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VIRTUAL TICKETS FOR NORDIC X Course & Conference - August 2024
View lectures and masterclasses by legends in architecture, design and human sciences remotely, this August from our MB Nordic X course and conference. Proceeds from sale of Virtual Tickets support the Scholarships Program. Please help us to make knowledge in design for human and environmental health accessible, around the world.
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Moving Boundaries Nordic X
The 4th edition of the MB Course and Conference in Stockholm and Helsinki from August 12-23 features lectures, masterclasses and workshops at the interface of environmental psychology, sociology, neuro/cognitive science, architecture and design. Read the next pages to find out how you can get Virtual Tickets to watch all lectures and discussions from August 12-14 and/or August 21-23 remotely. You will also have free access to video recordings for 3 months, in case you cannot watch them live.
Our August course features some of the most distinguished designers, scientists, and philosophers in the world (see their bios in the following pages). Lectures will focus on the importance and our ethical responsibility to design for human and environmental health. Light, human ecology, relationship of body and landscape, health, sleep and circadian rhythms, and strategies to create restorative environments will be some of the central topics.
In the Nordic world of long summer days and equally long winter nights, place shapes space for its greatest architecture. Here, the work of Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz in Sweden and Alvar Aalto in Finland, along with that of contemporary masters, as Juhani Pallasmaa, Juha
Leiviska and others, defines a special, humanistic form of Modernism recognized early in the 20th century as a distinct counterpoint to the universality of the International Style. It is an architecture rooted in Nordic traditions and local materials, responsive in a most compelling manner to the unique conditions of daylight near the Arctic Circle and the impacts of seasonal extremes.
It is one of carefully modulated light and of hapticity — truly an architecture of atmosphere, lending itself to investigations psychological, physiological, neural, and biological as well as architectural. This 2024 edition of Moving Boundaries will explore the phenomenon of Nordic Architecture to uncover its paragons, lessons, and inspirations towards a more meaningful — that is to say, humane—architecture and design for the twenty-first century and beyond.
Course Topics include: Multisensory perception in architecture and design; dynamic experience; architectural atmospheres and mood; daylight; emotional, material and haptic qualities of light and color; circadian rhythms; ecology and restorative environments.
Design for Human and Environmental Health
At the heart of the Moving Boundaries Collaborative are initiatives in Education, Research & Practice, and in Outreach & Advocacy. MB is an international interdisciplinary initiative, which serves as a platform for collaboration between educators and scientists, health experts and clinicians, practitioners and students of architecture, institutions of design, research and learning. Encounters of scientists and design professionals produce an exciting new frontier of human knowledge and they lead to a new understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the designer. At Moving Boundaries we view design from a humanistic perspective, committed to flourishing of the person and communities, centered on physical health and psychological wellness. Join the Movement.
Education
Immerse yourself in courses that provide insight at the interface of human sciences and design
Our pioneering online and on-site courses, taught by world-class faculty, support passionate students and professionals to bring the power of science-informed and evidence-based design into daily life and practice. In addition to our popular two-week intensive international on-site courses and workshops, we are adding new professional development programs, retreats in beautiful landscapes, webinars, 10-week online courses, and a rich archive of resources for the community, including course readers, bibliographies, articles, multimedia, MB conference publications, and an exciting library of lecture video recordings, from past events, on our website.
Research & Practice
Integrate knowledge of human sciences and design into your professional life
We cultivate and support new insight, leading to revolutionary applications in design at multiple scales, as well as healthy collaboration with community and culture. In an era of climate crisis, injustice, lack of accessibility, unsustainable building practices and more, our movement offers a way toward a more healthy, humane, peaceful and sustainable built environment. Weaving together individual and collective approaches, your design or research practice can truly become a service to individuals and communities. Our courses all feature practical tools and applications for design, and we can help you to create guides for putting ideas into practice. Our consulting services take the commitment to practice to a new level.
Outreach & Advocacy
Inspire Others and Spread the Knowledge of Humanist Design for a Healthier World
Humanist architecture, interior, lighting, and urban design promote well-being in every aspect of our lives. Moving Boundaries Collaborative supports and nurtures our alumni community and new participants, connects people and ideas, provides new research and consulting opportunities and empowers many through our generous scholarships program. New initiatives in outreach and a growing archive of publications allow us to inspire others and to spread pioneering knowledge in human sciences applied to design, as we advocate together for a healthier and more sustainable built environment.
ECOLOGY OF LIGHT IN SPACE VIRTUAL TICKETS
Distinguished faculty shown on the previous page will all lecture on the topic “Ecology of light in space” on August 12, 13 and 14.
