Neil Thomas MBE IASS 2024 Keynote Presentation

Neil Thomas MBE held a keynote presentation during IASS 2024 at ETH Zurich, moderated by Jacqueline Pauli.
Neil Thomas is a British Structural Engineer. In 1989 he founded the renowned Atelier One, a creative studio based in London, United Kingdom. In his work, Neil believes in a holistic approach to structural design, with active engagement throughout the design process. Form must follow function, there can not be a disconnect between architecture and engineering. Neil encourages his team to consider the fundamental structural principles governing their design rather than being over-reliant on computer analysis. Neil has pioneered the use of a number of innovative materials, most recently advocating the use of Carbon Fibre to reduce weight of a touring structure. His broad expertise is reflected in the diverse nature of his completed projects. They include large scale roofs, tensile structures, touring structures, arts installations and staging structures, with materials including timber, steel, concrete, carbon fiber and even Lego. Neil holds a number of high profile posts in the UK and US educational service, most recently being a Visiting Professor to Yale and MIT.
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