The Architecture of Possible Worlds

Karl Chu sees a future of architecture that combines artificial intelligence and biological processes resulting in fantastical organic buildings.

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January 27, 2011, 1:00 PM PST

By Tim Halbur

George Dvorsky summarizes Chu's thoughts:

"He envisions a future in which humans have migrated to post-humanity and exist as "multiple beings" who take part in the emergent collective that is the "global brain." Because Chu considers architecture as an extension of the human and post-human being, he sees great potential for architecture to radically evolve along with its inhabitants and designers."

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