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Posted: 04.30.12
Alumni Social at Architecture for Education Incorporated (A4E) in Pasadena -Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Please come and join colleagues of your alma mater at Architecture for Education Incorporated. This event is co-sponsored by Gaylaird Christopher, architect and principal of A4E, and by the Architecture and City and Regional Planning Departments. Guests will enjoy tours of Gaylaird's office which is Greene & Greene's first residential project in Pasadena. Built in 1903 it is the "original Craftsman" showcasing the beginnings of their architectural style.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, between 5:00 -7:30pm
Location: 65 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA. Phone: (626) 356-4080.
Directions: Map A 4 E
RSVP: Architecture Department architecture@calpoly.edu, or 805 756-1316
Posted: 04.26.12
Four architecture students win awards in the 1st Annual International Education and Programs Study Abroad (IEP) Photography Competition
Scott Leinweber -Best of Show: Pisa-to-Florence, Italy; Laura Kramer -Best Culture: Budapest, Hungary; Brian Ng -Best Portraiture: Berlin, Germany; and Michael Zhang -Honorable Mention Landscape: Copenhagen, Denmark win awards in the 1st Annual International Education and Programs Study Abroad (IEP) Photography Competition.
For additional information, go to Student News
Posted: 04.26.12
Student wins award from the AIAS
Joanne Lin, won an Honorable Mention for the AIAS/SAGE student design competition for her Winter quarter (2012) project which was conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Margarida Yin.
For additional information, go to Student News
Posted: 04.25.12
Drawing workshop: entourage and PERSPECTIVE
Join Profs. Jim Bagnall, Chuck Crotser, Jake Feldman, and L. JoAnn Moore for a sketching workshop that will offer students and faculty an opportunity to sketch and share ideas on the importance of drawing.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Where: Building 05-Berg Gallery
Time:
8:30am to Noon
This event is made possible through the generous support from The James R. Bagnall and Kathuryn R. McCafferty Endowment.
For additional information, go to entourage and PERSPECTIVE
Posted: 04.13.12
Portfolio workshop conducted by Bryan Ridley
Join Bryan Ridley, Cal Poly Architecture graduate, former lecturer, and local practitioner for a free five night workshop over two weeks in February.
Dates: April 15, 17, 19, 24, and 26, 2012.
Where: Building 05-201
Time:
7-10pm
Develop your portfolio, resumé, and several other strategies for entering the realm of architectural practice.
Posted: 04.13.12
Donate a book to the MRC
Our end of the year MRC campaign is is full swing. If you would like to sponsor a book in honor of a graduating student, we would be pleased to add a book for $50 to the Hay Media Resource Center (MRC).
Since the renovation in 2008, the MRC has become a daily destination of 800 architecture students. It is an idyllic and welcoming place to look through national and international architectural periodicals, to read and check out books on t=contemporary architecture and practice, lean about and study new and sustainable materials, and, as of Fall 2009, take advantage of state-of-the-art printers and scanners.
The MRC's book collection provides the opportunity to broadcast our donors' contributions with small printed bookplates called ex-libris. The bookplates are featured on the inside front cover and recognize the name of the donor who generously donated the book for the pleasure of future generations.
To make your contribution, please go to Donate a book to the MRC and enter the amount you wish to donate. Making a donation is simple and secure. We have already Selected the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and the Program as Architecture Materials Media Resource Center. Thank you for your generosity.
Posted: 04.11.12
Prof. Arthur J. Chapman (1946-2012)
Professor Arthur J. Chapman, 65, architect, teacher and scholar, died Monday, April 9, 2012, in San Luis Obispo. The Architecture Department has lost one of its most generous colleagues and mentors who has inspired generation of students, alumni, and faculty.
Viewing: Friday, April 13 3-5 PM
Reis Family Mortuary
991 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo
Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 14 @ 11:00AM
Reception following
Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church
221 Daly Avenue, San Luis Obispo
Internment will take place after the Funeral Mass
Old Mission Catholic Cemetery
101 Bridge Street, San Luis Obispo
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Art's memory
to the Cal Poly Newman Center (543-4105) or the charity of
your choice.
