Michael U. Hensel is an architect, researcher, and writer. He is Professor for Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture where he directs the Research Centre for Architecture and Tectonics. He is a board member of the OCEAN Design Research Association and of BIONIS, the Biomimetics Network for Industrial Sustainability. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
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Defne Sunguroğlu Hensel [MSc EmTech AA Dipl RIBA II] is an architect, interior architect, and researcher. Currently she serves as a board member in the OCEAN Design Research Association. She studied architecture Part I at Kent University and completed her degree at the Architectural Association, where she also gained her MSc in the Emergent Technologies and Design Programme. Currently, she is working on her PhD entitled Multiple Performance Integration Models Based on Wood and Clay Based Systems as a stipend-funded PhD research fellow at AHO Oslo School of Architecture and Design. She received the Buro Happold studentship (2006) to pursue her research into Complex Brick Assemblies; the Holloway Trust Award (2006) for a significant contribution to the construction industry; a stipend by BDA – the Brick Development Association (2007); the Anthony Pott Memorial Award (2007) for detailed analysis and research of Eladio Dieste's work; as well as the CERAM Industrial Category Award (2007). She held innovation fellowships, and lectured, taught and exhibited internationally and her work has been published widely. Most recently she co-edited: Ertas H., Hensel M. and Sunguroğlu Hensel D. (Eds) (2010). Turkey – At the Threshold. London: AD Wiley. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
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Jeffrey P. Turko [AA Dipl. RIBA II] is the founder of the design practice NEKTON. He is currently Vice Chairman of the OCEAN Design Research Association and has collaborated on projects such as Landsc[r]aper – Urban Ring Bridge, the World Centre for Human Concerns and most recently the MM tent (aka Membrella). He studied and taught at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. He currently teaches architecture at the postgraduate diploma level at the University of East London School of Architecture and Visual Arts where he has been a senior lecturer since 2001. He has published his work and writings in numerous international architecture journals. He has been practising since 1999 and has been a registered architect in The Netherlands since 2001. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
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