THE NEW OPEN

DATA'S LIMITS: WHAT CAN'T BE MODELLED? In an inspiring conversation with THE NEW OPEN, a leading thinker in architectural histories of technology and computation, Theodora Vardouli from McGill University explored the evolution of #datacollection from the #1960s to today, the challenges of #transparency and the question: What cannot be modelled? Are you curious about the intersection of #architecture, #history, #computation, and #societalimpact? Check out their thought-provoking conversation! 👉 visit: https://newopen.design/ THE NEW OPEN is a research-by-conversation project of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft, exploring the role of open data for design and social change. #DataScience #Architecture #Innovation #OpenData #design #OpenData #DesignInnovation #Collaboration Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft

HOW CAN WE UNLOCK DESIGN ARCHIVES FOR THE FUTURE? We are excited to announce that THE NEW OPEN will attend the "Open Archive—Digital Preservation and Dissemination of Architecture" seminar on May 24th, hosted by Snøhetta and the Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design / National Museum of Norway. We're looking forward to insightful discussions from leading experts and organizations, including the Norman Foster Foundation, Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design / Norwegian National Museum, Arkivverket | The National Archives of Norway, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft / THE NEW OPEN, MVRDV, Nationalmuseum, Sweden, Made by ON, Opening Hours Studio, and Piql, along with our hosts, Snøhetta. Stay tuned for updates and insights from this event! #Architecture #DigitalPreservation #Heritage #Innovation #TheNewOpen #Seminar #Snøhetta #NationalMuseumNorway #NormanFosterFoundation #NationalArchivesNorway #TUDelft #NationalmuseumSweden #MadeByON #OpeningHours #Piql Image: © Oioioi / The Library of Alexandria by Snøhetta

HOW CAN ART, AND ARCHITECTURE LEAD US TOWARDS DATA ENLIGHTENMENT? Reflecting on an extraordinary meaningful conversation Georg Vrachliotis had with Peter Weibel, the well-known artist, curator, theorist, and longtime director of the ZKM Karlsruhe, Center for Art and Media, it's remarkable how our thoughts on the history and future of #art and #architecture in the digital age resonate even more deeply today: from the politicization of art to the monopoly of data. Republished for THE NEW OPEN we explored the notion of #opencodes not just as a tool for #empowerment but also as a #commodity co-opted by tech giants. With Peter's sad passing last March, our discussion about the need to #refine and #share data concerning architecture and the #builtenvironment has become more urgent and relevant than ever. This dialogue emphasizes the importance of shaping a more #informedfuture. For everyone at the intersection of #art, #design, #architecture, #technology, and #digitalculture, Peter Weibel's insights serve as a profound source of inspiration. 👉 Visit: https://newopen.design/ Delft University of Technology Kees Kaan AiDAPT Lab Prof. Christiane Riedel Manuela Triggianese Seyran Khademi Fatemeh Mostafavi Fabian Scheurer Casper van Engelenburg Angela Rout Gent Shehu Hrvoje Smidihen The Museum of Modern Art Massachusetts Institute of Technology Refik Anadol Studio

HOW TO INTEGRATE NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE ENVIRONMENTS? In an inspiring conversation with THE NEW OPEN, Sophie Nitoslawski, Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS Environmental Solutions, explores the evolving interface between #design, #technology, and #urbanenvironments. She introduces the "digital forest," a concept that leverages open data to blend technology with urban forestry, enhancing ecological and #socialdynamics. Sophie highlights significant gaps in ecological #datacollection and discusses the role of technologies like wireless sensor networks. These tools can profoundly enhance our understanding of our living environment and deepen community connections. 🌳 Let's hear from you! Share how design and technology are shaping your landscapes. 👉 Visit: https://newopen.design/ #OpenData #DesignInnovation #Collaboration #urbantechnology #DataDrivenDesign #UrbanInnovation #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #ResilientSpaces #FutureOfPlanning #OpenDataImpact TU Delta Delft University of Technology Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft

HOW CAN OPENNESS TRANSFORM URBAN TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN EDUCATION? In an enlightening discussion for THE NEW OPEN, Bryan Boyer, the director of the Urban Technology Program at the Taubman College of Architecture Urban Planning, University of Michigan, shares his perspectives on how embracing openness can transform our urban landscapes in today’s data-centric world. Bryan provides a fascinating look into the dynamics of open versus closed data, shedding light on their profound implications for economic and social value. His analysis challenges us to rethink traditional limitations that hinder creativity and limit access to information, advocating for a more inclusive and impactful approach to design of our living environment. For all of you at the crossroads of #design, #architecture, #technology, and #urbanplanning, Bryan’s insights offer a treasure trove of inspiration. How has the principle of openness influenced your work, and what measures can we adopt to further integrate this approach into our projects and research? 👉 Visit: https://newopen.design/ #OpenData #DesignInnovation #Collaboration #Snohetta #urbantechnology #DataDrivenDesign #UrbanInnovation #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #ResilientSpaces #FutureOfPlanning #OpenDataImpact Tunca Beril Basaran TU Delta Delft University of Technology Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft MSc Urbanism @TU Delft Georg Vrachliotis Angela Rout Kees Kaan Seyran Khademi Gent Shehu Hsiu-Ju Chang Víctor Muñoz Sanz Marija Mateljan Bryan Boyer Fatemeh Mostafavi Taubman College of Architecture Urban Planning, University of Michigan

