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We Are The Futurists
 Vanessa HengA future lawyer to be, Vanessa is an independent and focused person with well defined plans in life. Outside of work, she is a huge foodie and has no qualms about going great lengths to try different types of cuisines. Being in TWC has widened Vanessa's perspective on the possible future of technology and truly as Prof quipped: " We are living in exciting times!" |  Prashant DadlaniA Businessman in the making, Prashant is a lively and outgoing individual who has a special interest in value investment. Hugely influenced by veteran investors such as Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham, Prashant's favourite lesson in TWC is about forecasting future technologies. His love for the subject has also spurred him to pick up numerous books on the subject and feel free to ask him more if your interested! |  Rebekah ChuaFrom the School of Accountancy, Rebekah Chua Hui Xian is a known for her exuberant and gregarious personality and she loves to seek out adventure in life. Having a quirky personality, she enjoys reading up on the different technological advancements that have surfaced in through this past decade. Being in this course has exposed her to a plethora of technologies and this intriguing journey has sparked her interest in topics relate to genetic modifications and robotics. |
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 Matthew NgFrom the School of Accountancy, Matthew constantly has a cheerful and positive outlook to life. A man with many talents, Matthew is the man that you can turn to in times of difficulties! Being in Prof's TWC class has definitely been an intriguing journey for him and he is definitely sad that the lessons are drawing to an end. |  Lam Jing HuiFrom the School of Business, Jing Hui is known to have two extreme sides to her personality, the super serious and super crazy side. Before coming to this class, technology do not spark much interest in her. However, insights in class did arose her curiosity in wanting to learn more about technology and its impact on all areas. |
The home is a place of refuge and warmth. It provides the security and privacy where people can retreat to after a long day of work or play. Throughout history, these buildings have adapted to meet the needs of people and as we innovate and create our imaginations, the possibilities of the future are endless.
Susceptibility: Buildings serve several needs of society – primarily as shelter from the elements, a physical division to facilitate privacy and a station to live and work. This need for protection has been rudimentary since time immemorial and as natural disasters become more prevalent, architects and engineers around the world have been trying to design hardier buildings.
Smashing designs: The grandious of a home, often a symbol associated with wealth and prosperity have thus become canvasses of artistic expression.
Sustainability: In addition, with better education and awareness of global impacts, more people are looking towards keping their homes sustainable. Gone are the days when sustainability came at a hefty price as economies of scale have brought prices down to equitable levels.
Space: Urbanisation has brought troves of people to congregate in the city. This change in demographics has spurred urban development planners to source out other venues to provide viable housing options for people. One option that is being considered are the formation of underwater residences. This concept being relatively unexplored pose great potential as land resources become limited.
Speed: With technological advancement, our tools have become smarter to accomodate the needs of people. Better transportation networks have allowed prefabrication technology to be increasingly used, allowing skyscrapers and large structures to be built in the blink of an eye.