Examines sustainability, architecture, and materials through historical transitions, philosophical perspectives, and the essence of architecture as a technical activity.
Explores Adolf Loos' critique of ornamentation and bourgeois culture, contrasting with Ettore Sottsass' innovative approach to design and his influence on post-Fordism.
Explores the intricate relationship between architecture and nature through the refurbishment of a townhouse and the transformation of a campsite into a habitable garden space.
Explores Alison Martin's innovative approach to weaving with bamboo, showcasing her intricate designs and discussing potential applications in architecture and robotics.
Explores materials modelling, focusing on predicting and designing material properties through computation, including defect analysis, coherence time calculations, and quantum simulations.