/IAAC GLOBAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 Barcelona, 13-25 July Key words: interactive structures, energy optimization, ecology, metabolism, artificial intelligence, open data, digital fabrication, parametric design, DIY tools SMART itSELF is an agenda with research and education goals that combines science and technology with architecture and urban planning. Smart Cities, Smart Citizens, Self-Sufficiency, Self-Fabrication, Self-Organization, Self- Design and Self- and Collective Intelligence are some of the key words on which the academic agenda of the programme will focus. The final outcome of the programme will include the design and fabrication of interactive and parametric structures for energy optimization Faculty: Tutors: Areti Markopoulou, Tomas Diez, Rodrigo Rubio Computational Experts: Luis Fraguada, Alex Posada Guest Jury: Carolina Vallejo, Andreu Ulied, Vicente Guallart, Willy Müller Calendar: Programme duration: 13-25 July 2012 The programme is structured in three sections: 1. Digital Design and Parametric Modeling 2. Interactive and Informational Development 3. Digital Fabrication Prototyping Software: Rhino, RhinoCam, Grasshopper, Ecotect, Arduino, Processing Certification: All participants will receive an official certificate from IAAC and the Fab Lab BCN testifying to their participation in the course and accrediting their knowledge of the software used and expertise in Digital Fabrication techniques. For more info click here Previous IAAC Summer Schools: Visit the previous IAAC Summer Schools, which focused on: 1. Hyperhabitat /2008 2. Fab Lab Solar House /2009 3. Informalism /2010 4. Networked Smart Cities /2011