Calcalist Article

Here's the link to the article related to my interview a few weeks ago with Calcalist. It's in Hebrew, so feel free to run google translate if you have language difficulties. I was pleasantly surprised to be presented with Greg Lynn in the article. He was the one who introduced me and my classmates to the subject. Omer, the journalist, had asked me to answer a couple more questions, but it seems like they ran the story before my answers reached him. Those are posted below along with the link to the article. Enjoy-

http://www.calcalist.co.il/internet/articles/0,7340,L-3596038,00.html

Q: In what ways do the use of robotics in architecture can improve our lives?

A: In my sense robotics in architecture can be tied to sustainability and inclusive design. By transforming from A type of use to B type of use, or by evolving as the user ages, we can imagine a building with multiple purposes in time sequence and use spatially. And that we would need to build on one property would create more natural ground. If used in interactive/responsive ways I believe it would be big in inclusive design, empowering people with disabilities. Easiest and currently in use items would be lighting; lights turning on by sensor. Maybe steps could move up and the user wouldn't need to step up for instance.

Q: What still need do happen for robotics in architecture to enter common use (such as in typical residential projects)?

A: At the moment I can think of three things. First, both the designer and the client need to understand how and why robotics can be useful. Second, engineers and architects need to collaborate more. Third, perhaps in consequence of the second item, for robotics in architecture to enter general use, it needs to be cost effective. One way to resolve this would be developing moduler robotic item that can be built in for residential projects, something that can be mass produce-able.