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Daniel Tish's research lies at the intersection of digital fabrication, material science, sustainability, and computation. He investigates new design opportunities through the lens of bespoke materiality, focusing on the development of carbon-negative biocomposites derived from microorganisms and robotic fabrication methods. His work aims to address the high carbon footprint of architecture and the built environment using technological solutions and circular economies. Tish's research establishes multidisciplinary collaborations, delivering innovative material technology in the realm of design science. He challenges the reliance on industrialized materials within digital fabrication contexts and explores fabrication methods that accommodate the unpredictability of biomaterials. Tish also engages in teaching and research at Harvard, supported by institutions like the Salata Institute and the Joint Center for Housing Studies, and has been recognized as a fellow at Design Akademie Saaleck (dieDAS).
Harvard Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA
Design critic and researcher focusing on architecture and engineering.
Harvard Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA
Jointly appointed in the Materials Processes Systems group.
University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning • Ann Arbor, MI
Taught digital fabrication.
Autodesk • YYYY
Developed computer-vision technologies for construction robotics.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).