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Kent Larson is a Professor of Practice at the MIT Media Lab, where he directs the City Science group. His research focuses on urban architectural design, urban modeling and simulation, transformable micro-housing, living laboratories, ultralight autonomous mobility, and algorithmic dynamic zoning. Larson's work has been recognized with the 10-Year Impact Awards at Ubicomp in 2017 and 2019 for its significant impact. He has established a network of City Science Labs around the world, including cities like Shanghai, Taipei, and Toronto. His group's contributions have been showcased at various prestigious venues, including the Guggenheim Museum and the Venice Biennale. With over 100 invited keynote talks, Larson is known for his popular TED talk that garnered 1.3 million views. He has over 15 years of architectural practice in New York City, with his design work published in esteemed architecture magazines. Among his notable accomplishments is the selection of the book 'Louis Kahn: Unbuilt Masterworks' as one of the Ten Books on Architecture in 2000. He has also founded numerous MIT Media Lab spin-offs, including ORI Living, which focuses on architectural robotic systems for housing.
MIT Media Lab • Cambridge, MA
Director of the City Science group, overseeing research in urban design and technology.