For the past few years, we have recorded sessions at SmartGeometry for viewing online. While you won’t be able to enjoy the stimulating interaction, networking, and active discussions available at the event, you can learn more about the speakers and agendas and watch sessions online now using the links below.
Held in Copenhagen, Denmark, the 2011 conference brought together a global community of innovators and pioneers in the fields of architecture, design, and engineering for a six remarkable days of experimentation, discussion, collaborative research and networking. The 2-day SmartGeometry 2011 Conference was preceded by the SmartGeometry 2011 Workshop, a four-day, unique creative cauldron attracting attendees from across the world of academia, professional practice as well as many of the brightest students.
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean against the stunning backdrop of downtown Barcelona and its history, tradition, and cultural influences, the 2010 conference inspired architects and engineers alike. This conference provided a unique opportunity to hear from world leaders in generative design exploring advanced design objectives enabled by the latest technology. The SmartGeometry 2010 Conference was preceded by the SmartGeometry 2010 Workshop. This four-day, hands-on, advanced design exploration featured preeminent tutors from design and research communities.
Held in San Francisco, California, at the Intercontinental Hotel, the 2009 Conference focused on innovative design tools, technologies, and methodologies that allow and encourage new forms of architectural and structural expression – forms that are radically changing the world of the built environment. Leading industry and academic experts gave presentations at this highly informative and thought-provoking event. Sessions also included a selection of highlights from the four-day Workshop held at the Palace Hotel that preceded the Conference Day – providing a wonderful immediacy to the issues and concepts discussed.
Held in Munich, Germany, at the newly opened BMW Welt, the 2008 SmartGeometry Conference featured presentations on advanced computational and parametric design. Industry leaders discussed the issues of design, technology, and methodology through their presentations. Sessions also included a selection of highlights from the four-day Workshop held at the Arabella Sheraton that preceded the Conference. A reception at the Deutsches Musuem in Munich followed the Conference.
Held in New York City at the Cooper Union, the 2007 SmartGeometry Conference featured an day-long agenda where guest speakers discussed these issues through informative and inspiring presentations on design, technology, and methodology and through case studies. Sessions also included a selection of highlights from the four-day workshop held before the conference. A reception held in the main rotunda of the Guggenheim Museum presented attendees with the opportunity socialize with the day’s participants and their peers. Selected Conference Day presentations and Workshop materials such as images and models were on display.
Previous Years (not recorded)
2006 SmartGeometry Workshop and Conference - Cambridge, UK
2004 SmartGeometry at ACADIA - Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
2003 SmartGeometry Summer School - Cambridge, UK