Our aim is to better understand the drivers shaping the future of our businesses and explore their likely impact on the built environment.
Posted by Jennifer Greitschus on 22 June 2009 at 12:53pm
Posted by Duncan Wilson on 12 June 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment
(left to right) Steve Lodder, John Etheridge and Philip Sheppard come together and improvise a piece of music - collaboration at its best. The video below is a bit shakey - i had to improvise ;-) but watch how the three are continually watching each other - how much communication amongst collaborators is non verbal? One of the themes of the atabrahams event at Arup where this impromptu piece was recorded.
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Cast: Duncan Wilson
Last month we were asked to pull together a short thought piece for an internal Global Buildings event at Arup on the "Future of Design". The pre-recorded piece was being used alongside feedback from clients on their view of the value of design. Both pieces provided the introduction for break out groups to think about 4 plausible scenarios for Arup in the years ahead. The summary blurb is:
"The role of the designer in the business world is changing. With increased activity at a strategic level and the innate skills that support community and collaboration, the designer has the skill set to play a pivotal role in today’s business. In addition, they have the desire to work with new tools and are experienced in making the complex simple. In a world where technological innovation has increased the complexity of both the products and services we consume, achieving elegance has become the hallmark of good design."
Cast: Duncan Wilson
During a talk by Aaron Koblin on Radiohead's House of Cards video (amongst other things) the Velodyne laser scanner was booted up and showed a live feed of all in the room...
Cast: Duncan Wilson
A short film produced to set the mood for an intensive workshop on plausible futures. It examines the possible directions in which the world is currently heading. Touching on global challenges such as resource depletion, rapid urbanization and climate change the film uses rich visuals to engage audiences with big questions about our human future.
Cast: marcus morrell
A short film looking at the challenges and opportunities facing cities. It looks at how information and communications technology can help reduce the carbon footprint of urban areas in an effort to tackle climate change. Other issues addressed include energy security, transportation, urban sprawl, consumption and waste.
Cast: marcus morrell
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