Professor Marc Aurel Schnabel is the Dean of the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Trained as an Architect, he is leading research in architectural technology. He has taught and worked in Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong for thirty years. He is recognised for his research in computational design, virtual reality, digital heritage, parametric design learning and intelligent cities. He has been the President of both ANZAScA and CAADRIA, and established the 'Digital Architecture Research Alliance'–www.DARA.digital –and the social network 'Urban Digitalics' connecting professionals and researchers in innovative digital spatial design.