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Nov 19, 2024
New research analyzes green spaces in Latin American cities
A new article in the journal Nature Cities involving several CED faculty and researchers investigates the quantity, spatial distribution, and potential factors influencing urban green spaces in Latin America.
Nov 13, 2024
Aleks Baharlo appointed director of Abbey MRED+D
The College of Environmental Design is delighted to announce that Aleks Baharlo (MArch 1997) will take the helm of the Nancy and Douglas Abbey Master of Real Estate Development + Design as its executive director in January 2025.
Nov 6, 2024
New book from Zachary Lamb on making cities climate resilient and socially just
Through deep analysis of 12 case studies, The Equitably Resilient City proposes a framework for climate resilience strategies that strengthen and empower vulnerable urban communities.
Nov 4, 2024
Sim Van der Ryn, pioneer of ecological design, passes away at 89
We mourn the loss of Professor Emeritus of Architecture Sim Van der Ryn, often called “the father of green architecture,” who aimed to create buildings and communities that were sensitive not only to place, but to the flow of human life.
Oct 25, 2024
Computational design can lead to more sustainable architecture, new research shows
Newly published research from Ramon Weber demonstrates that spatially efficient floor plans, produced through computational design, result in sustainable high-performance buildings.