Substance Abuse: Various Exotic States of Manipulated Matter
Tuesday, Sep 9, 20148 PMEDT
| AIANY Center for Architecture New York, NY
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Substance Abuse: Various Exotic States of Manipulated Matter AIA CES: 1.5 LU | 1.5 HSW When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Where: Center for Architecture RSVP: http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=calendar&evtid=7409 Nanotechnology involves the observation and manipulation of matter at the scale of individual molecules. Its products are functional systems that operate at the very root of substances, allowing us to create new materials and devices with unprecedented properties and performance. Because its fundamental objective is the complete control of matter, nanotechnology is considered to be a disruptive field that offers numerous disciplines new paradigms for shaping our physical reality. In architecture, as in most sectors, it is expected to spur invention in a manner that surpasses mere incremental innovation, and form the basis for the next industrial revolution. This presentation will provide an introduction to nanotechnology, and some of the products of nanotechnology that are already being used in architecture. From smog-eating facades, fire resistant coatings, and biomimetic surfaces, to antimicrobial environments, energy harvesters, and smart materials, we will learn about nanotech’s discreet emergence in architecture through the manufactured products it utilizes. We will also learn about some advanced materials that are already being exploited by other design disciplines, and technologies that are poised for application in the built environment. We will also witness some recent materials research that focuses on energy, water, health, and environmental issues. The presentation will conclude with new material discoveries and molecular machines that offer designers a future of promise and problems. Peter Yeadon AIA Principal, Yeadon Space Agency, NYC, and Professor, Rhode Island School of Design Peter Yeadon is Principal at Yeadon Space Agency in New York City. He is known for his pursuit of new applications for advanced materials in architecture and design, particularly smart materials, biomaterials, and nanomaterials with novel properties. He is also a Professor at Rhode Island School of Design, where he has taught courses on smart materials and nanomaterials since 2002. He and his students investigate the properties of these materials, discover their capabilities, devise applications for them, and fabricate prototypes that demonstrate their potential. Prior to his appointment at RISD, Yeadon taught at Cornell University and the University of Toronto. Organized by: AIANY Technology Committee Price: Free Sponsored by: ABC Imaging
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