REDEFINING SMART: ARE WE THINKING BIG ENOUGH ABOUT TECHNOLOGY? Orit Halpern, a renowned historian of science and digital culture, recently shared her insights with THE NEW OPEN about the meaning of 'smart' in our data world. Her award-winning book, "The Smartness Mandate," published by The MIT Press, goes beyond the usual discussions of efficiency, sparking a fresh conversation about intelligence and technology in our lives. Orit challenges us to look at the big picture - how we tell stories about technology, who gets to control our data, and the pressing need for tech solutions that respect everyone's voice without adding to inequality. She encourages us to imagine a future where technology not only shapes our societies but also does so in a way that includes and benefits #everyone. Her vision highlights the importance of architects and designers adopting an interdisciplinary approach, combining #creativity with #technology and the #humanities, to create spaces and solutions that truly reflect the diversity and complexity of #humanneeds. visit: https://newopen.design/ #DesignThinking #InclusiveDesign #FutureOfTech #HumanCenteredDesign #InterdisciplinaryApproach #SmartSocieties #CreativeSolutions #TechForGood #InnovationInDesign #DigitalHumanities Kees Kaan Seyran Khademi Dennis Pohl Angela Rout Georg Vrachliotis Manuela Triggianese Fatemeh Mostafavi Gent Shehu Technische Universität Dresden Marija Mateljan Hsiu-Ju Chang Delft University of Technology Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft

HOW CAN OPEN DATA TRANSFORM DESIGN PRACTICES? In a fascinating interview with THE NEW OPEN, landscape architect Seul Lee from Snøhetta shared invaluable insights into the evolving role of open data in design practices. Despite the complexities in the design community, Seul illustrates a transformative approach towards integrating data into design, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift towards openness and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her work at Snøhetta serves as a prime example of integrating analytical methods early in the design process for more informed and efficient planning. Seul calls for architects to extend their design expertise beyond traditional boundaries, highlighting the need for #dataliteracy and a shared understanding among designers, engineers, and policymakers to create resilient and effective urban spaces. https://newopen.design/ #OpenData #DesignInnovation #Collaboration #Snohetta #DataDrivenDesign #UrbanInnovation #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #ResilientSpaces #FutureOfPlanning #OpenDataImpact TU Delta Delft University of Technology Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft MSc Urbanism @TU Delft Georg Vrachliotis Snøhetta Angela Rout Kees Kaan Seyran Khademi Gent Shehu Hsiu-Ju Chang Víctor Muñoz Sanz Marija Mateljan

A CALL TO ACTION FROM THE LESSONS OF "BIOSPHERE 2" In a dialogue with Gent Shehu from THE NEW OPEN, architect Antonino Di Raimo, inspired by the revolutionary "Biosphere 2" project, articulates a vision for the future where open data and interdisciplinary collaboration are both ideals and essentials. Despite its experimental nature, Biosphere 2's commitment to data transparency underscores the invaluable insights open data can bring to environmental science and beyond. Antonino calls for a shift from traditional architectural paradigms towards a more integrated approach, considering the interaction between living systems and built environments. He highlights the need for a deeper understanding of complex ecological relationships and the potential of AI to aid in managing these complexities while maintaining human insights. 🌿 For those intrigued by the intersection of data and design, check out THE NEW OPEN's research-by-conversation project at Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft, curated by the Design, Data and Society Group. Visit: www.newopen.design #OpenData #Sustainability #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #Architecture #Biosphere2 #data #builtenvironment #education #designresearch #opensociety #ecology Georg Vrachliotis Antonino Di Raimo Kees Kaan Seyran Khademi Fatemeh Mostafavi Casper van Engelenburg Angela Rout Gent Shehu Hsiu-Ju Chang Delft University of Technology Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft

INSIGHTS INTO AUTOGRAPHIC DESIGN with Dietmar Offenhuber on THE NEW OPEN Angela Rout from THE NEW OPEN / Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft, sat down with Dietmar Offenhuber to discuss his innovative approach, "Autographic Design", published by The MIT Press This method reimagines data visualization by focusing on the tangible aspects of data, moving away from traditional representations. Dietmar emphasized the shift toward tangible methods by groups like citizen scientists, highlighting public distrust in standard data presentations. He illustrates how data’s ‘blurriness’ can reveal unexpected urban insights through examples like the New York taxicab dataset. Dietmar advocates for a process-oriented approach in data visualization, prioritizing narrative and inquiry. This conversation challenges us to reconsider our interaction with data, viewing it as a narrative-filled artefact. 🌿 For those intrigued by the intersection of data and design, check out THE NEW OPEN's research-by-conversation project at Delft University of Technology, curated by the Design, Data and Society Group. Visit: www.newopen.design Engage with us on the transformative potential of open data for design and society. #DataVisualization #Innovation #TheNewOpen #AutographicDesign #TUDelft #DataScience #CreativeCoding #UrbanData #DigitalHumanities #ResearchInnovation #DataArt #CitizenScience #EnvironmentalActivism #DesignThinking #CriticalDataStudies

We're thrilled to announce the #launch of our website for "The New Open," an interdisciplinary research-by-conversation project curated by the Design, Data, and Society Group, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft, exploring the transformative potential of #opendata for #design and #socialchange. On www.newopen.design we will publish fresh #interviews with leading voices from #architecture , #design , #history , #theory, #computerscience, #ai, #art , #research and #education at regular intervals. With Sarah Williams, Alessandro Bozzon, Bryan Boyer, Frank van der Hoeven, Kees Kaan, Seul Lee among others. Start exploring our growing archive of interviews, capturing insights from thought leaders across various disciplines, all integral to our research-by-conversation practice. Visit now: www.newopen.design #TheNewOpen #DataDrivenDesign #SustainableFuture Angela Rout Dennis Pohl Seyran Khademi Gent Shehu Georg Vrachliotis Delft University of Technology TU Delft | Industrial Design Engineering #ai #artificialintelligence #openscience #opendata #opensource