Lisbon workshop: a living system

O workshop “A living System” surge no âmbito da parceria entre o VitruviusFablab-ISCTE.IUL, o FabLabEDP e a Rhino3DPortugal. O objectivo central é explorar as tecnologias digitais e os seus contributos para superar alguns dos novos desafios propostos à Sociedade e à Arquitectura em Portugal. Com o desenvolvimento tecnológico, ferramentas, antes limitadas às áreas não criativas, começam a fazer parte do quotidiano dos alunos nos laboratórios das universidades de Arquitectura e a influenciar os processos conceptuais. Os métodos de trabalho e de representação do arquitecto estão a mudar rapidamente, com a introdução de programas CAD-CAM de modelação geométrica e paramétrica. Nos últimos anos têm sido disponibilizados novos softwares de representação e fabricação digital, que têm permitido criar novas formas de interagir com o computador e com a arquitectura. A arquitectura contemporânea, nas suas várias escalas, procura uma maior flexibilidade, adaptabilidade e interactividade tendo em conta simultaneamente os meios e os objectivos do sistema cinético. Torna-se, assim, essencial aos actores das áreas criativas adquirirem novos conhecimentos face às mais recentes inovações tecnológicas e como estas poderão responder aos desafios e problemas da sociedade.

O workshop explora o uso do Grasshoper, Firefly e Arduíno como ferramentas criativas, técnicas de design, simulação e prototipagem de soluções 3D interactivas em arquitectura

O workshop teórico-prático de 64 horas, ministrado em inglês e português, será composto por dois módulos: (1) LS_01: Grasshopper+Firefly +Arduíno e Oficina; (2) LS_02: Estúdio de Design – Discursive Wall.

O workshop destina-se a estudantes e profissionais de diferentes áreas do conhecimento, nomeadamente da arquitectura, design, artes plásticas, engenharia, música, programação. Os participantes vão gerar modelos 3D à escala. A participação está limitada a 20 participantes com ou sem conhecimentos sobre os softwares. Os participantes trabalharão individualmente e em grupo utilizando os seus portáteis. Para se inscrever deverão preencher o formulário até dia 28 de Fevereiro 2012. A inscrição só será valida se receber um e-mail a confirmar a aceitação.

The workshop “A living System” involves three partners: VitruviusFablab-ISCTE.IUL, FabLabEDP and Rhino3DPortugal. The main goal is to explore digital technologies and their contribution to solve some of the new challenges presented to the society and architecture in Portugal. With technological developments, tools once limited to not creative areas begin to be part of the everyday life of students in University Architecture Laboratories and change its design processes. The architecture design methods are changing rapidly with the introduction of CAD-CAM software’s. In recent years, new software’s have been available for 3D representation and digital fabrication, which have allowed creating new ways of interacting with the computer and architecture. Contemporary architecture in its various scales, seeks greater flexibility, adaptability and interactivity taking into account both the means and goals of kinetic systems. Thus, it is essential to the creative industry players to acquire new knowledge about the latest technological innovations and how they can solve some of the problems and challenges of today’s society.

The workshop will explore the use of Grasshopper, Firefly and Arduino as creative and technical tools in all the design process, to simulation and prototype 3D interactive architecture solutions.

The theoretical and practical workshop (64 hours) taught in English and Portuguese, will be composed of two modules: (1) LS_01: Firefly +Grasshopper + Arduino and Scale Model Fabrication; (2) LS_02: Design Studio – Discursive Wall.

This workshop is intended for students and professionals from different areas of knowledge, (architecture, design, fine arts, engineering, music and programming) who are interested in the process of design: from ideation to prototyping.  The participants will generate scale models.

Registration is limited to 20 participants with or without software knowledge. Participants will work individually and in group.  Participants must take their own laptops to the workshop. Registrants should complete the form by 28 February 2012. Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your acceptance.

http://alivingsystemiscteiul.wordpress.com/

At ArchMedium we would like to propose a project that will help us rediscover our primitive instincts. We want to create a bond again with Mother Nature. We want to reestablish the ancient connection between Man and the glories of His planet. This is an experience that too frequently eludes us in our contemporary, urban lifestyles.

What we want to create is a Northern Lights observatory located in one of the most extreme latitudes inhabited by Man, surrounded by lush, endless forests and nature in its purest form. A place where one can retreat for a few days to completely disconnect from the daily routine and plunge headfirst into a world of observation, relaxation, and learning.

http://www.en.archmedium.com/