February 18, 2022
Meet the 8 Winners of Metropolis’s Responsible Disrupters Program
Disruption in technology is often associated with negative consequences like social disorder, environmental degradation, and economic marginalization. Facebook (now Meta) founder Mark Zuckerberg summed up this ethos with his early motto “Move fast and break things.” But disruption can also be beneficial. When done right, it can encourage health, wellness, efficiency, and equity. In that spirit, Metropolis is thrilled to share the winners of its first Responsible Disruptors program, honoring A&D technology projects that represent significant change for the better.
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Three Technology Projects Represent Change for the Better
Tree Folio NYC, Dwelling Unit for Musicians, and Scout received honorable mentions in Metropolis’ inaugural Responsible Disruptors…
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ZGF Architects Builds a Transparent and Inclusive Timber Assessment Tool
Upstream, a winner of Metropolis’ inaugural Responsible Disruptors competition, is an open-source calculator that gives designers a comprehensive view…
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Urban Sequoia Raises the Bar on Carbon Neutral Urban Design
SOM’s Urban Sequoia, a winner of Metropolis’ inaugural Responsible Disruptors competition, envisions “forests” of carbon absorbers in…
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A Pedestrian Bridge in Texas Expresses the Idea of Community In Its Design
A winner of Metropolis’ inaugural Responsible Disruptors competition, Drift was dropped into place via crane and includes…
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Carlo Ratti Designs a Floating Structure to Heat A City and Create Community
One of the winners of Metropolis’ first-ever Responsible Disruptors program, Hot Heart, a recreation center, stores thermal energy for the city of…
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John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects’ New Tool Merges Data with Humanity
The Open Source Homelessness Initiative, a winner of Metropolis‘ inaugural Responsible Disruptors competition, lets visitors peruse case studies,…
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