The New Open

Say Hello 👋 to THE NEW OPEN — our brand-new Magazine for Data Literacy and Architecture, published by the Architecture Department at TU Delft. 🌟 Sign up now to stay in the loop for our official launch in February, and receive our newsletter featuring our most-read articles, unpublished insights, book reviews, stories from design practice, and invitations to connect with our community and ideas. Be part of the conversation from the very beginning. Link in Bio

Say hello 👋 to THE NEW OPEN—our brand-new Magazine for Data Literacy and Architecture, published by the Architecture Department at TU Delft. Sign up now to stay in the loop for our official launch in February, and receive our newsletter featuring our most-read articles, unpublished insights, book reviews, stories from design practice, and invitations to connect with our community and ideas. Be part of the conversation from the very beginning. 🌿 Link in Bio

AI INSIGHTS is a new interdisciplinary educational platform created in collaboration between the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment and the TU Delft AI Education Initiative, curated by the Design, Data and Society Group. The platform fosters dialogue between teachers and students, exploring the intersection of design and AI in education and research. SAVE THE DATE 📅 October 17, 17:30–19:00 📍 Orange Hall, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment In our first event, REIMAGINING HEALTHCARE, we’ll explore how healthcare environments are evolving and what this means for the future of design and architecture. Key questions we’ll address include: What is the role of architects in shaping future healthcare spaces? How does healthcare architecture adapt in the age of data? How are hospitals, medical spaces, and care facilities evolving? We look forward to seeing you there!

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 architecture, history, computation, and societalimpact? Check out their thought-provoking conversation! 👉 visit: sign/ THE NEW OPEN is a research-by-conversation project of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft, curated by the @designdatasocietygroup , exploring the role of open data for design and social change.

Buildings, cities, and landscapes feel like vast living archives filled with treasures waiting for us to discover. What do you think the future holds for our museums, libraries, and cultural collections in this age of data and societal transformation? Join us with THE NEW OPEN in Oslo, hosted by Snøhetta and the Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design National Museum of Norway.

HOW CAN ART, DESIGN, AND SOCIETY LEAD US TOWARDS DATA ENLIGHTENMENT? Reflecting on an extraordinary meaningful conversation @georgvrachliotis had with Peter Weibel peter_weibel_archive , the well-known artist, curator, theorist, and longtime director of the ZKM Center for Art and Media @zkmkarlsruhe , it's remarkable how our thoughts on the history and future of hashtag #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 open codes #opencodeszkm not just as a tool for #empowerment but also as a #commodity co-opted by tech giants. With Peter's 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 informed #future . For everyone at the intersection of #art, #design, #architecture, #technology, and #digitalculture, Peter Weibel's insights serve as a profound source of inspiration. Also check out: ARCH+ 234, Datatopia. 👉 Visit: sign/

HOW CAN WE INTEGRATING NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR 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 urban environments. 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: sign/

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: sign/

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," 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: sign/ #DesignThinking #InclusiveDesign #FutureOfTech #HumanCenteredDesign #InterdisciplinaryApproach #SmartSocieties #CreativeSolutions #TechForGood #InnovationInDesign #DigitalHumanities

HOW CAN OPEN DATA TRANSFORM DESIGN PRACTICES? INSIGHTS FROM SEUL LEE OF SNØHETTA 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. sign/

WHAT DOES "OPEN" MEAN IN OUR DATA SOCIETY? And how is openness influencing our data-centric lives? Inspired by these questions, we launched THE NEW OPEN last fall, a "research-by-conversation" project that explores the complexities of open data, design, and social change through discussions with global thought leaders. To date, we've curated 13 engaging interviews that delve into the significance of openness in architecture and society: Sarah Williams / Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Bryan Boyer / University of Michigan — Orit Halpern / Technische Universität Dresden — Theodora Vardouli / McGill University — Alessandro Bozzon / Delft University of Technology — Sophie Nitoslawski, PhD / TELUS Environment — Antonino Di Raimo / University of Portsmouth — Philippe Rahm — Frank van der Hoeven Delft University of Technology — Peter Weibel / ZKM Karlsruhe, Center for Art and Media — Dietmar Offenhuber / Northeastern University, Seul Lee / Snøhetta THE NEW OPEN is an ongoing exploration with more insightful conversations on the horizon. Join the dialogue and stay tuned for more! Visit: sign