Calling Technologists & Artists
On June 17-19, the Santa Fe Complex launched the first stage of a permanent installation demonstrating the power of ambient computing. Now that the launch is past, the Complex is inviting technologists and artists to come work with the Complex team to invent next-generation computer interfaces. The first state of this ambient computing demonstration featured works demonstrating new concepts in digital projection mapping and human/computer interaction.
The Complex was completely mapped in digital projection, and the projections were monitored by interactive sensors for human interaction and play through the use of Android mobile phones, iPhones/iPads, Wii controllers, and laser pointers. more…
ABQ Journal Reports on WPI Analysis
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) students working at the Santa Fe Complex for the past seven weeks made the front page of the Albuquerque Journal North for their analysis of what it might take for Santa Fe to someday operate its own electricity grid.
The Journal reports that one goal behind the idea is “the ability of the city to more quickly meet sustainability goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy use.” more…
Albuquerque Journal North | April 30, 2010
$100M for Electric Grid
Keira Hay | April 30, 2010
A group of Massachusetts college students offered some insight Thursday into what it might take for Santa Fe to one day operate its own electricity grid.
Money, for one thing. more…
Handmade/Homemade Book Exhibit
The second annual Handmade/Homemade Book Exhibit, which just ended at Pace University in New York, opens in Santa Fe with a reading and exhibit. Hosted by local small press publisher Fact-Simile Editions, this event, which is free to the public, will feature readers Anne Valley-Fox, Nicholas Chiarella, Travis Cebula, and JenMarie Davis and musical guests Adam Perry and Irene Joyce. more…
WPI Students Present Project Results
Students from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will make final presentations to Santa Fe officials on two projects they conducted for the city this spring at the Santa Fe Complex: 1) a feasibility study for a municipally operated electric grid and 2) an analysis of redevelopment possibilities for Saint Michael’s Drive. more…
Ignite New Mexico
The Santa Fe Complex hosts the sixth “Ignite New Mexico,” an event that provides a platform for anyone to share a passion, hobby, or interest. Ignite gives presenters a chance–in five minutes and twenty slides–to share their interests with a group, teaching everyone about something they’re passionate about. Speakers for Ignite #6 have now been selected, and the topics cover a lot of ground! more…
SantaFe.com | April 27, 2010
Santa Fe Complex Hosts the Sixth “Ignite NM”
Event Calendar | April 27, 2010
The Santa Fe Complex hosts the sixth “Ignite New Mexico,” an event that provides a platform for anyone to share a passion, hobby, or interest. Ignite gives presenters a chance-in five minutes and twenty slides-to share their interests with a group, teaching everyone about something they’re passionate about. more…
Santa Fe New Mexican | April 26, 2010
Santa Fe Complex hosts ‘geek fun night’
Ignite NM offers host of titillating topics at high-speed
Staci Matlock | April 26, 2010
Are jocks smarter than geeks? Why does Viagra’s shape matter? And can Gimmick Rallies make you a better person?
Inquiring minds can find out the answer to each of these titillating questions in only five minutes. That’s all the time presenters at the sixth Ignite NM have to explain their topics and show 20 slides. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Santa Fe Complex. more…
Earth Day in Santa Fe: Dwelling within our Means
Come to an event on Earth Day sponsored by Architecture for Humanity to hear four eight-minute presentations by local professionals who are working to improve Santa Fe’s built environment and our natural surroundings. Following the presentations, stay for informal conversation, food, and beverages. more…
ABQ Journal Headlines WPI Project
A team of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) students working at the Santa Fe Complex made headlines in the Albuquerque Journal North for their work on the St. Michaels’ Drive redevelopment project.
The Journal reports that the student group is “spending two months this spring collecting information and creating tools for a long-term municipal project aimed at turning St. Mike’s into a ‘boulevard’ reminiscent of those seen in Europe’s greatest cities.” more…
