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“If we can scale the structure and function relationships found in trees and crustaceans - we will be able to architect buildings, including full scale towers, as living structures able to adapt and respond to their environment.”

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Neri Oxman
Neri Oxman

Neri Oxman is an American designer of Israeli origin, renowned for her innovative work in the fields of architecture, design, and engineering. She graduated from MIT and founded the Emergent Technology Group at the Media Lab. Oxman is celebrated for her interdisciplinary approach and contributions to sustainable design. more

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