2024-05-15T15:20:27-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150250681/discussing-technology-and-architecture-as-transient-media-with-g-ven-zel-and-benjamin-ennemoser-of-ucla-s-ideas-technology-studio Katherine Guimapang 2021-02-19T13:39:00-05:00 >2023-01-12T16:19:34-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f5/f54c42081547c42952c004228c16a7b8.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Architecture is currently at the cusp of a paradigm shift, where the environments we occupy are becoming increasingly virtual and mobile. Considered as an ecosystem of technologies rather than a tectonic assemblage of materials, architecture is shifting toward a non-static and non-physical form of experience. This opens up the potential for it to be considered as a transdisciplinary medium that merges the worlds of fabrication, gaming, and media design.&nbsp;</p> <p>The IDEAS Technology Studio,&nbsp;one of four studios offered as part of UCLA Architecture and Urban Design&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://aud.ucla.edu/academics/m-s-architecture-and-urban-design" target="_blank">Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (M.S.AUD) program</a>,&nbsp;investigates the design of new media in digital and physical forms and its potential to radically transform the human experience.&nbsp;Recognized as a leading research institution <a href="https://archinect.com/uclaaud" target="_blank">UCLA Architecture and Urban Design</a> is also a part of the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture. This unique blend and integration of departments allow both students and faculty "to connect ...</p> https://archinect.com/features/article/150197084/sci-arc-s-2020-digital-spring-show-the-future-of-showcasing-student-work-online Katherine Guimapang 2020-06-04T13:48:00-04:00 >2024-01-23T19:16:08-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/ccdbb67ddb150fa0b4121f621426e741.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>With <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1536843/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> challenging the nature of in-person events, architecture groups and <a href="https://archinect.com/schools" target="_blank">schools</a> have been forced to think outside the box with how they conduct these gatherings by pivoting to <a href="https://archinect.com/virtualevents" target="_blank">virtual events</a> for online audiences.&nbsp;</p> <p>Specifically within the academic context, online video platforms and community streaming services have aided in adjusting to this new focus on virtual interactions and gatherings. However, when it comes to highly anticipated school events like <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150199583/graduating-this-semester-send-us-your-thesis-or-year-end-project-for-publication-on-archinect" target="_blank">thesis</a> exhibitions, spring shows, and graduation, is it possible to replicate the excitement of the IRL experience?&nbsp;</p>