With mounting evidence of the impact of human activity on the global climate, the built environment is increasingly understood as a critical site for applied and conceptual research in questions of energy and ecology. In light of the increasing imperative … Read more

This event will take place in-person at 12pm noon ET in 112 Stubbins, Gund Hall, 48 Quincy St.

How can digital transformation be the catalyst for a shift towards circular architecture? The construction sector is known to be fragmented, with … Read more

This event will take place in-person at 12pm noon at HouseZero, 20 Sumner Rd. Please RSVP to: [email protected].

The 2023 Global Change Outlook continues a process, started in 2012 by the MIT Joint Program, of providing a periodic update on … Read more

This talk will take place at HouseZero, 20 Sumner Rd at 12pm noon. Registration is required (please email [email protected]).

The Solar Gate is an adaptive shading system that assists in the indoor climate regulation of the livMatS Biomimetic Shell, … Read more

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With mounting evidence of the impact of human activity on the global climate, the built environment is increasingly understood as a critical site for applied and conceptual research in questions of energy and ecology. In light … Read more

For centuries engineers have taken inspiration from nature for design and problem solving. Today’s computing capabilities present the possibility to approach design optimization not from the perspective of imitating existing natural forms, but from the perspective of deploying effective algorithms … Read more

Buildings are responsible for the majority of electricity consumption in the U.S. and are a substantial contributor to carbon emissions. Understanding how buildings use energy and how that may change in the future is important for utilities, governments, and other … Read more