Dezeen promotion: École des Ponts ParisTech has launched Build'in, a platform that reflects the university's move towards digital technologies, as the construction industry changes.
Five years of research on digital construction by the Navier Laboratory ? one of 12 labs at École des Ponts ParisTech ? lead to the launch of the Build'in technological platform.
The platform was developed to tackle the challenges of digitalising construction through open innovation and an interdisciplinary research approach. The aim is to address the changing needs of the industry and the necessary qualifications for those seeking employment.

Design by Data sets out to train students in advanced design tools such as coding, algorithmic approach and artificial intelligence. Digital manufacturing and design processes like robotics, 3D printing, electronics and mechatronics, as applied to architectural and construction projects, are also included. Students also have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of digital culture, advanced mathematics, computational strategies and modelling and managing complex geometries.
The course encourages a process-oriented approach to design, based on theory of genetic optimisation and the use of environmental data in architecture.

The next round of applications for the Design by Data masters programme for the academic year 2020/2021 close on 18 February 2020. Next year's courses will begin in September 2020 and finish in July 2021.
Candidates must hold a ...