Point B and modeLab have joined forces to host a Parametric Design to Fabrication Workshop to be held at the Point B studio April 3-4, 2010!

This workshop will provide participants the experience of taking a design from conception through parametric definition through to digital fabrication in an intensive and hands-on environment.

Over the course of two days, the workshop will involve iterative prototyping and associative design strategies capable of incorporating and embracing an array of material and fabrication constraints. Participants will explore and construct highly articulated material assemblies through computer-aided manufacturing, mold making, and casting. Attendance will be capped at 12 to provide each participant maximum dedicated time with instructors.

For more information, and to register for this workshop, please visit the modeLab website at:

http://modelab.nu/?p=2400

Josh Lobel, newly-named Director of b.Digi, has been invited to speak at KA Connect 2010 - a knowledge management conference for the AEC industry, in Chicago on April 8th and 9th, 2010.

Josh was also featured on a recent Knowledge Architecture blog post in relation to the KA Connect Conference.

Point B has been accepted to the Smart Geometry 2010 Conference in Barcelona this April. We will be participating in the “High Tech Design - Low Tech Construction” cluster.

Point b recently had two objects on display at the Philly [heart] Design Exhibition, located at The Rotunda on The University of Pennsylvania’s campus. The event was curated by Jamie and Issac Salm of MIO, and Alexandra Schmidt-Ullrich. The show featured product, graphic, and interactive design in an immersive environment. We would like to thank Jamie, Issac, and Alexandra for their efforts in putting together a great exhibit for the city of Philadelphia!

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Thursday, September 18th, Point b will be speaking at a Greenable Event in Old City Philadelphia. The conversation will center on design and sustainability, and the tools/tool-making that facilitate designing within environmental constraints.

Networking Event
Join us for an educational and networking opportunity for builders, developers, and others in the trade @ Greenable.

Featuring discussions with:

Point B Design: how to design and build sustainably.

Sam Klein, MaGrann Associates, Senior Program Consultant in support of Green Building: the underlying philosophy and universal concepts that encompass all green building programs.

Dave Krupp Certified Eco-Broker and LEED AP: ways to deliver true value and marketing appeal to today’s green buyers and tenants

Location: Greenable - 126 Market St. Philadelphia

Time: September 18, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Fare: Food and drink provided
RSVP: lynne@greenable.net
Cost: $10 for Greenable Members, $15 Non-Members
RSVP is REQUIRED

Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m., Point b Design will be hosting the first in a series of happy hours at our office. This is an opportunity to come out and visit our studio, meet our people and engage in stimulating conversation.

The Purpose of the evening is to establish strategic alliances and identify potential collaborative opportunities within the group. The event will be loosely structured with an informal welcome, followed by a brief presentation by members of our office, concluding with a discussion. It is our goal that every month or so, someone new will volunteer or be asked to present work ranging from architectural design to infinity.

If you are able to come or know someone who would be interested, please RSVP to jonathan@pointbdesign.com. All are welcome, but we would like to have an idea of how many people to accommodate.

Visit us for b.Digi Night at our studio
7:00 pm Wednesday August 6, 2008
214 Kalos St Philadelphia PA 19128