For additional information, go to Art Chapman, Mustang Daily or The Tribune of San Luis Obispo.
Posted: 04.06.12
Prof. Karen Lange's “White” Book Show Installation 2011 / Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Studio 400 featured on Arch Daily
“White”, a gallery installation produced by the 20 students of Studio 400, a fifth-year architectural design studio at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, served to present each of the student’s research books. The installation was designed, developed, fabricated, and installed by the studio in a collaborative effort. The students developed the design over a period of about a month, with fabrication and installation occurring over a five day period. 80,000 square feet of plastic sheeting was sliced, loomed, woven, stapled, taped and tied to provide a climbable and malleable surface in the 4,500 square foot gallery...
For additional information, go to White Book Show
Posted: 03.26.12
Cal Poly Open House: April 12-14, 2012
Open House is an annual Cal Poly event that showcases the campus to admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni, and the San Luis Obispo community. The three-day event is the culmination of an entire year of hard work and dedication by a committee of student volunteers working under Student Life & Leadership's Orientation Programs, in collaboration with the community, student clubs, faculty, and staff.
We welcome admitted and prospective students, and their parents, and look forward meeting you during the numerous events surrounding Open House.
For additional information, go to 2012 Open House
Posted: 03.23.12
1962 Alumni Reunion: 04.14.2012
Under the leaderhsip of Dick Wong (B.Arch 62) the class of '62 will hold part of their 50th reunion event in 21-105A/B during Open House, Saturday, April 14, 2012. The alumni plan to have an exhibit of their drawings open to the public during the day as well as a Q&A forum with students from 4-5pm. This promises to be a very nice event and all students are welcome.
Posted: 03.23.12
Meet the Firms Job Fair for ARCH/LA/CRP students only
Cal Poly's Career Services is organizing for the ARCH, CRP and LA students a Meet the Firms event that is scheduled for this Wednesday, March 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the PAC lobby (Bldg. 6). This is a unique opportunity and whoever wishes to attend needs to bring their resumes and be ready to meet with potential employers.
For the list of participants, go to Meet the Firms
For additional information go to Career Services or contact Carole Moore
Posted: 03.12.12
Freshmen installation featured in the San Luis Obispo Tribune
Photo by David Middlecamp. ARCH studentNicole O'Hearne and two other partners created this series of sliding panels as part of a freshman architecture project.
Designs by Cal Poly freshmen dangle, nest and sway
Their task: Make projects that enhance existing buildings without doing any damage.
"Gigantic, tilting lanterns in the shape of building columns and wooden benches suspended from 30-foot-long ropes were among the 57 projects recently presented by Cal Poly architecture students.
The assignment tasked students with devising and building the structures as part of the university’s beginning design class for freshmen." Excerpt rom article.
For the full article, go to Tribune
To view the Tribune slide show, go to Slide Show
Posted: 03.12.12
Renovating Historic Hallidie
The Hallidie Building, named after Andrew Hallidie, inventor of the modern day cable car system in San Francisco and designed in 1918 by Willis Polk, is being renovated. Alumna Annie Lo (B.Arch, '05), the architect of record with McGinnis Chen Associates is working with Bruce Albert (ARCH, '77), principal at The Albert Group and manager on the project. Both Lo and Albert find the Hallidie building particularly interesting. It was a progressive structure for its time; the first glass wall building in the nation.
For the full report go to the News and Events web page.
Posted: 03.08.12
Third Year Super Review: Friday, March 9th, 2012 + Award winners
"The2012 “Best of Show” Super Review was launched in Winter 2007 with the purpose to expand and assess select third year students’ projects through the discussion of third year faculty and guest jurors of national and international stature. The review system in any architecture program is not new for us, but given the shear number of students and the lack of space on campus –just for third year we would need a space large enough to accommodate almost 140 students -the organization of a review of this magnitude remains an interesting challenge..."
