Friday, May 21, 2010

RIBA Futures Fair

The Royal Institute of British Architects is having a "Futures Fair" on June 2. The day spans design, business, community and environmental innovation, and will include presentations on five key themes:
  • technological advancement and its potential impact on the built environment;
  • innovative modes of business and entrepreneurship;
  • landscape resilience;
  • learning from design in different sectors and;
  • emergent forms of community engagement and their place in development.
Speakers:
Julian Hakes, Hakes Associates
Gabby Shawcross, Jason Bruges Studio
David Marks, Marks Barfield
Geoff McCormick, Alloy Consulting
Dave Hampton, Carbon Coach
Ian Chance, UEA
Joost Beunderman, Zero Zero
Saffron Woodcraft, The Young Foundation
Ian Drysdale, Think Public
Steve McAdam, Fluid/Soundings
Professor Marcial Echenique, Cambridge University
Corrine Swain, ARUP Fellow
Fenella Collins, Country Land & Business Association
Professor Derek Clements-Croome, University of Reading
Ximo Peris, Crystal CG
Ruairi Glynn, Robotic Designer
Jake Desyllas, Intelligent Space, Atkins Global

http://www.architecture.com/WhatsOn/Seminars/Events/2010/FuturesFair10Dialogues-AdapttoThrive.aspx

Venue: The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £130+VAT

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