Richard Peckham
Recent Faculty: Richard Peckham Bio Richard Peckham holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic institute. He is Vice President and Executive Principle of CSArch, a design firm in Albany, New York that specializes in providing engineering, construction management, and energy services to a variety of […]
Dominick Pilla
Recent Faculty Dominick Pilla Bio As the founder and principal of DRPILLA, Dominick Pilla leads the strategic direction and oversight of the firm while also being highly engaged with clients, projects, and staff development. He has more than 30 years of experience specializing in the structural analysis, design and review of nearly every building type, […]
Elena Perez Guembe
Recent Faculty. Elena Perez Guembe Bio Elena Perez Guembe holds a Master in Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and an Architect Diploma from the Universidad de Navarra, Spain. She has worked with renowned architects Zaha-Hadid, and Rafael Moneo, in conception, development and execution of several projects and competitions, such as the Guggenheim […]
Chris Perry
Associate Professor. Associate Dean of Graduate Studies Director, Geofutures Master of Science in Architecture Program Office: Greene Building, Room # 105 Email: Phone: 518-276-8435 Chris Perry is Associate Professor (with tenure) and Associate Dean at the Rensselaer School of Architecture where he is also the director of the Master of Science in Architecture […]
John Pocorobba
Recent Faculty: John Pocorobba Bio John Pocorobba holds responsibility for EYP Architecture & Engineering’s overall operations and project profitability. He leads the firm’s Venture Team, where he applies his strategic planning skills to a broad range of initiatives including business development and corporate branding. He is also charged with developing the firm’s project delivery systems and securing […]
Mark Rea
Recent Faculty Mark Rea Bio M.S., Biophysics, Ohio State University Ph.D., Biophysics, Ohio State University Mark S. Rea, Ph.D., is Director of the Lighting Research Center (LRC) and Professor of Architecture and Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Rea has served as Director since the LRC was established in 1988. He teaches courses in leadership […]
Casey Rehm
Recent Faculty: M. Casey Rehm Bio M. Casey Rehm is a designer and algorithmic consultant based in New York. His current research focuses on the use of non-linear generative systems and contemporary interactive technology in the production of architecture, animation, and graphic design. He received a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia […]
Alexandra Rempel
Recent Faculty: Alexandra Rempel. Alexandra Rempel, an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture, is a building scientist and ecologist working to understand the lessons that existing buildings and environmental physics hold for climate-responsive design. Her research efforts in passive solar heating, passive cooling, and natural ventilation combine field studies with energy modeling to reveal […]
Stephen Reilly
Recent Faculty: Stephen Reilly Bio Stephen F. Reilly is a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional with more than 20 years’ experience working on some of the most important historic structures in the United States. He has a strong materials conservation and technical background, and he is particularly experienced with projects involving preservation, restoration, adaptive […]
Rhett Russo
Associate Professor & Undergraduate Chair Office: Greene Building, 006 Email: Phone: 518-276-8354, Ext. 8354 Rhett Russo is a designer and educator. His work ranges in scale from architecture to design, furniture, drawing and sculpture. It is situated at the intersection of material behavior and digital technologies with focus on ceramics. Russo’s designs gained international recognition […]