BUILDing Forward, an exhibition sponsored by the Autodesk BUILD Space at BSA Space, explores the innovation around ‘making’ in the building and infrastructure industries—both material fabrication and larger construction.

The exhibition demonstrates the future of making and the radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. BUILDing Forward introduces this future as an opportunity to craft a new collective understanding of what's possible in our built environment: how people design, make, and work together.

Through a series of artifacts from timber fabrication prototypes to studies on the form and function of glass created in the Autodesk BUILD Space, as well as programs and events, BUILDing Forward addresses three key themes: the shift experienced by the design industry, the blurring line between architect and builder, and how technology is helping designers to create buildings and infrastructure that are socially and physically connected, sustainable, resilient, and beautiful.

Rick Rundell AIA, technology and innovation strategist, and senior director at Autodesk says: “BUILDing Forward offers a glimpse into the future of building through the experiences of the Autodesk BUILD Space research, project, and startup teams as they design, build, and test prototypes. We are pleased to partner with the BSA Foundation to share this vision of the future of the built world around us.”

Laura Wernick FAIA, chair of the BSA Foundation says: “The Foundation is delighted to host an exhibition that encourages multidisciplinary collaboration and presents an innovative approach to the technologies and processes that will contribute to the creation of  more impactful architecture.”

The list of exhibits and projects, many created by architecture firms based in Boston, include:

Tact(AL)
Marnfah Kanjanavanit, Anthony Nitche, Dyani Robarge, Rachel Sung, Jeremy Ficca
Carnegie Mellon University - School of Architecture

Design By Making: Nail Laminated Timber Panel
Jeremy Luebker, Yehia Madkour, Andrew Tsay Jacobs
Perkins+Will

Emerson College Little Building
Thomas C. Carrier, Edward Schelleng, Kate Ford, Jenna Carolan, Nick Nigro
Elkus Manfredi Architects and Suffolk

Digital Glass Fabrication
Lucy Yip, Stefanie Pender
Autodesk BUILD Space

WinterLight Pavilion for The Rose Kennedy Greenway
Autodesk BUILD Space, The Rose Kennedy Greenway, Studio NYL Structural Engineers, Tocci Construction and PennState University
Sasaki

Lumii Display
Tom Baran, Matt Hirsch, Daniel Lethinger, Ryan Marten, Olivia Mitchell
Lumii

Digital Steel: Complex Stud Geometries
Autodesk BUILD Space, Howick, Ltd.

MetaComb Material
Seva Tsodokov
MetaComb

Exhibition visitors are encouraged to examine the future of building via exhibition artifacts and project examples from Autodesk’s BUILD Space. Interactive workshops featuring simple robotics offer visitors the opportunity to experience new fabrication methods and design options.

The opening reception for BUILDing Forward  will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm. This special event, free and open to the public, is an opportunity to explore the exhibition while enjoying complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres. To RSVP visit, architects.org/programs-and-events/opening-reception-building-forward.

Additional programs include networking receptions, talks from industry innovators, and opportunities to learn first-hand the processes that shape our design decisions.