & Book Chapters (47) Bock, T., Linner, T., Güttler, J., & Iturralde, K. (2019). Ambient Integrated Robotics: Automation and Robotic Technologies for Maintenance, Assistance, and Service (Vol. 5). Cambridge University Press https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139872034

Journal article (46) Linner, T., Pan, W., Hu, R., Zhao, C., Iturralde, K., Taghavi, M., Trummer, J., Schlandt, M., Bock, T. (2019). A technology management system for the development of single-task construction robots. Construction Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2019-0053

Book & Book Chapters (45) Ilhan, B., Bock, T., Linner, T., Iturralde, K., Pan, W., & Hu, R. (2019). Innovative Robotics and Automation for Offsite Manufacturing. In J. Goulding & F. P. Rahimian (Eds.), Offsite Production and Manufacturing for Innovative Construction: People, Process and Technology. Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 978-1-138-55068-1 (hardback); ISBN: 978-1-138-55071-1 (paperback); ISBN: 978-1-315-14732-1 (ebook) available at https://www.crcpress.com/Offsite-Production-and-Manufacturing-for-Innovative-Construction-People/Goulding-Rahimian/p/book/9781138550711

Conference Proceedings (44) Iturralde, K., Kinoshita, T., Bock, T. Grasped element position recognition and robot pose adjustment during assembly, Proceedings of the 36th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), Pages 461-468, May 2019, Banff, Canada, https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2019/0062

Conference Proceedings (43) Bock, T., Iturralde, K., La robotisation pour la préfabrication et la mise en œuvre d’une rénovation de bâtiment, Proceedings of 9e Forum International Bois Construction, 2019, Forum Holzbau, Biel, Switzerland.

Book & Book chapters (42) Bock, T., Iturralde, K., Automated and Robotic Process Lifecycle of Prefabricated Façades, in Book: Neue Entwicklungen im Betonbau, Editor: Holschemacher, K., Publisher: Beuth, ISBN. 978-3-410-29067-4. Available at: https://www.beuth.de/en/publication/neue-entwicklungen-im-betonbau/298524050

Conference Proceedings (41)B. Ilhan, R. Hu, K. Iturralde, W. Pan, M. Taghavi, T. Bock, Achieving sustainability in construction through automation and robotics, Proceeding of the Grand Renewable Energy GRE 2018, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. Available at: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/gre/1/0/1_93/_pdf  DOI: https://doi.org/10.24752/gre.1.0_93

Conference Proceedings (40) K. Iturralde, N. Tellado, T. Bock, I. Gomis, Assessment method for developments in building envelope renovation with prefabricated modules, Proceedings of the 7th International Congress on Architectural Envelopes (ICAE), June 2018, Donostia, Basque Country-Spain, Pages 46-54, ISBN 978-84-88734-11-2

Conference Proceedings (39) M. Taghavi, K. Iturralde, T. Bock, Cable-driven parallel robot for curtain wall modules automatic installation, Proceedings of the 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 2018, Berlin, Germany, Pages 388-395, available at http://www.iaarc.org/publications/search.php?query=bock&publication=39

Conference Proceedings (38) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, Integrated, automated and robotic process for building upgrading with prefabricated modules, Proceedings of the 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), July 2018, Berlin, Germany, Pages 332-339, available at http://www.iaarc.org/publications/search.php?query=bock&publication=39

Journal article (37) M. Taghavi, H. Heredia, K. Iturralde, H. Halvorsen, and T. Bock, Development of a Modular End Effector for the installation of Curtain Walls with cable-robots, Journal of Façade Design and Engineering (JFDE), ICAE2018 Special Issue, Vol 6 No 2, 2018, TU Delft, Netherlands, Page 1-8, available at https://journals.open.tudelft.nl/index.php/jfde/article/view/2067/2440

Magazine (36) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, La Construcción Robotizada Y Su Enseñanza (Robotic construction and its teaching), In: Pasajes diseño e innovación arquitectura, No. 146, Madrid, Spain, 2018, ISSN:  1575-1937

