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University of Houston's new Advanced Media Technology Lab set to open in 2020

2019-08-30T14:45:00-04:00

The University of Houston's Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design is set to debut a new media and technology lab that aims to "develop the next generation of structural materials, digital fabrication, and sensor technologies."

The school's Advanced Media Technology Lab is scheduled to open during the Spring 2020 semester and aims to "take experiential learning to the next level" by providing students with the tools they need to prototype new approaches to materials research, building envelope design, social design, and prototyping for mass production, according to a university website. According to a press release, the lab will focus on "digital fabrication, robotics, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, advanced computation and parametric design, as well as advanced visualization and simulation." The 8,500-square-foot research lab is currently under construction adjacent to the college’s Keeland Design Lab.

The new $5 million media lab is funded partially by a $1 mil...

Get Lectured: University of Houston, Fall '19

2019-08-26T19:45:00-04:00

Archinect's Architecture School Lecture Guide for Fall 2019

With a new school year upon us yet again, it's time for Archinect's latest edition of Get Lectured, an ongoing series where we feature a school's lecture series—and their snazzy posters—for the current term. Check back regularly to keep track of any upcoming lectures you don't want to miss.

Want to share your school's lecture series? Send us your school's lecture series poster and details to connect@archinect.com.

The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture will start their Fall '19 lecture series with a lecture by Brian MacKay-Lyons of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple. Other speakers include Ana María León, Ultramoderne's Aaron Forrest and Yasmin Vobis, Ana Miljački, and Lola Sheppard and Mason White of Lateral Office.

Check out previous posters on the Get Lectured Pinterest page!

Want another way to share your school's events? Send them to Bustler! Simply submit events for review here.

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Watch Live: Digital Systems: Theory + Practice; Keynote by Greg Lynn

2012-03-29T19:27:00-04:00

The Panelists will explore the theoretical approaches to Digital fabrication and tooling systems, as well as the various implications and practical applications of digital fabrications and their impact on the practice and pedagogy of architecture.