University of Calgary

Design Matters with Nick Puckett

2012/02/23 - 7:00pm
2012/02/23 - 9:00pm
Teaser: 
Nick Puckett, founder of AltN Research + Design, joins EVDS to explore why Design Matters.

Note, the speaker for this lecture has been change from Skylar Tibbits to Nick Puckett.

Kasian Gallery Opening: Tibbits & Puckett

2012/02/25 - 7:00pm
2012/02/25 - 9:00pm

Skylar Tibbits is a trained Architect, Designer and Computer Scientist whose research focuses on developing self-assembly technologies for large-scale structures in our physical environment. Skylar graduated from Philadelphia University with a 5 yr. Bachelor of Architecture degree and minor in experimental computation. Continuing his education at MIT, he received a Masters of Science in Design + Computation and a Masters of Science in Computer Science. He is the founder and principle of SJET.

Carbon Nation with Director Peter Byck

2012/02/29 - 1:30pm
2012/02/29 - 4:00pm
Teaser: 
A special screening of this documentary film is being held for the EVDS faculty, staff and students

Sponsored by DIRTT Environmental Solutions, the Faculty of Environmental Design welcomes Director of Carbon Nation, Peter Byck to campus.

Byck will be at EVDS for a special screening of the film. He will be available after the showing for an informal question and answer period.

EVDS Small Frames Show

2012/03/01 - 6:30pm
2012/03/01 - 7:30pm
Teaser: 
In conjunction with the Networking Event, the Student's Association is proud to present the 6th annual small frames show

The Socio-Spatial Politics of Transition to a More Sustainable City: the Case of Groningen, the Netherlands

2012/03/08 - 2:30pm
Teaser: 
Dr. Byron Mills from the Faculty of Geography presents at EVDS on the politics of achieving a more sustainable city

Despite widespread agreement on the need for more sustainable cities and the proliferation of supporting state policies at a variety of scales, very few cities have undergone major transitions toward greater sustainability. Groningen, the Netherlands, is a rare exception to this generalisation.

Design Matters with Ken Wood

2012/03/15 - 7:00pm
2012/03/15 - 9:00pm
Teaser: 
Ken Wood of Lunar Design based out of California joins EVDS to explore why Design Matters.

Ken Wood of Lunar Design based out of California joins EVDS to explore why Design Matters.

Design Matters with Preston Scott Cohen

2012/04/05 - 7:00pm
2012/04/05 - 9:00pm
Teaser: 
Professor Preston Scott Cohen of Harvard and founder of Preston Scott Cohen Inc joins EVDS to explore why Design Matters.

Professor Preston Scott Cohen of Harvard and founder Preston Scott Cohen Inc. joins EVDS to explore why Design Matters.

Banff Session 2012

2012/04/27 - 12:00am
2012/04/28 - 12:00am
Teaser: 
Every two years, the Alberta Association of Architects hold a conference in the Rocky Mountains in Banff, Alberta appropriately titled, Banff Session. The conference provides an opportunity for those involved in the practice of architecture and interior design to discuss their work, ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in an arena of open dialogue, in a unique context unencumbered by the everyday pressures and activities of the workplace.

Every two years, the Alberta Association of Architects hold a conference in the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Banff, Alberta appropriately titled, Banff Session. The conference provides an opportunity for those involved in the practice of architecture and interior design to discuss their work, ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in an arena of open dialogue, in a unique context unencumbered by the everyday pressures and activities of the workplace.