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Join a diverse panel of experts as they unpack the significance of acoustics and contemporary building design, and discuss strategies to meet the growing demands of modern living spaces. The discussion will delve into the challenges faced in achieving optimal acoustic environments, and explore practical solutions to enhance the acoustic experience within the built environment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to harmonize design and sound and unlock the secrets to creating immersive spaces that resonate with modern living.
Key Learnings
- Discover the current principles of acoustic design and its significance in the built environment.
- Discover the key factors influencing sound propagation, absorption, and control in architectural spaces.
- Compare innovative acoustic design strategies that can be applied to improve the quality of sound in buildings.
- Assess the interdisciplinary collaboration required for effective acoustic design.
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Allin GroomSenior Research Scientist within the Industry Futures Team at Autodesk Research. With expertise in materials science, his focus currently extends to the use of novel and sustainable materials in engineering design. He holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) from the University of Surrey following his service as a Commissioned Officer in the British Army. Graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a MEng in Materials Science and Engineering with a focus on ballistic nanocomposite polymeric materials.
Samarvir Singh BhayanaProduct Manager, Autodesk Forma.
Tyson FogelTyson Fogel is a Research & Design Engineer at Autodesk working out of the Toronto Technology Centre. With a passion for sustainable design, he actively contributes to applied research initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in additive manufacturing, construction, bespoke wood fabrication, and industrial automation to bring ideas to life. Tyson's unwavering commitment to innovation and expertise in design and prototyping serves as a catalyst, encouraging others to push the boundaries of design and manufacturing
Negar KalantarDr. Negar Kalantar research and practice lie at the intersection of architecture, science, and engineering. Her current research focuses on applications of additive manufacturing technology (3-D printing) as a catalyst for innovation, to expand new ways of design in interactive and responsive environments. She is the head of Technology and Manufacturing at CREO, a Bio-Green Tech Startup based in the Bay Area. CREO is developing the next generation of Micro-Hydroponics which is based on direct infusion and sensing and utilizes growth algorithms. At Digital Craft Lab, her cross-disciplinary research is to bridge the recent advancements in additive and robotic manufacturing technologies with large-scale structures. She focuses on applications of robots in additive manufacturing technology as a catalyst for shifting not just how infrastructures are constructed today, but also transforming the way infrastructures are designed and built in the future from beginning to end. Kalantar is the recipient of several awards and grants, including Autodesk Technology Center Grant 2018, the Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award 2018, 2017 Montague Teaching Excellence Scholar Award, the National Science Foundation EAGER Award 2015 and 2018.
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