Future Materials & Systems

Future Materials
Written By Melissa Sterry

Come join Prof. Rachel Armstrong, Professor of Experimental Architecture at University of Newcastle, Emma Flynn, Associate / Research & Development Lead at AStudio, and I as we explore Future Materials & Systems at Vision London: The Future of the Built Environment, taking place at Olympia, South Kensington on Tuesday June 7th 2016.
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BIODESIGNED BUILDING FUTURES
Time: 15:10 - 15:40
Location: Theatre 1
Speaker: Melissa Sterry

  • How biotechnology/biomaterials are influencing a change in architecture and design.

  • The potential for biodesigned and biomimetic materials and systems through to 2025.


BIO-RESPONSIVE FACADES
Time: 15:50 - 16:20
Location: Theatre 1
Speakers: Prof. Rachel Armstrong and Emma Flynn.
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  • Incorporating living & natural systems in the architectural design of responsive surfaces and building services.

  • Combining biological & technical systems, which adapt to, and harvest from, the immediate climatic environment.

  • The importance of responsive living facades in the resilience of the built environment.

  • Practice research and collaborations with industry and academic institutions.


PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A
Time: 16:30 - 16:50
Speakers: Melissa Sterry, Prof. Rachel Armstrong, and Emma Flynn.

  • What effects are advances in biological and technical systems and biodesigned materials having on architecture and design?

  • What does the future hold?

 
Find out more and reserve your place at the link below:
http://www.visionlondon.com

Melissa Sterry
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