Conference Proceedings (35) M. Schlandt , K. Iturralde , T.Bock, Robotic refurbishment of façades using textile, Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart, Sustainable and Sensuous Settlements Transformation (3SSettlements), March 2018, Munich, Germany, available at http://www.iaarc-academy.com/download/CIB_IAARC_W119_CIC_2018_Proceedings.pdf

Conference Proceedings (34) N. Lasarte, K. Iturralde, J.A Chica, I. Gomis, J. Benito, T. Bock, Prefabricated Solutions and Automated and Digital Tools for the optimisation of a Holistic Energy Refurbishment Process, in proceedings of EESAP 8-CICA1 (2017), Donostia, Spain, available at http://bertim.eu/images/EESAP7_BERTIM_OK.pdf

Conference Proceedings (33) K. Iturralde, T. Linner , T. Bock, First monitoring and analysis of the manufacturing and installation process of timber based 2D modules for accomplishing a future robotic building envelope upgrading, Proceedings of the 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), June 2017, Taipei, Taiwan, ISBN 978-80-263-1371-7, available at http://www.iaarc.org/publications/search.php?query=&publication=38

Conference Proceedings (32) S. Meschini, K. Iturralde, T. Linner, T. Bock, Novel applications offered by integration of robotic tools in BIM-based design workflow for automation in construction processes, Proceedings of the CIB*IAARC W119 CIC 2016 Workshop, Munich, Germany

Conference Proceedings (31) E. Lublasser, K. Iturralde, T. Linner, S. Brell Cokcan, T. Bock, Automated refurbishment & end-of-life processes research approaches in German and Japanese construction, Proceedings of the CIB*IAARC W119 CIC 2016 Workshop, Munich, Germany

Conference Proceedings (30) K. Iturralde, T. Linner , T. Bock, Development of a modular and integrated product-manufacturing-installation system kit for the automation of the refurbishment process in the research project BERTIM, pp 1081-1089, 2016, Proceedings of the 33rd ISARC, Auburn, USA https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2016/0130

Conference Proceedings, (29) Karl Greschner, Kepa Iturralde, System For Buildings In Dense Area, Proceedings of the CIB*IAARC W119 CIC 2016 Workshop, Munich, Germany

Conference Proceedings, (28)  Jing Ma, Kepa Iturralde, ECO – BOX: a system of lightweight vertical urban farm-ing and its robotic assembly & operation process, Proceedings of the CIB*IAARC W119 CIC 2016 Workshop, Munich, Germany

Conference Proceedings (27) W. Pan, T. Bock, T. Linner, K. Iturralde, Development of a fast and effective solution for on-site building envelope installation, pp 805-811, 2016, Proceedings of the 33rd ISARC, Auburn, USA https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2016/0097

Conference Proceedings (26) K. Iturralde, T. Linner, T. Bock. Development and preliminary Evaluation of a concept for a Modular End-Effector for automated/robotic Facade Panel Installation in Building Renovation. In: Proceedings of the 10th Conference on Advanced Building Skins. Bern, Switzerland, 4-5 October 2015.

Conference Proceedings (25) K. Iturralde, T. Linner, T. Bock, Comparison of Automated and Robotic Support Bodies for Building Facade Upgrading. In: Proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC2015), Oulu, Finland, 15-18 June, 2015. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2015/0078

Conference Proceedings (24) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, Towards a robotic refurbishment Process of industrial Buildings. In: Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium in Automation and Robotics in Construction, 11-15 August, 2013, Montréal (Canada), (Accepted for Presentation). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2013/0008

Conference Proceedings (23) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, Regeneration of congested Areas by robotic Urban Renewal. In: Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium in Automation and Robotics in Construction, 11-15 August, 2013, Montréal (Canada), (Accepted for Presentation). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2013/0141

Conference Proceedings (22) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, Robotic Upgrading of post-war social Dwelling Envelops. In: Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium in Automation and Robotics in Construction, 11-15 August, 2013, Montréal (Canada), (Accepted for Presentation). https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2013/0009

Conference Proceedings (21) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, K. Endo, T. Linner, C. Georgoulas, Feasibility Study for robotic façade Upgrading and Maintenance. In: Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2013, July 6 – 9, Budapest (Hungary),pp. 382-390.

