IED MonsterTiling 2017

Posted by griffa on 2017 June 28 · Leave a Comment 

MonsterTiling is a system of intelligent components for architectural skins developed by the students of the Master in Smart Buildings and Sustainable Design of IED Torino in order to enhance passive behaviour on the external layer of the building envelope with the final goal to reduce energy needs. Each component is specialised for different and unique … Continue reading →

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The Korean Connection

Posted by griffa on 2016 November 17 · Leave a Comment 

As part of the IED Ambassadorship program, following the MOU signature ceremonies between IED and two leading Design Universities in South Korea and , cg lectures in : Wonkwang University Department of Space Environment and Industrial Design Iksan, 15 November, 9,30 on the topic of “Digital and Sustainable Architecture” Paekche Institute of the Arts Deaprtment of … Continue reading →

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Dubai Lecture

Posted by griffa on 2016 October 24 · Leave a Comment 

  As part of the Dubai Design Week Global Grad show 2016, Cesare will be lecturing on the topic of Designing the Future: Moving and Living in Sustainable Urbanity. The lecture is part of the IED participation at the show with our student’s projects: Solari – IED Milano – Bodin Hon w/Federico Ferretti and Chris … Continue reading →

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Sammy P. in Berlin

Posted by griffa on 2016 June 30 · Leave a Comment 

Sammy P., the photosynthetic wall prototype designed and fabricated by IED Torino students of the Master in Smart Buildings and Sustainable Design, will be on show in the exhibit Human Factor – Endless Prototyping organized by Ars Electronica at Drive Volkswagen Forum in Berlin. Opening tonight, it will be on until the 27th of August 2016. … Continue reading →

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SAMMY P. first showcase @ Ventura Lambrate 2016

Posted by griffa on 2016 April 12 · Leave a Comment 

Our students of the Master in Smart Buildings and Sustainable Design at IED Torino spent the last 5 weeks practicing 3d modeling and parametric design softwares, digital fabrication techniques and physical computing with Arduino/Genuino. The result is the amazing installation SAMMY P. entirely designed and fabricated by them in this incredible short time. Mission impossible: accomplished! SAMMY … Continue reading →

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Hyperloop: we’re onboard the fastest capsule ever!

Posted by griffa on 2015 November 24 · Leave a Comment 

Here we are: onboard of Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX CEO)’s capsule system to transport people on ground at sonic speed! Hyperloop Tranportation Technologies and IED have recently signed an agreement to develop in a crowdsourcing environment the architectural components of the Hyperloop infrastrcuture and the interiors of the capsules. We have  been involved by IED to develop the … Continue reading →

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MI/ARCH 2014

Posted by griffa on 2014 October 13 · Leave a Comment 

cg parteciperà alla presentazione dello IED a MI/ARCH il prossimo giovedi 16 ottobre alle 16.00 al Politecnico di Milano via Edoardo Bonardi 9 a Milano edificio Trifoglio, aula T2.2 Conferenza IED SMART CITIZENS – Il design al servizio della riprogettazione della città Relatori // Carlo Forcolini, designer e vicepresidente IED // Salvatore Amura, direttore Accademia Galli Como // … Continue reading →

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New Smart Building Master Program booklet by IED Torino

Posted by griffa on 2014 September 27 · Leave a Comment 

The booklet describing the program of the Master in Urban Sustainability and Smart Building @ IED Torino that will kick off in February 2015 is now available for download. Check it out here!

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Officine Arduino joins the IED Master in Sustainable Architecture

Posted by griffa on 2014 March 7 · Leave a Comment 

Officine Arduino and its Fablab Torino are joining the Master in Sustainable Architecture – Smart Building and Urban Innovation @ IED Torino to provide professional support to students on the development of Smart Building Components. This collaboration aims to teach the students how to design and construct real scale working prototypes that, through their electronic nervous system (composed … Continue reading →

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New Master in Sustainable Architecture @ IED Torino

Posted by griffa on 2014 March 3 · Leave a Comment 

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/88085074] Check out the video presentation of the  Master in Sustainable Architecture – Smart Building and Urban Innovation at the IED Torino that I am coordinating. http://ied.tv/videos/ied-design/masterarchitecturemov/ You can find more info in the Master’s blog, and in the official IED Torino page.

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Master in Sustainable Architecture @ IED Torino

Posted by griffa on 2014 February 10 · Leave a Comment 

cg has been appointed Coordinator of the Master in Sustainable Architecture  – Smart Building and Urban Innovation at IED Torino. About the Master The Master in Sustainable Architecture – Smart Building and Urban Innovation @ IED Torino is a 9 months full-time studio based program. Sustainability is addressed in terms of Design strategies that optimize environmental, energy … Continue reading →

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