Guest Jurors:
Tim Culvahouse, FAIA, editor arcCA
Gloria Lee and Nathan Swift, principals of Swift Lee Office (SLO)
Rachel Glabe and Greg Taylor, Cal Poly alumni
Award winners:
Best of Show
Allie Freund (Prof. John Lange's studio), and
Aaron Belzer (Prof. Richard Schmidt's studio)
Honorable Mention
Marki Becker (Prof. Mark Cabrinha's studio)
Clara Lee (Prof. Mark Cabrinha's studio)
Phillip Sweeney (Prof. Tom Fowler's studio) and
Brad Williams (Prof. Margarida Yin's studio)
This year's Third Year Super Review is generously co-sponsored by the Craig R. Smith, AIA and principal of CRSA Architecture.
For additional information, go to Third Year Review Description
To view poster, go to Third Year Poster
Posted: 02.17.12
Alumni Social at 3A Gallery in San Francisco -Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Please come and join colleagues of your alma mater at the 3A Gallery owned and run by Architect and Principal Mark Horton. This event is co-sponsored by Mark Horton | Architecture, and the Architecture Department.
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, between 5:00 -7:30pm
Location: 3A Gallery
3A Gallery: Fee and Hours There is no entrance fee. Gallery is open Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm. Web page: www.mh-a.com/studio/gallery
Directions: 3A Gallery is located at 101 South Park Street, just off South Park in the South of Market Area (SOMA) in San Francisco.
Parking: Typically, there is ample street parking around the gallery on evenings and weekends.
RSVP: Architecture Department architecture@calpoly.edu, or 805 756-1316
Posted: 03.05.12
IDP Important News
Interns can now earn up to 930 IDP hours through academic internships beginning on 5 April 2012. Hours count toward core credit and can be applied to any experience area except leadership and service under experience settings A and O. This opportunity recognizes the valuable experience interns can earn while still in school. Learn more at www.ncarb.org/idp2.
For any additional information, please email Prof. Kent Macdonald
Posted: 02.24.12
Important Town Hall meeting for all CAED students, faculty and staff
The CAED Student Council and Dean Jones invite all students, faculty and staff to an important Town Hall Meeting on the proposed Student Success Fee. The meeting will be held:
When: Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012
Time:
11:10am- 12:30pm
Where:
Berg Gallery, Building 05-Room 105.
Cookies and refreshments to be provided.
Please come and learn about this proposed new Fee, and help identify what your priority uses would be if the Fee is enacted. This will be your last opportunity to discuss this Fee before the Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, student vote on the Fee.
For more information including the text of the Student Success Fee and pro and con statements, see: http://studentaffairs.calpoly.edu/content/StudentSuccess
Posted: 02.24.12
Professor Reich and 4th year design Studio Consilio win prestigious award
Prof. Jonathan Reich's "Studio Consilio - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture Department" Hanging Bench received a 2012 Special Design Award in the American Wood Products Council's Woodworks For Non-Residential Construction design award program.
Students: Cécile Bleux, Jessie Blote, Anna Bultema, Milena Charlemagne, Bryan Colosky, Kristen Fowler, Oscar Gutierrez, Julio Hernandez, Nhu Hoang,
Avery Kant, Carlos Regis, Michael Shadle, Tyler Stark, Shanna Sullivan, Garrett Sweeden, Ian Tomitch, Megan Walker, Angelika Weissheim, and
Alex Zimmerman
Professor: Jonathan Reich, Architect
The Design award will be presented at the Wood Solutions Fair, at the Long Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012.
To view a three page description of the project, go to Studio Consilio Pamphlet
To view the Wood Design Building Award Program
To view the Wood Design Building Award Program Award Poster
Posted: 02.21.12
CM and IFMA are sponsoring a CAED event on Friday, February 24, 2012.
Dr. Barbara (Barb) Jackson, Acting Department Head in Construction Management and representatives from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) will be co-sponsoring and introducing a NEW opportunity for all CM and CAED students.
"One of the "untapped" areas for good jobs for CM students is in the area of Facilities Management and Engineering. Barb will be introducing a new Graduate Certificate in "Facilities Management and Engineering" that you can complete BEFORE you graduate and leave the university. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for you to enhance your degree and give you an EDGE in the marketplace. In these tough economic times, an enhanced degree can open up opportunities for you that otherwise would not be available. Come learn what Facilities management is and how it is a great career path for CAED majors...especially those who prefer a more "non-traditional" path.
