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The Sustainable Planning & Innovation in Construction & Engineering (SPICE) Lab at Louisiana State University is committed to transforming the future of the built environment through innovative, sustainable, and data-driven approaches. Led by Dr. Amir Jafari, our interdisciplinary team integrates cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, robotics, virtual reality (VR), and smart city infrastructure to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and efficiency of civil infrastructure systems. Our research spans multiple dimensions of the built environment, from occupant behavior and wellbeing to advanced human-robot collaboration. By leveraging sensor networks, immersive technologies, and data analytics, we develop practical solutions that significantly improve the planning, design, construction, operation, and management of infrastructure. Explore our website to learn more about our ongoing projects, publications, dedicated team members, educational initiatives, and outreach activities.

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Our Mission

We strive to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the built environment by integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twin technologies, robotics, and smart city infrastructure. Our goal is to revolutionize the planning, design, construction, operation, and management of civil infrastructure systems, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.

At the Sustainable Planning & Innovation in Construction & Engineering (SPICE) Lab at Louisiana State University, our mission is to address pressing sustainability challenges in architecture, engineering, construction, and policymaking through innovative, data-driven solutions. Our interdisciplinary research encompasses cutting-edge advancements in science, technology, and engineering, with a strong emphasis on practical and impactful applications.