How to Harness the Power of Tech in Learning About Architecture

How can new technologies be harnessed to successfully engage young people in architecture and urban design, and make child-friendly cities?

24th January at 5pm. Free - Book through Eventbrite

Panel discussion chaired by Simeon Shtebunaev - Doctoral Researcher, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University

Tapping into technology: how can new technologies, AI, VR/AR and gaming be harnessed to successfully engage young people in architecture and urban design? How can virtual engagement work with face-to-face activities? How do we harness the power of tech to design and create more child-friendly places at all scales?

Join us for the next online TET Dialogue on 24 January exploring this expanding area of interest.

This event will feature expert-led presentations, with a chaired panel discussion and interactive Q&A from those leading the way in innovative methods of engagement around tech power.

Speakers include:

• Dr Bobby Nisha, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, University of Sheffield, discussing the innovative 'AR' City' project which has developed playful tech to change the way we interact with our environment and explore the sense of belonging in a space. The ideas for the playable tech were developed for and by young people.

• Blaithin Quinn, Curator of Learning, Irish Architecture Foundation (invited), highlighting education projects in which young people have made innovative use of Minecraft and other digital platforms in design challenges.

What are TET Dialogues?

TET Dialogues is a monthly programme of online events and masterclasses created by the Thornton Education Trust (TET). The programme provides an independent space for built environment practitioners to share ideas on how to build capacity in engaging young people in urban design.