Submitted by WA ContentsAMT 2025 Architectural Material Technologies Commons ConferenceUnited States Architecture News - Dec 07, 2024 - 13:37 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"The Architectural Material Technologies Commons conference aims to revolutionize our approach to material responsibility in architecture and design. By focusing on novel, regenerative, resilient, indigenous, and traditional materials, AMT2025 seeks to foster sustainable practices that respect our environment, honor cultural heritage, and empower practitioners through the democratization of knowledge and skills.The concept of the Commons, both historical and digital, forms the foundation of our conference. We draw inspiration from the modern Digital Commons, defined as information and knowledge resources that are collectively created and owned or shared between or among a community and that tend to be non-exclusive, that is, be (generally freely) available to third parties. Thus, they are oriented to favor use and reuse, rather than to exchange as a commodity. (Fuster Morell, M. (2010))AMT2025 embodies this spirit by offering free admission, emphasizing our commitment to the open dissemination of regenerative and sustainable materials, practices, designs, and ideas. We believe in the power of shared knowledge, from vernacular construction techniques to cutting-edge innovations, to drive positive change in our built environment.AMT2025 will explore a wide range of key focus areas that are crucial to the future of sustainable architecture. Well delve into novel and regenerative materials in sustainable design, while also examining the role of indigenous, traditional, and vernacular materials in contemporary architecture. The conference will highlight resilient architectural practices that embrace regenerative techniques and showcase ways to integrate contemporary tools and technologies with traditional materials and methods. A significant emphasis will be placed on the open-source sharing of vernacular knowledge and construction skills, as well as the importance of preserving and transmitting generational craft knowledge. Well also investigate symbiotic relationships for accessible, low-cost housing solutions, explore the concept of urban commons and their role in shaping our built environment, and discuss models of self-governance and cooperation in small-scale architectural ecosystems. Through these diverse topics, AMT2025 aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in creating a more sustainable and equitable architectural future.Join us for three days of keynotes, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. Connect with experts from academia, industry, and local communities to explore innovative approaches to material responsibility that contribute to a regenerative, equitable, and resilient built environment.AMT2025 invites architects, designers, researchers, craftspeople, students, and community members to participate in this vital conversation. Together, well examine how collaborative, commons-based approaches can create more responsible and accessible architecture, from reimagining traditional materials with modern technologies to developing ultra-low-cost housing solutions using readily available materials.By fostering a community of practice that values both innovation and tradition, AMT2025 aims to catalyze a movement towards more sustainable, equitable, and culturally rich architectural practices. Join us in Columbus, Indiana, as we work collectively to shape the future of our built environment.Key topicsNovel and regenerative materials in sustainable designTraditional and vernacular materials in contemporary architectureResilient architectural practices embracing regenerative techniquesIntegrating contemporary tools and technologies with traditional materials and methodsExpanded List of TopicsDecentralized and off-grid architectural solutionsSelf-sufficient building designs for remote locationsMicro-grid systems and renewable energy integration in architectureWater and waste management solutions for off-grid structuresCase studies of successful off-grid communities and their architectural approachesOpen-source sharing of vernacular knowledgeDocumenting and digitizing traditional building techniquesPlatforms for disseminating indigenous architectural knowledgeIntegrating vernacular wisdom with modern sustainable practicesThe role of mentorship and apprenticeship in preserving architectural craftsResilient design strategies for climate change adaptationArchitectural responses to extreme weather eventsPassive design techniques for energy efficiency in varying climatesWater-conscious architecture and rainwater harvesting systemsGreen infrastructure integration in building designTechnology and traditional materials: bridging the gapDigital fabrication techniques applied to natural materialsAI and machine learning in optimizing vernacular design principlesRobotics and automation in traditional construction methodsVirtual and augmented reality tools for preserving and teaching craft skillsLow-cost housing solutions using sustainable materialsAffordable eco-housing designs for urban and rural environmentsRepurposing readily available materials for emergency sheltersCommunity-driven construction projects using local resourcesScalable modular housing systems with minimal environmental impactBiophilic design and human-nature connectionsIncorporating living materials in architectural designStrategies for enhancing biodiversity in built environmentsTherapeutic landscapes and healing architecture using natural materialsBiomaterials and their impact on indoor environmental qualityInnovative materials and sustainable design approachesNovel bio-based and regenerative materials in architectureAdvancements in recycled and upcycled building materialsBiomimicry in architectural design and material selectionZero-waste design strategies and circular economy principles in constructionWe acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities native to this region, and recognize that Indiana University Bloomington is built on Indigenous homelands and resources. We recognize the Myaamiaki (Miami), Lnape (Delaware), Bodwwadmik (Potawatomi), and Saawanwa (Shawnee) people as past, present, and future caretakers of this land.Event factsEvent name: Architectural Material Technologies CommonsOrganizer: Indiana UniversityDate: 27-29 March, 2025Location: The Republic Building, Columbus, IndianaRegister to the event from here.Top image courtesy of Architectural Material Technologies Commons.> via Architectural Material Technologies Commonsarchitecture event