In Solidarity: A Message from Dean Douglis
June 10, 2020 Dear Rensselaer Architecture Community, The vitality and enduring impact of any civilized, virtuous society can be traced to its shared commitment to the ethical integrity of its governance, its steadfast and celebratory support for the broad diversity of its citizens, and above all, its compassionate and benevolent behavior in the face of […]
Post Professional Program in Architecture & Urbanism
Geofutures endeavors to convert crisis into opportunity by harnessing both the pressures of a planet at risk and the promise of emerging environmental technologies to generate a broad spectrum of possible, if not probable, urban and architectural futures for the twenty-first century. CHRIS PERRY, Director.
Master of Architecture [Professional Degree]
The practice of architecture in the 21st century is increasingly driven by heightened cultural, social and environmental issues. Our top-tier program offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum comprised of digital design, emerging fabrication technologies, environmental simulation software, new materials, and the opportunity to engage in a range of cross-disciplinary collaborations. LONN COMBS, Director.
CASE: Programs in Design, Technology and Environment
The Center for Architecture, Science and Ecology is an education, research and professional collaboration integrating science and engineering research with design to create energy, material and information strategies addressing humanity’s growing societal and ecological challenges. CASE is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 Master of Science and Doctoral study. DENNIS SHELDEN, Director.
Architecture at Rensselaer
“The education of the architect at Rensselaer is looking ahead. It is looking into the future to prepare students to go out to the world and do something transformative. We are preparing students not only to become future practitioners, but to become future leaders.” EVAN DOUGLIS, Dean.
Rensselaer Architecture among Best in the Country
2019 Design Intelligence Survey: Rensselaer School of Architecture receives High Ranking. Our Bachelor of Architecture program has retained its standing as 14th in the nation, in this year’s DesignIntelligence survey of the “Most Admired Architecture Schools.” In addition, in the category of Schools with 70-99 graduates, our School ranked 6th in the nation for “Most […]
SoA-RPI Class 2020 Exhibition
Online Exhibition featuring the entire graduating Class of 2020 Final Project student work.
Fall 2019 Lecture Series
John Hardy (Bamboo University), Reiser + Umemoto, LO-TEK, Roth of Azulik, and Diebedo Francis Kere. All events start 6:00pm at EMPAC (110 8th Street / Troy, NY). Admission is free.
Undergraduate Open House
Rensselaer Office of Admissions and the School of Architecture and are holding an OPEN HOUSE on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 5:00 to 7:30PM. The link where prospective freshman and transfer students may register for free is here.
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE STUDIOS
With a broad and interdisciplinary approach to education, Rensselaer School of Architecture is preparing its students to design a better future (Jane Gottlieb / Rensselaer Alumni Magazine / Fall 2018).