R. Gary Black

Professor Emeritus of Architecture

Address

478 Wurster Hall #1800

gary_black@integratedstructures.com

Address

478 Wurster Hall #1800

gary_black@integratedstructures.com

SPECIALIZATIONS

Structures, Structural Design, Design, Construction

EDUCATION

B.S. Zoology, University of South Florida

B.S. Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley

M.S. Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California, Berkeley

M.Arch., University of California, Berkeley

BIOGRAPHY

Professor Black is a member of the Publications Committee, Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE. He has published extensively in architectural and engineering journals on topics of teaching methods, and structural design and analysis. Professor Black teaches courses in the area of structures, including design and computer analysis, studio, and historical buildings. Current research interests include structure and space, experimental testing and finite element modeling of timber connections, finite element analysis as a tool for teaching structures, and a design process for integrating structure and architecture.

COURSES TAUGHT

ARCH 152 Introduction to Construction

ARCH 150 Introduction to Structures

ARCH 154 Design and Computer Analysis of Structures

ARCH 259X Special Topics: Structures and Construction

Publications

Wholeness and Order in Large Span Wooden Roof Trusses (1985)

The Mary Rose Museum. With Christopher Alexander, Gary Black, Miyoko Tsutsui (1995)