The Nordic X program will explore relationships between people and their physical environments, focusing on “light in space.” Designers and scientists will examine, discuss, debate, and experience these relationships, placing special emphasis on the unique qualities of light in northern latitudes, where the sun’s path and seasonal variations create distinctive lighting conditions.
The program delves into how light makes space palpable and influences architectural practice. By examining the interplay of light with structure, enclosure, and form, participants will gain insights into the balance of interiorist and exteriorist tendencies in design. This comprehensive exploration includes lectures from experts in bodyconscious design, circadian rhythms, lighting design, and visual neuroscience, ensuring a multidisciplinary understanding of light’s impact on our built environment and on our health.
Purchase tickets for live-streamed events in packages of 3 or 6 half-day sessions. Start by scanning the QR code below to read the lecture abstracts. Then get your virtual tickets by scanning the QR code on the next page.
The virtual ticket includes:
• Attendance to 3 or 6 half-day sessions
• Continuous translation
• Free access to course recordings for 3 months
• Lectures, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions
SPECIAL “VIRTUAL TICKET X” 6 HALF-DAY PACKAGE:
• Certificate of Completion, hand-signed by the MB Director and both Co-Chairs
• Course Reader
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PACKAGE:
• Access for 3 people at your organization
• Your logo displayed on our Partners page on the course website.
LECTURE BROCHURE
INTERWEAVING THE SENSES
Contemporary neuroscience has revealed that our senses work together, challenging the traditional emphasis on vision in architecture and design. Understanding the role of hapticity (touch) and other senses like proprioception (the body’s ability to sense movement and location) has shown that perception is a collaborative process between the brain and the body. This expanded understanding includes insights from cognitive science, environmental psychology, phenomenology, and chronobiology.
In the last three days of the Nordic X program, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how different senses influence our interaction with the environment. Highlights include Juhani Pallasmaa’s talk at Aalto University in Helsinki on August 21st, celebrating his influence on architecture and science, and providing a rich exploration of human perception in architectural spaces. Distinguished faculty shown on the previous page will lecture on the topic “Interweaving the Senses in Design” on August 21, 22 and 23. Scan the QR code at the right to get your Virtual Tickets.
SPECIAL VIRTUAL TICKET PRICES
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL PRICES - ONLY UNTIL JULY 1
Price for 3 Half-Days: $250 (August 12, 13, 14 or August 21, 22, 23)
Price for 6 Half-Days: $480 (August 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23)
Price for the Virtual Ticket X: $540
MB at Work Package for 3 Half-Days: $690
MB at Work Package for 6 Half-Days: $1,380
STEPS FOR PURCHASING THE VIRTUAL TICKET
• Step 1: Scan the QR Code below. Then, select your package from the list and proceed to payment.
• Step 2: You will receive a message confirming your payment. One month before the course begins, we will send you links and instructions for the live-stream.
VIRTUAL TICKETS
“I was delighted and moved to be with my architecture and neuroscience heroes.
Beyond all expectations, the friendships, old and new, all expanded! I had the pleasure of meeting, sharing life and ideas, with so many wonderful people from so many different places and backgrounds.
I have attended hundreds of conferences and courses around the world, and this was the best in terms of both content and ambiance.
Moving Boundaries was an incredible opportunity to attend lectures by scientists, architects and authors whom I have always treasured. Listening to them present their work, that I had read before so many times, brought many unexpected insights - indeed a remarkable experience!
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What an inspiring two weeks! Congratulations on putting together an information-packed and fun course.
There is nothing better than seeing old friends, making new ones, while sharing knowledge and endless possibilities for future activities.
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Moving Boundaries created such a community: one of the most powerful alliances of scientists and architects ever assembled.
Thank you, Moving Boundaries, for such a transformative experience which helped me to find a new path! This course gave me access to an amazing community of knowledge and exposed me to information and ideas I was longing to hear after decades of practice. It validated the need to bring architecture back to a human-centered practice. I leave this course with a network of outstanding faculty and participants with whom to share common interests and knowledge that will inspire and support me in my future work.
There are few moments in one’s life that rise to the level of unforgettable experiences. Marriage is one, the birth of a child another. Two weeks ago I returned from a conference of architects, scientists, planners, medical professionals and psychologists that will remain one of the truly profound experiences of my life.
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Building a community of researchers and thinkers, in the way that the Moving Boundaries course accomplished it, is indispensable.
The majority of the faculty are absolute world-class academics and leaders in their disciplines. It truly was an honor to watch back-to-back lectures from them.
The course created an incredible sense of community and belonging. A group of talented people came together in two cities, passionate and determined to revolutionize the way architecture is created.
Participation in the Moving Boundaries course was a meaningful and empowering experience. I learned so much in just two weeks!
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