About the session
Big data has changed the way we experience the world and how we relate to each other; now it is about to change the built form around us.
From meta-material structures to designed granular components or responsive carbon fibred structures, truly smart buildings can now begin to evolve into intelligent systems capable of self-assembly, self-repair and self-regulation. The integration of robotics, advanced computation and information management are enabling innovative ways to look at existing fabrication processes under a new light.
No longer bound by the production line, designers and engineers have moved to the development of adaptive construction processes capable of autonomous sensing, simulation and response; shifting from a single purpose function to multiple custom outputs.
This new found dimension enables researchers and entrepreneurs to look beyond conventional industry practices. Some have re-discovered and re-purposed existing technologies and materials for previously unforeseen applications; others have created entirely new market opportunities to develop industry transforming technologies. With global technology for local markets, smart buildings will not only be digitally integrated into the global net but they will also be physical catalysts for local business as well as social and cultural ecosystems.
