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New Towers to Grace Taipei Skyline

Alumnus Kris Yao, Hon. FAIA (M. Arch ’78), teams up with Renzo Piano Building Workshop on new Sky Tower in Teipei. Read More »

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Professor Andrew Shanken Publishes Article on Gendered Past of Electricity

Professor Andrew Shanken recently published an article in the June issue of Women's Studies Journal on the history and significance of the gendered representation of electricity. Read More »

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CED Alumni Recognized in AIA Small Project Awards 2017

Among the 11 recipients of this year's AIA Small Projects Awards, two were alumni of the College of Environmental Design: Warren Techentin (BA Arch ‘90) of Warren Techentin Architecture and Max Levy (BA Arch ‘71) of Max Levy Architect. Read More »

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Sub-Saharan Studio: ARCH100D Takes 3D Printed Homes to Kenya

Thirteen students from Associate Professor of Architecture Ronald Rael’s ARCH100D architectural design studio transformed a site in Vipingo, Kenya into a living laboratory for innovation as part of their research into the design of 3D printed houses. Read More »

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First Cross-Laminated Timber High Rise in U.S. Designed by ARCH Alumnus-Led Firm

The city of Portland has granted a building permit for the first cross-laminated timber high rise over 85 feet to LEVER Architecture, founded by CED alumnus Thomas F. Robinson. Read More »

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Multifamily Visionary: The Life and Work of ARCH Alumnus David Baker

Alumnus David Baker, whose San Francisco–based firm celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, has hewn a design philosophy that prioritizes the social and financial concerns of the communities in which the firm works. Read More »

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Spanish architect Carme Pinós awarded 2016 Berkeley-Rupp Prize

Carme Pinós, an award-winning Spanish architect and educator, is the 2016 recipient of the Berkeley-Rupp Architecture Professorship and Prize.

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Raveevarn Choksombatchai Wins 2017 American Architecture Award for Grace Street Residence

Associate Professor of Architecture Raveevarn Choksombatchai was recently awarded the 2017 American Architecture Award -- the nation’s highest public award for new architecture -- for her design of the Grace Street Live/Work Residence in San Francisco.

News - July 24, 2017

Alumnus Dongmin Park Receives Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies Fellowship

Dongmin Park (Ph.D Architecture '16) will work on an architectural fellowship in Seoul, Korea for the 2017-18 year.

News - July 20, 2017

One Size Does Not Fit All, According to Architecture Alumna Kathryn Anthony

CED alumna Kathryn Anthony (Ph.D. Architecture ‘81) has made it her life’s work to study and write about how the design of products and places shapes our everyday lives. And what’s more everyday than the toilet?

News - July 20, 2017

New Towers to Grace Taipei Skyline

Alumnus Kris Yao, Hon. FAIA (M. Arch ’78), teams up with Renzo Piano Building Workshop on new Sky Tower in Teipei.

News - July 19, 2017

Enhancing Archaeological Sites Through Communal Public Spaces in Lima, Peru

Professor René Davids discusses his student workshop on Huacas in Peru.

News - July 19, 2017

Architecture Alumnus, Real Estate Developer Lyman Jee Passes Away

Lyman Conrad Jee (BA Arch ‘50, MA Arch ‘51), an architect and real estate developer in the San Francisco Bay Area, passed away on July 1, 2017 in Berkeley at age 90.

News - July 17, 2017

CED Alumnus Vishaan Chakrabarti Discusses PAU’s Upcoming Projects

In an interview with Archinect, CED alumnus Vishaan Chakrabarti discusses some of his firm's latest projects.

News - July 14, 2017

New Exhibition at Museum of Craft and Design Features Pavilion by IwamotoScott

Site-Specific Pavilion, designed by a group of students under Professor of Architecture Lisa Iwamoto, is one of two full-sized pavilions commissioned for a new exhibit at San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Design.

News - July 12, 2017

Professor Nezar AlSayyad Discusses Difficulties, Dilemmas of Conducting Research in the Middle East

Professor Nezar AlSayyard was interviewed last month on the dilemmas and contradictions researchers face in undertaking research in the Middle East.

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CED Exhibition

Design and Diversity Exhibition

Thursday, 06/01/17 – 09/07/17 Wurster Hall

This exhibit of original materials from the Environmental Design Archives showcases a nexus of design and diversity.

ARCH Seminar

Amos Gitai to Teach Seminar on Narrative and Form: Cinema and Architecture

Tuesday, 08/29/17 – 09/26/17 370 Wurster Hall

The Israeli film director Amos Gitai (Ph.D Architecture '79) will teach a five week course on film that explores the concepts of narrative and space. CLASS SIZE IS VERY LIMITED SO YOU MUST SIGN UP SOON. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS ACROSS CAMPUS.

CED Related Event

Alison Isenberg, BOOK RELEASE AND LECTURE

Wednesday, 09/06/17 5:00pm – 7:00pm 210 Wurster Hall

City As Nexus Guest Lecturer: Alison Isenberg, Professor of History; Co-Director, Princeton-Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities

CED Related Event

Hands-On 9; Artist books as Representations of Resistance

Friday, 09/08/17 4:00pm – 6:00pm 210 Wurster Hall

FRI, SEPT 8, 4:00 to 6:00pm. Please join the Environmental Design Library for a first hand experience exploring original artist books. The Library will have 20 books on the subject of resistance available for this event.

CED Student Event

OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

Monday, 10/09/17 9:00am – 12:00pm Lobby Wurster Hall

MON, Oct 9, 9:00 to Noon. Registration starts at 8:30.

CED Special Event

College of Environmental Design Open House

Saturday, 10/21/17 9:00am – 2:00pm Wurster Hall

Join us for a day of celebration at Wurster Hall as we shine a light on some of the newest updates to our building, including RICE & BONES, Charles Phan's new concept cafe.

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