Neri Oxman

Neri Oxman is best known for pioneering which design philosophy that integrates technology, biology, and material science?

• Biomimicry

• Parametric Design

• Material Ecology

• Postmodern Architecture

Which of the following best describes Neri Oxman’s approach to design materials?

• Using industrial composites to mimic nature

• Designing with synthetic plastics for sustainability

• Creating materials that behave like living organisms

• Using only recycled construction waste

What is the name of the research group founded by Neri Oxman at the MIT Media Lab?

• Digital Fabrication
• Mediated Matter
• Interactive Design
• Synthetic Biology

Neri Oxman’s work rejects digital fabrication in favor of purely natural processes.

• False
• Neri Oxman exclusively uses digital fabrication techniques.
• True
• Neri Oxman’s work is entirely artificial and synthetic.

Match the project to its description:

ProjectDescription:
1. Silk Pavilion
2. Vespers
3. Wanderers
A. 3D printed wearable structures exploring skin and environment
B. Collaboration between silkworms and robotics
C. Death masks exploring life, death, and technology

• 1–A, 2–B, 3–C

• 1–B, 2–C, 3–A

• 1–C, 2–B, 3–A

• 1–A, 2–C, 3–B

Neri Oxman often describes her work as existing “at the intersection of ______, ______, and ______.”

• Design, Science, and Art

• Art, Design, and Science

• Science, Art, and Design

• Art, Science, and Design

Which statement best captures the goal of Oxman’s concept of Material Ecology?

• To promote the use of synthetic materials regardless of environmental impact.
• To focus solely on the economic benefits of material production.
• To develop materials that prioritize aesthetic appeal over sustainability.
• To create sustainable materials that harmonize with ecological systems.

Name one natural organism or system that has inspired Oxman’s design research.

• Termite mounds
• Spider webs
• Coral reefs
• Beehives

The Aguahoja project by Neri Oxman explores biodegradable structures made from chitin, cellulose, and pectin.

• True

• False

How Neri Oxman’s work challenges traditional architectural boundaries between the designer, material, and environment. Provide one example of her project that demonstrates this relationship.

• The 'Glass House,' which uses only transparent materials to create a structure.
• The 'Concrete Jungle,' which focuses solely on urban landscaping without any design elements.
• The 'Wooden Pavilion,' which is built entirely from recycled wood without any interaction with the environment.
• One example of her project is the 'Silk Pavilion,' which uses silkworms to weave a structure, demonstrating the collaboration between living organisms, material, and design.