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Lecture series focuses on medium density housing
Lecture series focuses on medium density housing
Experts in the fields of
architecture, planning and urban design will debate what
makes good medium density housing at the upcoming Fast
Forward lecture and discussion series starting at the
University of Auckland next week.
Auckland
has decided to grow up and in acknowledgment of the Unitary
Plan’s increased density and height, this semester’s
theme is ‘Doing medium density well’.
As the city looks to increase its medium density living options with terraced housing and apartments, Fast Forward speakers will consider how to do it well and ensure quality.
Hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning the series will range from design to technical solutions, supporting both the public and the profession to procure good medium density design.
Panel and audience discussions questioning how building design can establish a sense of community and whether very small, affordable apartments can be successful, are just some of the topics that will be covered.
The series starting on the evening of Thursday 16 March, runs until May and includes a medium density housing summit, taking place in April.
Fast Forward 2017 -
Autumn Lecture and Discussion Series
16
March. Lada Hršak (Amsterdam). Fisheye Lab:
Looking at the world through the eye of a
fish.
International Architect in Residence at the
School of Architecture & Planning and Principal of Bureau
LADA.
22 March. Architects
discuss design for medium density.
Architects from
Architectus, Cheshire, Jasmax and Warren & Mahoney present
their medium density mixed use and residential projects,
followed by a panel and audience discussion.
29 March. A developer’s view: Ockham Residential discuss their work.
5-6 April. Medium Density Housing Summit.
10 April. RTA Studio: Alexandra Park.
19 April. The Mayoral Taskforce on Housing.
26 April. New structural solutions: Cross laminated timber.
10 May. James Legge (Melbourne), Director, Six Degrees Architects: Melbourne medium density and architect as ethical developer.
24 May. Richard Hunt: New structural solutions: Fire and noise.
All events are free and open to the public. For the full information on each event please visit www.creative.auckland.ac.nz/fastforward
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