When: Friday, February 24, 2012
Where: B202
Time: noon through 1:30pm
FREE LUNCH will be provided!
Seating & food will be limited to the first 50 people for this event. Please RSVP to Jes Frazier at jfrazier@calpoly.edu.
Posted: 02.17.12
ARCH students fundraise for NYC field trip
"The third year architecture design laboratory course, taught by
Professor Thomas Fowler, is a special two-quarter comprehensive
building design studio. We are designing a culinary college in
Manhattan, New York which will be connected to the very popular
elevated park called the Highline. We have a unique opportunity to
travel to New York City the end of February 2012 to visit the actual
project site, meet with a number of world-famous architecture firms,
visit a range of significant buildings and meet with successful alumni
of the Cal Poly architecture program. We will be using all the information collected from
our field trip experience to develop our culinary college projects
further during the spring quarter.
We are currently looking for financial support to offset the expenses
for our field trip. A fundraiser is set for February 22nd at California Pizza Kitchen, in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Please come out and enjoy a meal (bring attached flyer) to help us make this opportunity a reality. Beyond the fundraiser anything you can contribute would be appreciated."
Class of ARCH 352: Kristin Akin-Zimmerman, Kimberly Castillo, Blair Ekleberry, Nicolo Gemigniani, Caroline Loehner, Cody Stokes, Bao Pham, Stephany Phugn, Katherine Quach, Scott Romaine, Tim Ross, Zahra Safaverdi, Jose Sanchez, Rohan Shah, Brittany Sicat, Adam Strauss, and Phillip Sweeney
To download the California Pizza Kitchen flyer, go to ARCH 352 Fundraiser
Posted: 02.17.12
ARCH Department co-hosting three alumni socials during the Spring quarter
The Architecture Department is happy to co-sponsor three alumni socials; one in San Francisco, and the two others in Fresno and Pasadena.
For additional information, please visit Alumni Social.
Posted: 02.06.12
Architecture Director Emeritus receives FAIA Award
Gilbert (Gil) D. Cooke, receives prestigious award of the AIA and becomes a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) in the category of education. The 2012 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated 105 AIA members to its prestigious College of Fellows. Out of a total AIA membership of over 80,000 there are over 3,000 members distinguished with this honor. Gil served the Architecture Department as Director from Fall 1995 through Fall 2003. Subsequently he moved to San Diego to hold the position of Dean at the NewSchool of Architecture & Design.
For additional information, go to FAIA
Posted: 02.01.12
Portfolio workshop conducted by Bryan Ridley
Join Bryan Ridley, Cal Poly Architecture graduate, former lecturer, and local practitioner for a free five night workshop over two weeks in February.
Dates: February 12, 14, 16, 21, and 23, 2012.
Where: Building 05-314 Media Lab
Time:
7-10pm
Develop your portfolio, resumé, and several other strategies for entering the realm of architectural practice.
Space is limited, contact smckeagu@calpoly.edu promptly with interest.
Posted: 02.01.12
Cal Poly Career Fair: Spring 2012
Cal Poly's Career Services is organizing for the ARCH, CRP and LANDARCH students a Meet the Firms event that is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the PAC lobby.
We understand that this event is posted well in advance, but as Carole Moore has been instrumental in assisting these three departments in inviting firms to recruit from a large pool of our graduating students, we wanted to be sure that you did not miss this event.
To assist students in preparing for this event, the ARCH Department is organizing a porfolio workhop. Please see above entry.
For additional information go to Career Services or contact Carole Moore
Posted: 02.01.12
Peter Walker, FASLA, to Give Hearst Lecture on the 9/11 Memorial
Peter Walker, FASLA, founder and senior partner at PWP Landscape Architecture, will speak at Cal Poly February 3rd as part of the CAED's Winter 2012 Hearst Lecture series.
When: Friday, February 6th, 2012
Where: Business Rotunda
Time: 4pm
Posted: 01.30.12
Celebrating Diversity on Cal Poly's campus
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is using the Association of American Colleges & Universities’ “Making Excellence Inclusive” initiative to address the issue of diversity of all types in the Cal Poly and local community. A colloquium will address the virtues of living and learning in a diverse society.
