The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) has named Gabrielle Esperdy, Professor in the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, to the role of editor in chief for the Buildings of the United States (BUS) book series and SAH Archipedia. BUS was inspired by the famous Pevsner Guides to Buildings of England.
This story was submitted by Maya Gervits.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey School of Architecture at the J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design, working on preserving the narratives of the college’s history seems both timely and necessary. Such a study can promote a better understanding of how the institution has evolved and help explore its relation within the university, local community, and other institutions concerned with architects’ and designers' education.
For the second straight year, New Jersey Institute of Technology has broken its record for first-year student applications with a total of more than 11,250. All five of NJIT’s academic colleges experienced increases, led by a 21% jump from the Martin Tuchman School of Management, which eclipsed 1,000 applicants for the first time.
“Capitalism is the biggest system we ever invented but we
need to try and make it better so that it works for the planet
and people. We know we don't want to have all of the
excesses and negative externalities.”
Marcelo Palazzi, Co-Founder B Lab
Mohamed Elshahed '05 will be speaking about his book Cairo Since 1900 - An Architectural Guide, (AUC Press, 2020), the first substantive survey of modern architecture in Egypt’s capital spanning 226 sites, on Wednesday March 3rd, at noon, Free and open to the public, we hope you can join.
In his recent book, An Environmental Life Cycle Approach to Design, author John Cays, associate dean for academic affairs and interim director of the School of Art + Design, opens the door of environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to the world of design.
The work of Mathew Schwartz, assistant professor at Hillier College is featured in this article and used for the Dezeen Awards 2021 identity. Dezeen is a global and well recognized design magazine, featuring influential architecture and design from around the world.
Elizabeth Spencer ’21 is an industrial design major, member of Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and the current events coordinator for the student run chapter. Spencer was also the first non-architecture student in the role of technical manager with AIAS architecture group who manages the 3D printing lab. As Spencer recounts, “I’ve always loved 3D printing – I have a mini 3D printer and wanted to learn more so I met the person who was the president of AIAS at the coffee shop Mike Chappa.
Organized and sponsored by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment the Sympoisum will be held March 30-April 1, 2021.
Registration is open!
Students complimentary tickets: Use code SRATE2021
Discount for ACLCA Members: Use code WATER for a 21% discount.
Student clubs come and go, but right now the Highlander chapter of NOMAS — National Organization of Minority Architecture Students — is being primed for a comeback, according to faculty advisor Mark Bess, a university lecturer in Hillier College of Architecture and Design since 2004.
