MIT thrives on difficult problems that benefit from bringing together different fields to solve them. Housing in Brazil, in the words of Dean of MIT SA+P Hashim Sarkis, “is the poster child for such problems.” In this video, Dean Sarkis and MIT Professor Adèle Naudé Santos discuss a new collaborative initiative between MIT and partners […]
In the last decade, technology has shaped the way designers create, from the way they draw to the way they build. Now, designers can take an idea, draw it on their computer, and print out a 3D physical prototype with the aid of CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) systems. All over the world, architecture […]
(via Architect Magazine) Today, the American Institute of Architects and the Association of the Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) named Robert A.M. Stern, FAIA, as the 2017 winner of the AIA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architecture Education, the highest honor given to educators in architecture. The AIA has been granting individuals this award since […]
Are you making a list, checking it twice? Looking for a gift for an architecture student? Look no further! StudyArchitecture has compiled a Holiday Gift Guide with 10 amazing gifts that are designed by architecture students or architects! 1. Ergonomic Craft Knife by ErgoKiwi Start the semester off right with an ergonomic knife made by Boston […]
(via ArchDaily) Getting a job or internship at an architecture firm doesn’t only depend on your skills as an architect (or student). The way you present your skills plays an essential role. At a time of great professional competitiveness and with resumes becoming more globalized, assembling a portfolio may seem like a chore and often very […]
Part IV: Get Paid! Types of Financial Aid provided by Outside Sources Association Scholarships AIA – http://www.aia.org/education/aias075223 Arnold W. Brunner Grant – http://www.cfafoundation.org/brunner – Feb 1, 2017 Center for Architecture Design Scholarship – March 15, 2017 ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship – ProNet Scholarship > AIA/Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship – Diversity Advancement Scholarship […]
Now that you have identified your interests and the programs that best matches them, it’s time to get down to the deeper level of research—who will be advising you in Grad School? Identifying faculty advisors is one of the most important steps for a graduate student. Advisors are your connection to thoughtful discussions, critiques, resources, […]
With over 100 schools offering professional graduate architecture degrees, narrowing your search can be a challenge! So, how are you supposed to know which one is right for you? We have outlined a few tips and resources that will help you decide. Define what is important to you. What’s most important to you when looking […]
(via Archinect) The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) conference 2016, hosted by the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban planning at the University of Michigan, is a preeminent platform to discuss design philosophies and acknowledge new realms of work done by individuals or organizations among the architectural community. The Institute for Computational […]
(via Architectural Record) Architectural Record hosted its third annual Women in Architecture Forum & Awards symposium November 2 at New York City’s CUNY Graduate Center. The program is intended to recognize leading female architects and spark discussion about key issues facing women in the architecture profession. This year’s event revolved around the theme of diversity […]