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Project
Objectives
- To design an innovative environment that merges technology
and architecture to support a variety of pedagogical methods.
- To provide as many different scales and surfaces as possible
on which to display visual information.
- To accommodate technology in coordination with non-digital
applications, allowing digital and physical tools to coexist
and support each others’ functionality.
Project Elements
- Ambient and task lighting, optimized for multipple room
functions.
- CEiling mounted LCD projectors.
- A decentralized, web-based control system for projectors,
lights. video cameras, and microphones.
- Videoconferencing using a microphone array, video cameras,
and speakers.
- Reconfigured wall surfaces, designed to support both pinup
and projection.
- A high-speed wireless network that will facilitate the
distribution of data among participants.
- New wall along East edge of the room to create additional
space for equipment storage and pinup surfaces.
- Infrastructure to carry wiring for additional electric
and power outlets.
- Collapsible, stackable, and stowable furniture to support
a variety of classroom scenarios.
Project Participants
Design & Construction Associates
- CDI
- Center for Design Informatics
The CDI at the Harvard Graduate School of Design has been
conducting quality applied research since 1998 on the impacts
of information technology on the architecture, engineering,
construction (AEC) and real estate industries.
- KVA
- Kennedy & Violich Architecture
Founded in 1988 by Principals Sheila Kennedy and Frano Violich,
Kennedy & Violich Architecture is a professional practice
that explores new possibilities for architecture and urbanism
in the contemporary public realm.
Sponsors
- Herman
Miller
Herman Miller, Inc., is a leading global provider of office
furniture and services that create great places to work.
- Aurora
Multimedia
Professional solutions for integrated multi media systems.
Contractors
- HB
Communications
Technology solutions for audiovisual communications, teleconferencing
and profesional video.
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Room Layout
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Room Layout for Lecture. |
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Room Layout for Workshop / Seminar. |
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Room Layout for Collaboration. |
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