The Center for Augmented Computational Design in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, (commonly referred to as 'Design++') at ETH Zurich will host an opening event to showcase core research and teaching activities of the center and share the opening of the Immersive Design Lab (IDL).

During the event, you will hear about research perspectives from the diverse and interconnected domains of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Computer Science. The event will also feature the activities and features of the IDL, which was initiated and implemented by Gramazio Kohler Research, ETH Zurich.

Event schedule:

• 16.00 - 16.02: Welcome – Prof. Daniel Hall
• 16.02 - 16.10: Opening statement from ETH Zurich VP Research - Prof. Detlef Günther
• 16.10 - 16.15: Overview of the center - Dr. Danielle Griego
• 16.15 - 16.30: Keynote presentation - Prof. Marc Pollefeys
• 16.30 - 16.45: Design++ as a strategic initiative, input from the Advisory Board - Prof. Philippe Block, Prof. Stelian Coros, Prof. Robert Flatt
• 16.45 - 16.55: Immersive Design Lab virtual tour - Prof. Matthias Kohler and Dr. Romana Rust
• 16.55 - 17.10: Perspectives from Architecture presentation - Prof. Benjamin Dillenburger, Prof. Matthias Kohler, Dr. Romana Rust
• 17.10 - 17.25: Perspectives from Civil Engineering presentation - Prof. Walter Kaufman, Dr. Michael Kraus
• 17.25 - 17.40: Perspectives from Computer Science presentation - Prof. Siyu Tang, Dr. Roi Poranne
• 17.40 - 17.50: Q&A Panel discussion with speakers - moderated by Dr. Iro Armeni
• 17.50 - 17.55: A statement from our Strategic Partners – Basler & Hofmann
• 17.55 - 18.00: Closing remarks - Prof. Daniel Hall