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James Carpenter
“Embodied Art in the Public Realm“ Wednesday, February 12th, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Theater Mosaic Architecture Lecture James Carpenter is a designer and glass sculptor, envisioning and translating the aesthetic and imaginative possibilities of glass into built environments. His work draws from architecture, engineering, materials science, and sculpture, extending the boundaries of each. Carpenter studied architecture […]
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Sara Navrady / Mecanoo
“Architectural Alchemy: Space, Meaning & Connection“ Wednesday, February 5th, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Theater Sara Navrady is an Associate Architect at Menacoo, were she has worked since 2015. Since graduating from the Delft University of Technology in 2012 with a Master of Science in Architecture, she has worked in multi-disciplinary offices in Calgary, Boston, London, Paris, […]
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Ludwig Godefroy
“Concordance“ Wednesday, January 29th, 5:00p.m. est EMPAC Theater Frank Pitts ’75 Architecture Lecture Ludwig Godefroy is an architect based in Mexico City. A 2006 graduate of the École d’architecture de la ville & des territoires Paris-Est, Godefroy honed his craft at OMA under Rem Koolhaas and at Tatiana Bilbao Estudio before founding Ludwig Godefroy Architecture […]
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Spring 2025 Lecture Series
Rensselaer Architecture is pleased to announce its full lecture series for spring 2025. All events start 5:00pm at EMPAC Theater unless otherwise noted. Admission is free. Wednesday, January 29 Ludwig Godefroy Concordance Wednesday, February 05 Sara Navrady / Mecanoo Architectural Alchemy: Space, Meaning & Connection Wednesday, February 12 James Carpenter Embodied Light in the Public […]
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Professor Matt Burgermaster wins AIA Tri-State Design Award
RPI School of Architecture Professor Matt Burgermaster and his office MABU received a 2024 Tri-State Design Award from the American Institute of Architects for the project “Twenty Ways Home”. The Tri-State Design Awards is a bi-annual program that recognizes regional design excellence across the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This adaptive reuse […]
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Bay Area RPI School of Architecture Alumni Experience
Register Here! It is our pleasure to invite School of Architecture alum to the first-ever Bay Area RPI School of Architecture Alumni Experience on Monday, January 27, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Chuck Oraftik ’66 has graciously arranged for us to enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and conversation at his former firm, HOK Inc., at One Bush […]
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Erel and Moriarity Receive ACADIA Design Award
Assistant Professor Yael Erel and Lecturer Claire Moriarty recently received the Best Project Award for their project Augmenting Reflectors – SPSF Reflector Fabrication presented at ACADIA 2024 Designing Change Conference. This project explores reflecting dynamic light caustics off of augmented mirrored sheets. It manifests a multi-layered design for change: metal sheet augmentation, sound-responsive light projections as well as revolving reflective […]
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Fall 2022 Lecture Series
Manuel Jiménez García, Steven Holl, Federico Diaz, Xu Tiantian, and Tosin Oshinowa. Otherwise noted, all events start 6:00pm at EMPAC (110 8th Street / Troy, NY). Admission is free.
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.