Event Info Format:Designing products & buildings using wastePublic Talk by Arthur Huang30 mins Arthur Huang’s Presentation + (15min presentation + 5 min open discussion) x 3 studentsTalk summary:Everyday, millions of tonnes of plastic, glass, cardboard, paper etc. are wasted - either dumped into landfills or leaked into the oceans - when they could be transformed and used again as raw materials.In his talk for students involved in design and business-related disciplines, the engineer architect and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Arthur Huang will explain how he came up with his idea to turn waste into high performing materials and architectural buildings. He will also share his innovative processes from ideation to design, to production, how to overcome challenges, his tips and techniques, what is important and what is a good design.After his presentation, Arthur will review 3 students’ projects and provide feedback on their feasibility, production and market potential.
About Arthur Huang:Engineer, architect and 2016 National Geographic Emerging Explorer Arthur Huang, is also founder of ‘closed loop’ firm Miniwiz that turns post consumer trash such as discarded plastics, apparel, and even cigarette butts into “high-performance materials” to build everything from sailboats to skyscrapers and consumer goods. Under Arthur Huang’s leadership, Miniwiz is today a global leader in post-consumer recycling technology through its innovative architectural projects throughout Asia and the rest of the world, such as a project to turn Taipei’s food waste into BioEthanol.His achievements through Miniwiz include being named Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (2015), creating the Nike Aerostatic Dome in Milan (2014) and IDEA GOLD Award, Chicago, USA (2013), Financial Times’ Earth Award (2010) and The Wall Street Journal’s Asian Innovation Award (2011).Arthur graduated from Harvard University with a Master’s in architecture, and from Cornell University with a degree in the same field.**Lunch will be provided after the talk. Please register responsibility so we do not waste food. Thank you.
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