Topic: Design-Tech Talk 5.0
Date: May 31 – June 1, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (6 Hours)
Registration Deadline: May 30th, 2025
Course Fee: Free for Digital Members
Total Seats: 500 seats
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
Join free: with Full Access membership
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Guests: Konstantinos Alexopoulos, Cristina Nan, Alexander Clarke, Christopher Robeller, Fredy Fortich. More speakers will be added soon.
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants indefinitely afterward.
Introduction to Design-Tech Talk 5.0:
Join us for Design-Tech Talk, an exclusive and engaging panel discussion featuring six distinguished experts, each offering unique insights into the latest advancements in architecture, design innovation, and emerging technologies reshaping industries today.
This dynamic event will explore the intersection of these fields, with each expert delivering a one-hour presentation that provides an in-depth look at the transformative potential of architectural design, the role of AI in shaping the future of design, and the groundbreaking capabilities of 3D printing in revolutionizing the way we build and create.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with innovators who are pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology, driving change in architecture, design, and beyond. Whether you’re a professional, student, or simply passionate about the future of design, Design-Tech Talk promises to inspire and equip you with the insights needed to navigate the exciting future of these fields.
The Scope of Design-Tech Talk 5.0:
Design-Tech Talk 5.0 will feature engaging live Q&A sessions, where attendees can directly interact with the speakers and explore the more profound implications of design. These discussions will allow participants to share ideas and learn from leaders’ experiences at the cutting edge of architectural and technological innovation. The event aims to foster a collaborative environment for learning and networking.
This event is ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, technology, and design. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of parametric design, learn about the latest computational tools, or discover how AI is shaping the future of the design industry, this talk will offer valuable insights and inspiration. Learn from industry pioneers and explore the future of design technology.
Guest Speakers:
Konstantinos Alexopoulos
Konstantinos Alexopoulos is an Architect at Foster + Partners, a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and is registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
In his role at Foster + Partners, Konstantinos has contributed to a range of innovative architectural projects that explore the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability. He has worked on cutting-edge installations that integrate environmental solutions with architectural design, showcasing how architecture can play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges such as carbon capture and sustainable material production.
His professional journey also includes experience at ecoLogicStudio, where he collaborated on pioneering projects that fuse biotechnology with architectural design.
Cristina Nan
Cristina Nan is an Assistant Professor in the Unit of Architectural Design and Engineering (ADE) within the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. She earned her PhD magna cum laude from HafenCity University in Hamburg, Germany, in 2015, focusing on architectural robotics and the digital transformation in architecture.
Cristina’s research interests encompass computational design, digital fabrication—including additive manufacturing and robotics—and the integration of AI in architecture. She has contributed to projects like the Minibuilders at the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Barcelona, which received international recognition.
Prior to joining TU/e in 2020, Cristina served as an Assistant Professor in Digital Fabrication and Design at the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture from 2015 to 2020. She also co-founded the Future Fields Think Tank in 2019, reflecting her commitment to exploring the socio-economic, spatial, and environmental implications of emerging technologies in architecture.
Alexander Clarke
Christopher Robeller
Christopher Robeller is a Professor of Digital Design and Production at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, where he leads the Digital Timber Construction (DTC) working group. The group offers PhD research opportunities in an ideal environment with dedicated DTC laboratory spaces and equipment. Their aim is to make constructions more sustainable through digital methods and technology. Important topics include material-saving lightweight constructions, rapid assembly of wood-wood connections, sustainable types of wood and materials, and the reuse and recycling of components.
Previously, he has worked as a Junior Professor at TU Kaiserslautern, as a Postdoc at the Swiss National Centre of Competence for Digital Fabrication (NCCR dfab) at ETH Zurich, as a PhD assistant at the Timber Construction Laboratory IBOIS at EPFL Lausanne, and as a research associate at the Institute of Computational Design (ICD), University of Stuttgart.
He received a Doctor of Sciences from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology EPFL, and a Professional Diploma in Architecture with Distinction from London Metropolitan University. His research has been implemented in projects such as the 2010 ICD/ITKE Pavilion, the 2013 IBOIS Curved Folded Shell, the 2017 Lausanne Vidy Theater, the 2015–2020 Factory Hall in Manternach, the 2019 HexBox Canopy, the 2019 Recycleshell, and the 2021 Chestnut Cabin.
Fredy Fortich
Fredy Fortich is an Architect and Engineer specializing in computational design, with a particular focus on BIM coordination in Revit, performance-based design, generative design, and machine-learning methods.
He holds a Master of Science in Building Technology from TU Delft in the Netherlands and a Master of Architecture from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.
Currently, Fredy works as a Technical Architect at MVRDV, BIM Manager at French Studio, and an AI researcher on Diffusion Models.
More Information about the speakers will be added soon.
Important Notes:
- The Design-Tech Talk 5.0 hosted by PAACADEMY will start at 14:00 (GMT) on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
- Total sessions: 2 Sessions
- The event will be recorded, and videos will be available for participants just a day after the event for unlimited time.
- The event will be hosted on Zoom.
- PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.
Topic: Design-Tech Talk 5.0
Date: May 31 – June 1, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 GMT
Format: Online on Zoom
Duration: 2 Sessions (6 Hours)
Registration Deadline: May 30th, 2025
Course Fee: Free for Digital Members
Total Seats: 500 seats
Language: English
Certificate: Yes
Join free: with Full Access membership
Organized By: PAACADEMY
Guests: Konstantinos Alexopoulos, Cristina Nan, Alexander Clarke, Christopher Robeller, Fredy Fortich. More speakers will be added soon.
Recordings: Recordings will be available for all participants indefinitely afterward.
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