Digital Systems: Theory + Practice

Presentation Schedule: 29th March, 2012 (6:00pm – 7:00pm CST) Keynote: Greg Lynn Location: Gerald D Hines, Main Theatre 30th March, 2012 (10:00am – 5:00pm CST) Section A: Present/Past I. Elena Manferdini: 10am – 11am II. Chris Lasch: 11am – 12pm III. Lunch: 12pm – 1pm IV. David Ruy: 1pm – 2pm V. Andres Gonzalez – McNeel / RhinoFabLab: 2pm -3pm (new) Section B: Future VI. Panellists discussions and forecasts: 3:00pm – 3:30pm VII. Wrap-up and topical discussions from participating faculty & students: 3:30pm – 4:00pm VIII. Conclusion of Symposia (Closing Remarks): 4:00pm – 4:30pm Organized by: Wendy W Fok Premise: The Panelists will explore the theoretical approaches to Digital fabrication and tooling systems, as well as the various implications and practical applications of digital fabrications and their impact on the practice and pedagogy of architecture. All lectures will be held at: the Gerald D Hines College of Architecture | University of Houston