The design and fabrication of innovative forms in a continuum
CMA (Centre for Mediterranean Architecture),
Chania, Crete, Greece 3 and 4 September 2009
Please, send your 500 word abstract to
The symposium will focus on the following themes:
1.Digital Fabrication and File-to-Factory Production in Schools of Architecture:
What teaching protocols have you established in your school? What are the , teaching methodologies you implement?
Presentation of case studies and good f2f practice.
Necessary infrastructure, machinery, equipment for working on f2f. Possibilities, limitations, capacities
Necessary software to operate f2f•Student competences necessary to work on f2f in the lab
Teacher competences necessary to work on f2f in the lab
Computer Technician competences necessary to work on f2f in the lab•Equipment Technician competences necessary to work on f2f in the school model shop/ workshop
2. Digital Fabrication and File-to-Factory Production, Mass Customisation in architectural practice:
What work or communication protocols have you established in your practice?
Presentation of case studies and good f2f practice.
Necessary infrastructure, machinery, equipment for working on f2f. Possibilities, limitations, capacities•Necessary software to operate f2f
Architect’s competences necessary to work on f2f in the office.
3.Digital Fabrication and File-to-Factory Production in the Building Industry:
What work or communication protocols have you established in your enterprise?
Presentation of case studies and good f2f practice.
Necessary infrastructure, machinery, equipment for working on f2f. Possibilities, limitations, capacities
Necessary software to operate f2f
Employee’s competences necessary to work on f2f in the lab