Christian Derix shows examples of his computer simulation work at the R&D department of Aedas, looking at behavioural modelling and the process of generating a form from data. Heuristic algorithms that result in the best arrangement of space. Best explained visually…
http://www.aedas.com/ComputationalDesign

Robert Webb adds the issues of Peak Oil and Climate Change to the debate in his presentation “The Architecture of Energy”. Suggests the need for professionals to take the role of advising on and encouraging the switch to renewable energy.
http://www.quietrevolution.co.uk/

Indy Johar presents “Community Generative Urbanism”, discussing the building of the consumer economy, homes as assets and how architects have become mere consultants in this process subordinate to the market or the state. Suggests the RIBA have been slow to acknowledge the changing role. Continues to discuss how architects need to understand the social and economic conditions that make places work, issues of ’superdiversity’ and ‘everyday segregation’, and architects are well positioned to have an increasing role in influencing government and generating new propositions for systems, institutions and environments.
http://www.architecture00.net/

Second Panel of the day

Q&A session  - In response to questions from the floor Stephen Hill calls for more cooperation between different professions, Robert Webb suggests the RIBA should be campaigning for a reduction in emissions from existing buildings and coordinate efforts with other professional bodies.