When: Monday, February 6th, 2012
Where: Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly
Colloquium: 5:00pm -7:30pm
Reception: 7:30pm
For additional information Cal Poly's the Colloquium, go to Program
For additional information about the Press Release, go to Press Release
Posted: 01.27.12
Perry Kulper (B.S 1976) presents artwork in the CAED lobby
The Architecture Department is pleased to host the artwork of alum Perry Kulper in the CAED lobby. Opening reception takes place on Friday, January 27, 2012 after the Hearst Lecture at 5:30pm. Exhibition will run through Wednesday, February, 8th, 2012
For additional information about Kulper's artwork, go to PerryKulper
For additional information about the Hearst Lecture Series
Posted: 01.24.12
Tom di Santo elected to the AIA board
Tom di Santo (B.Arch 1989), principal of M:OME, was recently elected to the board of the AIA, and will serve as president-elect for the local chapter AIA Central Coast Chapter(AIA CCC). Tom will also serve as the Vice President in the meantime, and his responsibilities include representing the local chapter at the National Grassroots Convention in Washington, DC. Tom will be running the monthly Continuing Education Lectures.
Posted: 01.23.12
Ernesto (Ernie) Vasquez is appointed to National Park Foundation
Ernesto Vasquez, (B.Arch 1973) AIA, NCARB, founding partner of MVE & Partners, and president of MVE Institutional, was recently appointed to the National Park Foundation’s Board of Directors. Vasquez joins a prestigious team of leaders dedicated to improving park conservation and restoration efforts, fostering civic and youth engagement and promoting the legacy of America’s national parks.
For additional information, go to Ernesto Vasquez
Posted: 01.23.12
New CAED off-campus program to Ghana
Dr. Cornelius Nuworsoo of the Department of City and Regional Planning is offering a CRP 470 class -Planning in Developing Countries: Case Study of Ghana, in the Ho, Volta Region of Ghana between June 19th and July 8th 2012.
The purpose of this summer elective course is to expose participants to the broader physical, economic, social and cultural planning issues faced in a case study developing country (Ghana). The course will cover topics on Infrastructure Planning and Deployment. It will involve both seminars and field visits and draw dichotomies between: (a) traditional (organic) communities; (b) contemporary (modernizing) communities and (c) planned communities.
Informational meeting:
When: January 25th, 2012
Where: Buidling 21, room 120B
Time: 5pm
For additional information, go to Ghana Summer 2012 or contact Prof. Cornelius Nuworsoo or the Program Assistant, Manon Fisher
Posted: 01.22.12
AIAS sponsors an IDP session with Haley Gipe
This week, the AIAS will host Haley Gipe (B.Arch 2007), AIACC IDP State Coordinator, North, to speak on the important steps in order to become a licenced architect. An important meeting to attend!
When: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Where: Fishtank 21-105A
Posted: 01.22.12
Haley Gipe receives prestigious AIA Award
Haley Gipe (B.Arch 2007) is one of two recipients of the 2012 AIA Associates Awards.
The AIA Associates Award is the highest award given to individual associate AIA members who best exemplify the highest qualities of leadership and have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their component or region's membership, in the community, in professional organizations, and/or in the design and construction industries.
Haley has been since her graduation a strong supporter of her alma mater and in particular as the AIACC IDP State Coordinator, North, Haley has been a leader in promoting among her alma mater the importance for joining the NCARB Intern Development Program (IDP)
With a colleague of hers, Tim Alatorre (B.Arch 2006) Haley co-founded sloArch.com; a news and entertainment site dedicated to strengthening the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture community.
Congratulations to Haley on this wonderful recognition.
For additional information, go to AIA Award
For additional information about SloArch, go to SloArch
Posted: 01.13.12
Lisbon off-campus program
This international summer program is offered by the City and Regional Planning Department with the support of the Universidade Lusofona de Lisboa and its School of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography. The program is open to CRP, Arch, and LA majors, and students can get up to 10 units.
