Building wonder-ful futures

Vastukul (A Government of India recognized startup that is an innovative platform for architecture, design, and planning education, targeted at learners globally) is organizing a lecture with MVRDV World’s Most Innovative Company in Architecture & Design and numerous International award Winners MVRDV based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

In this 2.5 – 3 hours Live masterclass, MVRDV climate experts elaborate possible holistic approaches towards building an optimistic collective future. They not only make sustainable designs but also make people believe in optimistic futures through special concepts that make people wonder.
A variety of recent built and design projects of MVRDV will illustrate how creative, multi-layered, and systemic design thinking can stimulate and benefit innovation in sustainable building technologies.

The masterclass will be organized into 4 main parts:

Firstly, a general introduction to the sustainability methodology of MVRDV and MVRDV’s approach to sustainability, resilience, and working with Sustainable Development Goals.
Secondly, Kristina Knauf will elaborate on how large-scale thinking can foster innovative, scalable building methods by showcasing relevant projects of MVRDV.
Thirdly, Arjen Ketting will illustrate how MVRDV develops and designs innovative building solutions.
These sessions will be followed by a collective Q&A. To expand this interactive part, participants are invited to interact and ask questions during the entire masterclass.

Join this masterclass to learn :

Approach towards sustainability, resilience, and working with the Sustainable development goals.
How can large-scale thinking foster scalable building technologies and methods?
How can masterplans influence building carbon footprint?
and How are buildings and outdoor spaces influenced by regional watersheds?
The social impacts of an integrated systemic approach
Sustainable buildings technologies

Who can attend this Masterclass:

Bachelors and Master Students In The Field Of Architecture, Design, Or Construction
Researchers In The Field Of Architecture, Design, Or Construction
Architecture and Construction Professionals
Architects Or Urban Planners
Building Or Architecture Engineers
Building Technologist, Engineers Etc.

Furthermore, koin Kristina Knauf & Arjen Ketting, leaders of MVRDV’s Climate Group on the 18th of October as they discuss MVRDV’s sustainable methodology and approach towards sustainability, resilience, and working with the SDGs.

About the Speakers

Kristina Knauf
Architect | MVRDV
Kristina Knauf co-leads MVRDV’s climate group and is involved in the sustainability aspects of all of MVRDV’s projects. Before, she shaped MVRDV project processes for the Urban Studio from early acquisition stages to delivery, driving storyline, design, and the internal coordination of project development through different design phases. Moreover, with a particular dedication to urbanism and resilience, Knauf champions the development of innovative methods, tools, and products that help to future-proof MVRDV’s office vision. Knauf maintains an active role in the architectural discipline, lecturing widely, including at the 2014 Venice Biennale.

Arjen Ketting
Architect | BREEAM expert
Arjen Ketting co-leads MVRDV’s climate group and is involved in the sustainability aspects of all of MVRDV’s projects. He has played an integral role in the development of the façade and conducting aesthetic supervision during the execution of this groundbreaking Rotterdam project.
Moreover, his broader role within the office is BREEAM assessor. Additionally, getting applies his knowledge to a wide range of projects, from single-family housing to urban plans, and from concept phase to execution, challenging design teams to integrate sustainable design practice in every stage and facet of their design concepts.