Career Development
Rensselaer Architecture is committed to helping students prepare for their professional career. On-Campus Resources Center for Career and Professional Development The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) plays a critical role in supporting Rensselaer Architecture students’ career development. Through one-on-one counseling appointments, students receive personalized assistance covering various career-related topics, including resume […]
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 […]
Student Diversity Initiatives
The School of Architecture abides by the Institute’s policy on Institute Diversity (https://info.rpi.edu/diversity): RPI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive living, learning, and working environment where all members of our community feel welcomed and supported. In support of the School of Architecture’s unwavering […]
Imaginary Wilds Book Launch and Exhibit
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture & The Thomas Cole National Historic Site Announce Book and Pop-Up Exhibition Imaginary Wilds: Architectural Interventions for the Thomas Cole National Historic Site Book available for purchase through Thomas Cole Store. March 9-April 7: 2024: Pop-up Exhibition Sunday, March 24: Student Presentations & Book Reception Both events at The Thomas Cole National […]
Portfolio Guidelines
In the context of acquiring as much insight as possible about the inspiring architecture program we offer here at Rensselaer, we urge all transfers and prospective students to join us at any one of our fall Open House events on campus. Each features a presentation by the Dean who will speak in great detail about […]
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 […]
Studio Culture
INTRODUCTION Studio-based learning is the center of architectural education at Rensselaer. It is where a broad range of insight concerning the synthesis of history/theory, design, technology and best building practices specific to the education of the architect, is acquired and rigorously tested from one semester to the next. Studios are also where the primary guiding […]
News & Events
Fall 2023 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, September 13 Gabriela Carillo Taller Gabriela Carrillo Other Eyes Sponsor: Annual Global Perspectives Lecture Wednesday, September 27 Lucas Ter Hall Studio RAP Digital Craftsmanship in Architecture Wednesday, October 04 Kutan […]