CURRENT
DRIVERS OF CHANGE 2006
social
technology
environment
economic
political
What will our world be like in 2050?
The Foresight & Innovation team at ARUP in London has devised a set
of 50 images that identify some of the leading trends affecting the future
of the world-- what they call ‘drivers of change’. The drivers
are arranged and presented within societal, technical, economic, environmental
and political domains, with each image depicting one driver. As well
as a vibrant visual record of research, these images can be used as a
tool for discussion, as personal prompts for workshop events or as a ‘thought
for the week’.
ARUP is a global design and engineering firm and a leading creative force
in the built environment. It was founded 60 years ago by the engineer
and philosopher, Sir Ove Arup (1895-1988), who instigated the concept
of ‘total design’, in which teams of professionals from diverse
disciplines work together on projects of exceptional quality.
In keeping with ARUP’s holistic approach to problem-solving, the
design of these images aims to encourage deeper consideration of the
forces driving global change and the role that al of us can play in creating
a more sustainable future. These images have been published by the Spanish
architecture and design publishing house, Editorial Gustavo Gili.
The ARUP Drivers of Change have been selected Vanderbilt alumni and native
Tennessean Dr. Chris Luebkeman, ARUP’s Director for Global Foresight & Innovation.
November
10 – January 8
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