Generate – fron algorithm to structure

Interesting seminar coming up in Oulu

…Scripts are made out of series of written commands which can be programmed to solve complex geometric problems. Scripts can also be used to generate new, unexpected outcomes as they have the ability to evaluate, process and build on the given commands…

Generate seminar on the 30th of October 2009 in Oulu, Finland.

Seminar website> www.generate.fi

Professor Hans Rosling

The skill to give an interesting lecture (on statistics)

It is a true skill to give an interesting lecture on something that normally would make most people fall asleep; statistics on world health. We present to you professor Hans Rosling from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden:

Eric Cavalcanti – January 12 2009 wrote:

A brilliant communicator with a great message that could change how we view and inform ourselves about the world. I believe this kind of technology associated with the freedom of information Rosling advocates, and perhaps with future uses of the internet as a means for direct participation from individual citizens could dramatically alter the way we conceive of democracy.

The universal declaration of human rights

Graphic design

“The result is on one hand elegant — using a two-tone palette, linear — and on the other an experimental take on scale, the use of typography and symbolism.”

Graphics by Seth Brau.

Open source architecture

Design like you give a damn

A simple mission: “to generate design opportunities that will improve living standards for all” by providing an open-source platform through which ANYone can view, post, share, and adapt sustainable, humanitarian-based, scalable solutions. The idea that designs and all associated documents can and should be shared within the decidedly proprietary architectural industry is truly innovative, and could very well aid in the reshaping of the entire architectural profession into a more socially-focused and responsible vocation. Architecture for humanity; Cameron Sinclair on TED talks//aito

www.openarchitecturenetwork.org

www.cameronsinclair.com

Kinetic walking sculptures

Theo Jansen´s kinetic sculptures are alive!

“Theo Jansen has been creating wind-walking examples of artificial life since 1990. What was at first a rudimentary breed has slowly evolved into a generation of machines that are able to react to their environment: “over time, these skeletons have become increasingly better at surviving the elements such as storms and water and eventually I want to put these animals out in herds on the beaches, so they will live their own lives.” From >Inhabitat

These sculptural ‘animals’ are amazing; like a combination of DaVinci and David Cronenberg. Jansen has hit upon a form that resonates with a sense of the future/past as present; fairy tales, dinosaurs and mythical beasts.

from> (incli)NATION via east coast Architecture review

More on youtube: Theo Jansen

Important events

Things happening soon in Helsinki worth checking out:

1) This year´s Megapolis 2023 on date 27.9.2008 at Vanha Ylioppilastalo in Helsinki

2) Carrotmob is coming to Finland: Saturday 27.9 (at 18.30) in Ravintola Juttutupa in Hakaniemi.

Concept idea presented by the founder Brent Schulkin on youtube:

The result in: Talous Sanomat

3) Thursday 2.10.2008 (at 17.00)

HUM:ARC (Architecture for Humanity) exhibition opening at A-Guild´s Gallery “Mom, whats´s architecture?” Neitsytpolku 8 in Helsinki

www.new.facebook.com/EVENT

www.new.facebook.com/GROUP

Generator.x 2.0

Generator.x 2.0: Beyond the Screen

Digital fabrication represents the next step in the digital revolution. After years of virtualization, with machines and atoms being replaced by bits and software, we are coming full circle. Digital technologies like rapid prototyping, laser cutting and CNC milling now produce atoms from bits, eliminating many of the limitations of industrial production processes.

Generator.x in collaboration with Club Transmediale and [DAM] presents Generator.x 2.0: Beyond the screen, a workshop and exhibition about digital fabrication and generative systems.

“Beyond the screen” investigates the creation of new physical forms and spaces through the combination of generative strategies and digital fabrication technologies.

Beyond the screen, an update from Berlin on the progress of Aperiodic Vertebrae workshop:

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www.gereratorx.no

G.x 2.0 workblog

Generator.x on Flickr