This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the concept of a sustainable city and contribute to a collective vision of Lisbon's future while gaining new skills and insights into AI and VR technologies. During the workshop, participants will construct their own VR headsets using eco-friendly materials. They will learn the basics of AI-powered tools to create immersive 360-degree environments that represent future scenarios for Lisbon. The session will cover essential AI concepts, including image recognition and environment simulation, providing hands-on experience in building and applying these technologies in urban sustainability contexts.
Participants should bring a 4-6" Android/iOS phone and a laptop with Blender 3.1 or later (you can download Blender for free on blender.org).
This installation features a stationary viewing stand equipped with a virtual reality headset, allowing users to immerse themselves in a 360-degree simulation of Lisbon's potential future as a sustainable and self-sufficient urban environment. The experience highlights innovative concepts like decentralised production and community-focused living through interactive VR content. Set up within a compact 4x4 metre space, this installation is designed to engage participants in exploring transformative urban development ideas, leveraging high-definition visual storytelling to inspire a shift toward sustainability.
Megan Ammari (she/her), designer and AI researcher, focuses on creating sustainable, community-driven environments. Her work combines aesthetics and fabrication with social responsibility, reflecting the evolving needs of society.