Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of Bjarke Ingels Group and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert discuss their joint project in Marfa, Texas, which expands Lambert’s innovative campground hotel, El Cosmico. They describe their work with construction technology company, ICON, and their innovative approach to hospitality in the desert that uses the landscape and its materials for inspiration. Ingles and Lambert discuss how 3D printing technology and robotic construction holds promise for affordable housing projects, artisanal architecture, and even building on the moon.

Learning objectives:  

·     Describe the elements of El Cosmico’s original design and how Bjarke Ingels and Liz Lambert plan to evolve it.

·     Explain the concept of El Cosmic in terms of how it uses materials and landscape to reshape the idea of luxury camping.

·     List the ways 3D printing and robotic construction can support affordable housing projects and also maintain an artisan style, according to Ingels and Lambert.

·     Discuss the vision Lambert and Ingels have for how design and construction would be implemented on the moon or other planet.

Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW

Speaker: Aaron Prinz