BUFFALO, NY — The sixth consecutive Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) will take place on August 19, 2021, commencing with an opening keynote speech by Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, principals of Tod Williams and Billie Tsien Architects | Partners. ACAW is an industry-academic collaborative workshop hosted by Boston Valley Terra Cotta, with Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture and the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. Its aim is to broaden industry professionals’ knowledge of the performance of terra cotta, encouraging a deeper understanding of manufacturing architectural ceramics that will inform next-generation designs. Guided by terra cotta manufacturers and ceramicists, eight teams of architects, façade engineers, and educators work together over the course of the workshop to share knowledge and gain experience developing terra cotta wall assemblies. Visual mockups – constructed by the teams on-site at Boston Valley – will be virtually presented during the conference. The event is concluded by closing keynote speaker Mic Patterson, PHD and LEED AP+ of Façade Tectonics Institute.
The ACAW 2021 conference will be held on Thursday, August 19, and is open to the public. To register for the event or for more details and sponsorship information, visit the event’s website: http://archceramicworkshop.com.
ACAW is a hands-on research and development workshop for architects and facade engineers to explore the use of terra cotta in high-performance facade design.
Created in 2016 by Boston Valley Terra Cotta, the Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) encourages both industry and academic professionals to elevate design through a greater understanding of the unique properties of terra cotta and the manufacturing process. The spirit of ACAW stems from a belief that this research-driven workshop provides hands-on industry experience, increasing exploration with fewer constraints. Teams from varying backgrounds come together to design with terra cotta, creating mockups that push the formal limitations of architectural ceramics. ACAW 2021 is supported by Carnegie Melon University and the University at Buffalo.
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