Conference Proceedings (20) K. Iturralde, T. Bock, K. Endo, T. Linner, C. Georgoulas, Towards an embedded robotic Environment in existing Buildings.In: Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2013, July 6 – 9, Budapest (Hungary),pp. 391-398.

Conference Proceedings (19) K. Endo, T. Bock, T. Linner, J. Iwamatsu, K. Iturralde, A Study of General Contractors’ Management Strategies: A Time Series Analysis of the ENR Top International Contractors 225. In: Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2013, July 6 – 9, Budapest (Hungary),pp. 132-143.

Magazine/Journal (18) K. Iturralde, Learning from the Cruise ship construction, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 14 UEU 2013, Pages 20-23, ISBN: 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Conference Proceedings (17), Iturralde, K., Refurbishing homes for elderly using BIM and CNC technology, CIB international congress ISG-ISARC 2012, Eindhoven, 26-29 June 2012. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2012/0033

Magazine/Journal (16) K. Iturralde, Rapid installing of green covers, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 12 UEU 2012, Pages 15, ISBN: 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (15)  K. Iturralde, Sport equipment, between standardization and customization, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 11 UEU 2012, Pages 34-36, ISBN: 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (14) K. Iturralde, Axalko wooden bike. CAD and CNC technology, Magazine: Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 11 UEU 2012, Pages 37, ISBN: 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (13) K. Iturralde, From little to big, technology transfer between disciplines, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 9 UEU 2012, Pages 24 -27, ISBN: 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Conference Proceedings, (12)  Iturralde, K., Acercamiento a la rehabilitación automatizada el caso de los edificios construidos durante la posguerra??, EQUIciuDAD / EHIhiRIA. Donostia, 13-14 December 2012.

Conference Proceedings, (11) Iturralde, K., Parámetros de eficiencia en el proceso de rehabilitación de edificios: ¿es necesario un acercamiento a la automatización?, CONAMA 2012, Madrid, 26-30 November 2012.

Magazine/Journal (10) K. Iturralde, Construction without architects, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 7 UEU 2011, Pages: 26-29, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (9) K. Iturralde, Unusual technology for building houses, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 5 UEU 2011, Pages: 26-29, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Conference Proceedings, (8) Iturralde, K., CAD-CAM and CNC technology implementation for a sustainable refurbishment of historic districts. A case study for Bilbao, CIB international congress MISBE 2011, Amsterdam, 20-23 June 2011. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d80a648b-399a-4be5-8645-fd86be886f78

Magazine/Journal (7) K. Iturralde, Road construction technology in the last 40 years in the Basque Country, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 4 UEU 2010, Pages: 38-40, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (6) K. Iturralde, Postmodern Building Technology, Magazine: Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 3 UEU 2010, Pages: 34-35, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (5) K. Iturralde, Interview to Iñaki Barcena, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 2 UEU 2010, Pages: 4-5, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Magazine/Journal (4)  K. Iturralde, Social housing technology, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº 1 UEU 2010, Pages: 14-15, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Conference Proceedings, (3) Iturralde, K., Research for a construction system fabricated by CNC machinery, CIB international congress OSB 2010, Bilbao, 17-19 May 2010. http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB18003.pdf

Magazine/Journal (2) I.Gandiaga, M.uriarte, K. Iturralde, Young architects comparison: the 70s and nowadays, Aldiri, arkitektura etab. Nº0 UEU 2009, Pages: 12-19, ISSN 1889-7185, http://www.aldiri.eus/

Book chapter (1): Iturralde, K, Iturbe, Z., Proposal for a construction system, Concurso de ideas sobre el desarrollo de nuevos tipos de vivienda, Basque Government, ISBN: 978-84-457-3057-7, Pages: 78-79