Bio-responsive facades, ceramic-hybrid textiles and the world’s smartest office building are among the top innovations that will be featuring at VISION at Olympia London on 7 and 8 June.
The two-day event for Architects, Specifiers and their Clients combines an exhibition, 2 day seminar programme and networking events, and is free to attend when you register in advance.
Here are some highlights not to be missed:
- Find out what makes the smartest building in Europe so smart
Ron Bakker, founding partner of PLP Architecture, will talk about the design of The Edge – Deloitte’s new Amsterdam HQ – and its smart technologies.
- Get an insight into carbon nanomaterials
Nanomaterials present a wealth of design possibilities, as Dr Bojan Boskovic, chief executive of innovation consultant Cambridge Nanomaterials Technology, will explain.
- Explore 3D BIM at Crossrail’s Tottenham Court Road Station
Harbinder Singh Birdi, partner with architect Hawkins\Brown, will outline the role of 3D BIM for design and collaboration on this key project.
- Gaze into the future of biodesigned buildings
Biotechnology and biomaterials are changing architecture and design. Find out how from futorologist, design scientist and transformational change strategist Melissa Sterry.
- Learn about ways of literally putting life into buildings
Rachel Armstrong, professor of experimental architecture at Newcastle University and Emma Flynn, associate and R&D lead at architect Astudio will look at the potential for bio-responsive facades.
- Hear about innovations in textiles
The latest innovations in textiles and hybrid materials for use in the built environment will be outlined by experts from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.
- Get the lowdown on building higher with CLT modules in Finland
The eight storey Puukuokka apartment scheme is Finland’s tallest cross laminated timber (CLT) building. Ansi Lassila, director of architect OOPEAA will be outlining the lessons from the project.
- See how Cullinan Studio put the fab into prefab at Holy Cross School
Alex Abbey, partner at architect Cullinan Studio will outline how research collaboration produced a school that met cost constraints, while offering generous, flexible teaching space and elegance in design.
- Switch on to the Internet of Things
Antonio Pisano, co-founder and director of Marcel Mauer Architecture, will give a lesson on the Internet of Things and its implications for the built environment.
- See the view from The Shard…virtually
TruVision VR will offer show visitors the chance to experience the view from The Shard, via an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
To check out the full VISION programme and register for a free visitor ticket, go to: https://www.visionlondon.com.
