Material Resonance Workshop

The workshop in St. Louis this summer provided a much needed immersive look at the new Grasshopper version, Rhinoscripting and a brief look at using Python. Many thanks to Andy Payne, Ken Tracy and Marc Fornes for putting together a

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Material Resonance Workshop

The workshop in St. Louis this summer provided a much needed immersive look at the new Grasshopper version, Rhinoscripting and a brief look at using Python. Many thanks to Andy Payne, Ken Tracy and Marc Fornes for putting together a

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Adaptive Surface Systems

A working prototype utilizing the new “Firefly” plugin for Rhino / Grasshopper. The adaptive surface reacts to changing light conditions, reshaping the pliable insert and sending data back to the digital model in real-time. The 2-way data stream allows simultaneous

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Adaptive Surface Systems

A working prototype utilizing the new “Firefly” plugin for Rhino / Grasshopper. The adaptive surface reacts to changing light conditions, reshaping the pliable insert and sending data back to the digital model in real-time. The 2-way data stream allows simultaneous

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Cranbrook Massie Studio Reviews

Headed up to Cranbrook Academy of Art this month to visit William Massie as a guest critic for his current studio.

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Cranbrook Massie Studio Reviews

Headed up to Cranbrook Academy of Art this month to visit William Massie as a guest critic for his current studio.

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MicroLiving Installation at Lawndale

One of two full-scale PREFAB installations exhibited at the Lawndale Center in Houston, as part of the MASSIE / PEREZ collaborative studio. The work was on display from June – July, 2009. This modular, prefab steel frame was constructed in

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MicroLiving Installation at Lawndale

One of two full-scale PREFAB installations exhibited at the Lawndale Center in Houston, as part of the MASSIE / PEREZ collaborative studio. The work was on display from June – July, 2009. This modular, prefab steel frame was constructed in

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MICRODWELLING INSTALLATION PROGRESS

  We are rapidly nearing completion of two prototype micro-dwellings to be installed at the LAWNDALE center in Houston. The project is scheduled to open to the public on Friday, May 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The joint MASSIE

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MICRODWELLING INSTALLATION PROGRESS

  We are rapidly nearing completion of two prototype micro-dwellings to be installed at the LAWNDALE center in Houston. The project is scheduled to open to the public on Friday, May 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The joint MASSIE

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Buffalo Bayou Installation

One of two projects installed on the banks of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou in the fall of 2008. The site has views to downtown, a bike path and four huge concrete silos. The BENTWOOD CLOUD project is composed of multiple prefabricated

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Buffalo Bayou Installation

One of two projects installed on the banks of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou in the fall of 2008. The site has views to downtown, a bike path and four huge concrete silos. The BENTWOOD CLOUD project is composed of multiple prefabricated

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EFAB Pavilion

The EFAB Pavilion came together this Spring in my Environmental Fabrications Studio at UH. The work was produced by 5 separate teams, exploring innovative material assemblies. The entire development and construction of the pavilion can be seen at the VIMEO

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EFAB Pavilion

The EFAB Pavilion came together this Spring in my Environmental Fabrications Studio at UH. The work was produced by 5 separate teams, exploring innovative material assemblies. The entire development and construction of the pavilion can be seen at the VIMEO

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Invited Panelist: Design Life Now

I recently engaged in a lively discussion as a panelist at Houston’s Contemporary Art Museum, with themes ranging from architecture & product design to robotics, biomimetics and fashion design.

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Invited Panelist: Design Life Now

I recently engaged in a lively discussion as a panelist at Houston’s Contemporary Art Museum, with themes ranging from architecture & product design to robotics, biomimetics and fashion design.

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Tensegrity Tower

The D-FAB Tower by Ross Lukeman was on exhibit for several months at the University of Houston College of Architecture Atrium. The work was part of the Perez Domestic Fabrications Studio. The project was inspired by Tensegrity principles and features

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Tensegrity Tower

The D-FAB Tower by Ross Lukeman was on exhibit for several months at the University of Houston College of Architecture Atrium. The work was part of the Perez Domestic Fabrications Studio. The project was inspired by Tensegrity principles and features

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Domestic Fabrications Exhibit

The UH College of Architecture Atrium came alive with large-scale fabrication installations built by students enrolled in my D-FAB 5th year studio. The work explored Material Logic & Component Design, utilizing a variety of materials including laser-cut wood & plastic,

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Domestic Fabrications Exhibit

The UH College of Architecture Atrium came alive with large-scale fabrication installations built by students enrolled in my D-FAB 5th year studio. The work explored Material Logic & Component Design, utilizing a variety of materials including laser-cut wood & plastic,

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