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MATAERIAL

3D Printing, LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING, Matter Cycles, New Technologies, SELF SUFFICIENCYBy Chris RheestonMay 2, 2018
MATAERIAL is a brand new method of additive manufacturing. This patent-pending method allows for creating 3D objects on any given working surface, independently of its…
The ENDESA World FAB Condenser
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THE ENDESA WORLD FAB CONDENSER

Buildings, Energy, Matter Cycles, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 27, 2018
The ENDESA WORLD FAB CONDENSER is a thermodynamic prototype - a bioclimatic dome installed at the fast-changing Plaça de Glories, within the framework of the…
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HydroGrid

Buildings, Devices, Energy, Governance / Policies, INFORMATION SOCIETY, Matter Cycles, SELF SUFFICIENCY, Things, URBAN TECHNOLOGIESBy Chris RheestonApril 25, 2018
The Valldaura Labs are currently being used as a testing bed for further research and development in the areas of Self Sufficiency, Internet of Energy,…
Rome 20-25: Strategies and Visions for the future of Rome
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Rome 20-25: STRATEGIES AND VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF ROME

Buildings, Energy, Food, Matter Cycles, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 24, 2018
In November 2014, IAAC joined the International research project "ROME 20-25: New Life Cycles for the Metropolis" which is a process where 24 architecture schools…
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Amp Leaf

Buildings, Energy, Food, Interactive Spaces, Matter Cycles, RESPONSIVE DESIGN, Responsive Technology, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 24, 2018
Introducing a new cycle of architecture eco-infrastructure that promotes the regeneration of local and native plant species within the Valldaura region. Wind vibration energy acts…
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Bio Ceramic System

Buildings, Citizen Technologies, Energy, Governance / Policies, INFORMATION SOCIETY, Interactive Spaces, Material Research, Matter Cycles, Performance Facades, RESPONSIVE DESIGN, Responsive Technology, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 18, 2018
The Bio Ceramic System is a studio experiment which was developed at IAAC by Iker Luna, under Luis Fraguada, inside the Open Thesis Fabrication programme,…
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Bio-Photovoltaic System

Buildings, Citizen Technologies, Energy, Governance / Policies, INFORMATION SOCIETY, Interactive Spaces, Material Research, Matter Cycles, Performance Facades, RESPONSIVE DESIGN, Responsive Technology, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 18, 2018
The bio-photovoltaic panel consists of a battery in which energy is harvested from bacteria inside the soil to release electrons. Installed at the Valldaura campus of…
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Torre Baró Self Sufficient District

3D Printing, Buildings, Citizen Participation, Citizen Technologies, Energy, Food, Governance / Policies, INFORMATION SOCIETY, Interactive Spaces, LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING, Material Research, Material Research, Matter Cycles, New Technologies, Open Source, Performance Facades, RESPONSIVE DESIGN, Responsive Technology, Robotics, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 17, 2018
As part of the Self Sufficient neighbourhood project, the City Council of Barcelona invited the Design and Architecture Schools of Barcelona to participate in a…
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Valldaura Self Sufficient Labs

Buildings, Energy, Matter Cycles, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy Chris RheestonApril 17, 2018
The Valldaura Labs is a research centre for self-sufficient habitats, located on a historic 130-hectare farm, 20 minutes from downtown Barcelona. As part of IaaC’s commitment…
Hydroceramic
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Hydroceramic

Buildings, Energy, Material Research, Matter Cycles, Performance Facades, RESPONSIVE DESIGN, Responsive Technology, SELF SUFFICIENCY, ThingsBy madsystemsJanuary 25, 2018
Hydroceramic is a project that speculates on the thermodynamic processes in buildings and how these can be tackled passively with a class of materials called…
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