At Rensselaer’s School of Architecture, we take pride in preparing our students to become future leaders in the profession, global citizens, and environmental stewards. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture that celebrates the nobility of ideas, fosters theoretical inquiry, champions social responsibility, embraces interdisciplinary collaboration, and acknowledges the enduring impact of innovative design. (Evan Douglis, Dean)

The School

Spring 2026 Lecture Series

Rensselaer Architecture is pleased to announce its lecture series for spring 2026. All lectures start 5:00pm. All Lectures will be at EMPAC Theater, with the exception of Bruce Becker. Admission is free.   Levent Ozruh Beginning at the End Wednesday, January 14 Levent Ozruh is the founder and director of OZRUH, a London-based architectural studio […]

Fall 2025 Lecture Series

Rensselaer Architecture is pleased to announce its lecture series for fall 2025. All events start 5:00pm at EMPAC Theater, admission is free.   Søren Pihlmann / pihlmann architects Adding Less, Changing More – When Form Features Constraint Wednesday, September 10 pihlmann architects was founded by Søren Thirup Pihlmann in 2021. Their portfolio ranges from temporary pavilions, […]

Rome Awaits

45th Anniversary / School of Architecture Alumni Celebration Register Here October 16-19, 2025 Contact: Craig Wescott, Join fellow RPI alumni, School of Architecture Dean Evan Douglis, and UArk’s Rome Center Director Francesco Badeschi and return to The Eternal City for a four-day curated journey, October 16-19, 2025! Explore the rich tapestry of cultural and […]

Spring 2025 Lecture Series

Rensselaer Architecture is pleased to announce its full lecture series for spring 2025. All events start 5:00pm at EMPAC Theater unless otherwise noted. Admission is free. Wednesday, January 29 Ludwig Godefroy Concordance Wednesday, February 05 Sara Navrady / Mecanoo Architectural Alchemy: Space, Meaning & Connection Wednesday, February 12 James Carpenter Embodied Light in the Public […]

Fall 2024 Lecture Series

Rensselaer Architecture is pleased to announce its full lecture series for fall 2024. All events start 5:00pm at EMPAC Theater unless otherwise noted. Admission is free. Wednesday, September 11 Ferda Kolatan SU11 Architecture + Design Misfits & Hybrids: Architectural Artifacts for the 21 Century City Lee Harris Pomeroy ’54 Lecture Wednesday, September 18 Marcela Correa Natural […]

SPRING 2024 LECTURE SERIES

Rensselaer Architecture is pleased to announce its full lecture series for fall 2023. All events start 5:00pm at EMPAC, otherwise noted, admission is free. Wednesday, January 31 Bjarke Ingels BIG LEAP Plan for Planet Sponsor: Kenneth L. Warriner Memorial Lecture Wednesday, February 21 Tsuyoshi Tane Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects Archaeology of the Future Wednesday, February […]

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