Research

Welcome to our BIP program, dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable cities through interdisciplinary collaboration. With input from experts across Europe, we aim to break conventional boundaries and foster fresh insights for holistic urban solutions. Through lectures, discussions, and practical case studies, participants will explore topics such as urban design, cultural integration, and technological innovation. By the end of the workshop, attendees will possess the tools and inspiration to address the complexities of sustainable urban development, culminating in the creation of innovative concepts for both utopian and dystopian cities.

Join us in shaping a brighter future for urban environments, where cities thrive in harmony with nature and enhance the quality of life for all residents!

Interdisciplinary Exchange: This program aims to unite scholars, students and practitioners from diverse fields, including environmental humanities, arts, architecture, social sciences, and more. By embracing interdisciplinary collaboration, we seek to break down silos and catalyze innovative ideas.

Lectures/Workshops from Leading Experts: Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to attend lectures by experts in fields such as botanics, dystopian cities, and virtual reality architecture. These lectures will provide valuable insights and inspire new ways of thinking about sustainable cities.

critical thinking: Participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions and activities that challenge existing notions of sustainability. By questioning assumptions and exploring alternative viewpoints, we will lay the groundwork for a more inclusive and adaptive urban future.

Practical Application: We believe in bridging theory with practice. Throughout the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to work on real-world case studies and propose concrete solutions that can be implemented in urban contexts across Europe.

cultural exchange: Sustainability is not solely an academic pursuit but a societal and cultural one. We encourage participants to share their unique cultural perspectives, fostering a rich tapestry of ideas and approaches that can be applied to cities of varying sizes and contexts.

To become partners in this project, participants will need to request their mobility in their university of origin through K131 which will cover the expenses of coming to Madrid.

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FRIDAY APRIL 12

Between Functional Art and Creative Technology – Teresa Fernández Pello – 12/04. 11:00-12:00

THURSDAY APRIL 18

What do we understand by sustainability? – Join team: PhD Cima; PhD Molina; PhD Muñiz, PhD Muñoz, PhD Sánchez – 18/04. 12:00-13:30

MONDAY APRIL 22

Design of Sustainable Cities in the Critical Era of Artificial Intelligence – Sergio del Castillo Tello – 22/04. 12:15-13:45

Collaborative Brainstorming Intervention – Miguel Oyarzun – 22/04. 15:00-16:00

Talk&Walk Sustainable Cities – Carlos Fernández Pello and Pablo Aguado – 22/04. 16:00-18:00

TUESDAY APRIL 23

Trees in the City – Mariano Sánchez García – 23/04. 10:00-12:00

Meeting the artists: installation - Manuel Álvarez – 23/04 – 12:15-13:45

Creation Tools: Approaching the Interdisciplinary Creative Process – Larissa del Pozo – 23/04 – 12:15-13:45

Music and Social Awarebess  – Gilberto Bartoloni – 23/04. 15:00-16:00

Opening and closing of bubble time?  – Violeta Nicolás – 23/04. 15:00-16:00

Leaks and mutations – Suso Saiz – 23/04. 16:00-18:00

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24

Towards a culture of design – Miguel Leiro – 24/04. 10:00-11:00

Walking the nightless city – Fernando de Retes – 24/04. 11:15-13:30

Making Eco-Cities Bloom: A Roleplaying Approach to Sustainability and Urban Design – Alejandro Rivero and Irene Sanz – 24/04. 15:00-17:00

Resid[u]ential culture. Art, housing and the city waste - Cristina Maya - 24/04. 15:00-17:00

Vortex: REDUCTION   Vincenzo Germano – 24/04. 17:00-18:00

THURSDAY APRIL 25

Surface Cities part II – Carlos Fernández Pello and Pablo Aguado – 25/04. 10:00-12:00

Installation workshop – Elena SV Flys and Noni Lazaga – 25/04. 12:15-14:15

Can cities be sustainable? - Álvaro Hernández – 25/04. 16:00-18:00

Performing the city – Leyson Ponce – 25/04. 16:00-18:00

FRIDAY APRIL 26

Collaborative brainstorming intervention – Miguel Oyarzun – 26/04. 10:00-12:00

Installation intervention – Collaborative Session – 26/04. 12:15-13:15

FRIDAY MAY 3

Rediscovering city's attractiveness through regional art and culture resources toward-Tatsuya Kitamura – 03/05. 11:00-12:00

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For any questions you can contact us in the following e-mail: investigacion@taiarts.com.