City of the Future
Today, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas; a proportion that the UN expects to increase to 66% by 2050, with close to 90% of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa. By necessity, the city of the future should be sustainable, maximize resource-use efficiency, and draw from renewable sources to supply energy, food, and water for all. These questions bring many uncertainties but one key certainty: science and technology will be essential to bring the city of the future to life.
Be part of the City of the Future
Running from Sunday, April 29 to Thursday, May 3, 2018, the Enrichment in the Spring program explored with the building of the City of the Future. Our program was chaired by Professor Omar Knio and was open to the entire KAUST community and invited guests.
Design Thinking Masterclass - Session 1
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
Challenge yourself and design a block of the City of the future! Everyone at KAUST is invited to enroll to this design challenge masterclass, where 10 teams will go through thinking, designing and ra ... more
Design Thinking Masterclass - Session 2
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
Challenge yourself and design a block of the City of the future! Everyone at KAUST is invited to enroll to this design challenge masterclass, where 10 teams will go through thinking, designing and ra ... more
Design Thinking Exhibition - May 2
Location: Bldg. 20, Rehearsal Room
Vote for your favourite City of the Future! All the models created at the Design Thinking Masterclass will be exhibited and showcased during the 2018 Enrichment of the Spring program. Don't miss ... more
Design Thinking Exhibition - May 3
Location: Bldg. 20, Rehearsal Room
Vote for your favourite City of the Future! All the models created at the Design Thinking Masterclass will be exhibited and showcased during the 2018 Enrichment of the Spring program. Don't miss ... more
