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David Benjamin is an Associate Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, where he explores the intersection of biology and computation in the context of architectural design. His work focuses on creating an actionable framework for environmental sustainability, treating buildings as dynamic systems rather than static objects. His innovative design strategies seek to leverage opportunities for decarbonization at scale. Notable projects he has worked on include the Airbus NIS Engine Factory, a facility aimed at low-carbon manufacturing; the Princeton University Embodied Computation Lab, dedicated to architectural research; and Hy-Fi, a remarkable branching tower for the Museum of Modern Art made from a new carbon-negative brick. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Harvard University as well as a Master of Architecture from Columbia University. He has also edited the book 'Embodied Energy Design: Making Architecture Metrics Narratives', contributing to the discourse on sustainable architecture.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)