CASE Research Selected for Governor’s Island Pilot Program
TROY, N.Y. — Research from the Center for Architecture, Science, and Ecology (CASE) and the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was chosen by the Trust for Governor’s Island to be part of its inaugural Climate Solutions Challenge, a call for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to test and demonstrate urban climate solutions. Marcus […]
Anupama Kundoo
“Rethinking Materiality: Human resourcefulness and Natural resources“ Wednesday, March 13, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Concert Hall Rensselaer School of Architecture continues its Spring 2024 Lecture Series this Wednesday, March 13th, 5:00 pm, at EMPAC with the lecture “Rethinking Materiality” by Anupama Kundoo. Anupama Kundoo’s architectural practice centers on addressing fundamental human needs of purpose, social engagement, […]
Jan Vondrák and Jan Mach
“FREEDOM GENERATION” Wednesday, February 28, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Concert Hall Rensselaer School of Architecture continues its Spring 2024 Lecture Series this Wednesday, February 28th, 5:00 pm, at EMPAC with the lecture “Freedom Generation” by Jan Vondrák and Jan Mach. Jan Mach and Jan Vondrák, founded their practice, Mjölk in 2008, a practice focused on a […]
Tsuyoshi Tane
“ARCHEOLOGY OF THE FUTURE” Wednesday, February 21, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Concert Hall Rensselaer School of Architecture continues its Spring 2024 Lecture Series this Wednesday, February 21st, 5:00 pm, at EMPAC with the lecture “Archaeology of the Future” by Tsuyoshi Tane. Tsuyoshi Tane Is a Japan-born, Paris-based architect investigating the relationship between past memory and future […]
Bjarke Ingels
“Plan for Planet” Wednesday, January 31, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Concert Hall Sponsor: Kenneth L. Warriner Memorial Lecture Bjarke Ingels founded BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group in 2005 after co-founding PLOT Architects in 2001 and working at OMA in Rotterdam. Bjarke defines architecture as the art and science of making sure our cities and buildings fit […]
Tomás Saraceno
“Web(s) of Life” Thursday, November 9, 12:00pm. Virtual Lecture Zoom Link Rensselaer School of Architecture’s Fall 2023 Lecture Series continues November 9th, at 12:00 pm, with the lecture “Web(s) of Life” by Tomás Saraceno. Tomás Saraceno is an artist whose projects have initiated dialogues with various forms of life and life-forming processes. Saraceno, an Argentina-born, Berlin-based […]
Mariam Issoufou Kamara
Wednesday, October 25, 5:00pm. EMPAC Concert Hall Sponsor: Ehrlich Architects Lecture Series Mariam Issoufou Kamara: “Architecture and Intersectional Sustainability” Mariam Kamara is a Nigerien architect. She obtained her Masters in Architecture from the University of Washington. She founded architecture and research firm, atelier masōmī, in 2014. The firm tackles a wide variety of public, cultural, residential, […]
Kutan Ayata
Wednesday, October 04, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Concert Hall Sponsor: Lee Harris Pomeroy ’54 Kutan Ayata: “Not for Now“ Kutan Ayata is an Associate Professor and the Vice Chair in the Department of Architecture and Urbanism at UCLA, where he also serves as the Director of Master of Architecture Program. He previously held teaching positions at […]
Lucas ter Hall
Wednesday, September 27, 5:00pm. EMPAC Concert Hall Sponsor: Annual Global Perspectives Lecture Lucas ter Hall: “Digital Craftsmanship in Architecture“ Rensselaer School of Architecture’s Fall 2023 Lecture Series continues this Wednesday September 27, at 5:00pm at EMPAC with the lecture “Digital Craftsmanship in Architecture” by Lucas ter Hall of Studio RAP. Studio RAP is an architectural […]
Gabriela Carillo
Wednesday, September 13, 5:00pm. EMPAC Concert Hall Sponsor: Annual Global Perspectives Lecture Taller Gabriela Carillo: “Other Eyes“ Rensselaer School of Architecture kicks off its Fall 2023 Lecture Series this Wednesday September 13, 6:15pm at EMPAC with the lecture “Other Eyes” by Gabriela Carillo. Gabriela Carrillo is a prominent Mexican architect known for her innovative and […]