Fab Lab Barcelona

Fab Lab Barcelona, a benchmark in the global Fab Labs network, was established in 2007 as the first Fab Lab in the European Union[1] by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC).[2] Located in Barcelona's Poblenou district, this former factory has transformed into a hub of ideas, innovation, and education. It quickly became a leader in the maker culture and digital fabrication, contributing significantly to the global network of Fab Labs.[3] The lab is renowned for blending digital fabrication technologies with community-driven[4] and pedagogical innovation.[5] It is home of the Distributed Design platform, the exchange and networking hub for the European maker movement, promoting the connection between designers, makers, and the market.[6]

Prizes and awards

  • Remix El Barrio project won the STARTS Grand Prize by the European Commission for the most Innovative Collaboration in 2021.[7]
  • The Distributed Design platform led by Fab Lab Barcelona is an official member of the New European Bauhaus initiative in 2020.[8][9]
  • The Making Sense Toolkit co-developed as part of the Making Sense project received a STARTS Prize honourable mention in 2018.[10]
  • Recognized by the Financial Times, Google and leading European policymakers as one of 100 digital pioneers in Europe in 2017.[11]
  • Smart Citizen project won Most Innovative Initiative prize at Smart City Expo World Congress 2013.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About Fab Lab Barcelona".
  2. ^ "Fab Lab Barcelona - IAAC Research Department".
  3. ^ "About Fab Labs - FabLabs.io".
  4. ^ "The Smart Citizen platform, a project led by Fab Lab Barcelona since 2012".
  5. ^ "TECLA is a pedagogical innovation program".
  6. ^ "Distributed Design Platform".
  7. ^ "Remix El Barrio - STARTS Grand Prize 2021".
  8. ^ "Distributed Design in the Light of the New European Bauhaus".
  9. ^ "Distributed Design Platform - New European Bauhaus Partner".
  10. ^ "Making Sense: Citizen Sensing Toolkit - STARTS Prize".
  11. ^ "100 Digital Pioneers in Europe - Financial Times".
  12. ^ "Smart Citizen Project - Most Innovative Initiative Prize 2013".

External links

  • Fab Lab Barcelona
  • Centre for Bits and Atoms of MIT
  • Department of Architecture, MIT

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