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RPI Student Work Featured in Dezeen
Ten RPI student architecture projects have been featured in the online magazine Dezeen as part of their Dezeen School Shows. Projects featured include work from each year of the five-year B. Arch. program at RPI. The School of Architecture included a statement about its featured work: “Situated within one of the premier technological research universities […]
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Patcharada Inplang + Thongchai Chansamak
“Read the River – Read the Wood Grain“ Monday, November 11th, 5:00 p.m. est EMPAC Lecture Hall Annual Global Perspectives Lecture Thongchai Chansamak and Patcharada Inplang co-founded Sher Maker, an architecture and design studio in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2018. Chansamak completed his architecture degree at Chiang Mai University in 2008, while Inplang earned her […]
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James Wines
“What Else Could it Mean: Transformation Ideas in Art, Architecture and Context“ Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00p.m. est Online Lecture Frank Pitts ’75 Architecture Lecture James Wines is the Founder of the Environmental Art and Architecture Studio, SITE. Wines is a graduate of the Syracuse University School of Art (1955) and former director of environmental design […]
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Nic Goldsmith
“Structural Poetics” Monday, October 21st, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Theater Steven Ehrlich ’68 Architecture Lecture Nic Goldsmith is the Founding Director of the Lightweight Structures Group at Silman a TYLin Company. Previously he was the Principal of FTL Design Engineering Studio a leading design firm specializing in membrane construction systems where Mr. Goldsmith has helped pioneer […]
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Antón García-Abril
“Architecture of the Earth” Wednesday, October 9th, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Theater Kenneth L. Warriner Memorial Lecture Rensselaer School of Architecture continues its Fall 2024 Lecture Series on Wednesday, October 9th, 5:00 p.m., at EMPAC with the lecture “Architecture of the Earth” by Antón García-Abril. Antón García-Abril is a European Licensed Architect and a registered architect […]
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2024 Bethel Woods Art and Architecture Festival
RPI Students and Faculty Design and Build Rise, Repeat RPI students and faculty, led by Leandro Piazzi and Claire Moriarty, recently participated in the Bethel Woods Art and Architecture Festival, which took place September 11 – 15 on the site of the historic Wookstock festival. Participating RPI students include Preston Kwok, Zonglin Li, Eric Diaz, […]
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Marcela Correa
“Natural Synthetic” Wednesday, September 18th, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Theater Rensselaer School of Architecture continues its Fall 2024 Lecture Series Wednesday, September 18th, 5:00 p.m., at EMPAC with the lecture “Natural Synthetic” by Marcela Correa. Marcela Correa, sculptor, graduated in Art at Universidad Católica de Chile. Her work is based on the various materials such as […]
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In Solidarity: A Message from Dean Douglis
June 10, 2020 Dear Rensselaer Architecture Community, The vitality and enduring impact of any civilized, virtuous society can be traced to its shared commitment to the ethical integrity of its governance, its steadfast and celebratory support for the broad diversity of its citizens, and above all, its compassionate and benevolent behavior in the face of […]
Post Professional Program in Architecture & Urbanism
Geofutures endeavors to convert crisis into opportunity by harnessing both the pressures of a planet at risk and the promise of emerging environmental technologies to generate a broad spectrum of possible, if not probable, urban and architectural futures for the twenty-first century. CHRIS PERRY, Director.
Master of Architecture [Professional Degree]
The practice of architecture in the 21st century is increasingly driven by heightened cultural, social and environmental issues. Our top-tier program offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum comprised of digital design, emerging fabrication technologies, environmental simulation software, new materials, and the opportunity to engage in a range of cross-disciplinary collaborations. LONN COMBS, Director.
CASE: Programs in Design, Technology and Environment
The Center for Architecture, Science and Ecology is an education, research and professional collaboration integrating science and engineering research with design to create energy, material and information strategies addressing humanity’s growing societal and ecological challenges. CASE is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 Master of Science and Doctoral study. DENNIS SHELDEN, Director.
Architecture at Rensselaer
“The education of the architect at Rensselaer is looking ahead. It is looking into the future to prepare students to go out to the world and do something transformative. We are preparing students not only to become future practitioners, but to become future leaders.” EVAN DOUGLIS, Dean.
Rensselaer Architecture among Best in the Country
2019 Design Intelligence Survey: Rensselaer School of Architecture receives High Ranking. Our Bachelor of Architecture program has retained its standing as 14th in the nation, in this year’s DesignIntelligence survey of the “Most Admired Architecture Schools.” In addition, in the category of Schools with 70-99 graduates, our School ranked 6th in the nation for “Most […]