IMPORTANT: A first informational meeting and presentation of the 2011 work will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 11-12pm, ROOM 21-120B Urban Design: Between History and Modernity: June 16 to July 15, 2012
For additional information, go to Lisbon Program
Posted: 01.12.12
Cal Poly Career Fair
Winter Career Fair
The ARCH Department Invite students to attend the upcoming Cal Poly Career Fair.
When: Wednesday and Thursday, January 18 and 19, 2012
Where: Chumash Auditorium and University Union Room 220
Schedule: Networking: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Interviews: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
For additional information go to Carrer Fair or contact Carole Moore
Posted: 01.07.12
Clayton Taylor and Jai Kumaran co-edit book
Clayton (Clay) Taylor (B.Arch 2009) and Jai Kumaran (B.Arch 2009) co-edited the forthcoming book "Culture Now: Midsize America" with Karen Lorhman and Thom Mayne which re-caps the 2010-2011 UCLA Suprastudio research.
Both Clay and Jai received their M.Arch II from UCLA in 2011 and are currently working as Project Designers at Morphosis Architects in Culver City, CA.
For additional information go to UCLASuprastudio.
Posted: 12.19.11
Brian Vargo's thesis project announced as a finalist in an international competition
Brian Vargo (B.Arch 2011) thesis' project HYPER (uner the mentorship of Prof. Doug Jackson) was announced as a finalist in an international competition by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
For additional information, go to Brian Vargo's competition entry
Brian is currently working in Copenhagen, Denmark with the architecture firm JaJa.
Posted: 12.19.11
Dominc Leong featured in Architectural Record
Dominic Leong (B.Arch 2001) was featured in the Architectural Record's article "Two architect brothers sought different mentors, then opened their own firm. With budgets big and small, they are designing through the recession" by Fred A. Bernstein.
For additional information, go to Dominic Leong/Architectural Record
Posted: 12.19.11
Stacy White named 20-under-40
Stacey White (B.Arch 1999), owner, Mode Associates was selected this month (December 2011) by The Tribune of San Luis Obispo, as one of this year's Top 20 Under 40 award winner. This award honors young professionals from San Luis Obispo County for their contributions in their fields.
"Winners have proven they have the leadership skills, dedication and vision to make a difference in their organizations and respective communities. They also represent a diverse group of occupations and industries, and have been involved in business, law, education and nonprofit organizations. 'We were impressed with both the number — and quality — of applicants this year,’’ said Sandra Duerr, executive editor of The Tribune. “Those young professionals have clearly demonstrated dedication, innovation and excellence, enriching our county in the process.'’"
For additional information, go to The Tribune Stacey White
Posted: 12.16.11
Eric Nulman receives a 2011-12 ACSA Award
Eric Thomas Nulman (B.Arch 1999) has been awarded the 2011-12 ACSA New Faculty Teaching Award
Juror Comments: Eric’s work foregrounds the as yet unanswered question of what the aesthetic embodiment could be for the field’s growing interest in sustainability. He does this by offering studio courses that explore the affective potentials for design in a range of materials (from the artificial to the natural).
For additional information, go to ACSA/Awards 2011-12
Posted: 11.17.11
The Material Innovations Lab (MIL) was recently awarded a Professional Learning Community grant from the Center for Teaching and Learning.
The PLC supports the development of a team of teacher-scholars from Architecture and other disciplines focusing on the design and fabrication of ecological building system components at full scale. The multidisciplinary team with expertise in the areas of sustainability, materials, building technology and high-tech fabrication methods will further their collective research interests and develop courses for interdisciplinary teaching. The PLC is facilitated by professors Carmen Trudell and Clare Olsen, who are currently joined by the members of the Material Innovations Lab: Mark Cabrinha, Jim Doerfler, and Jeff Ponitz. Additional members are welcome and encouraged to join the PLC. If you are interested please email ctrudell@calpoly.edu or clolsen@calpoly.edu.
For further information on the Material Innovations Lab Learning Community click here
Posted: 11.14.11
Organic Farm: Homegarden
Interdisciplinary Design Workshop
Nov. 28th and 29th
9:00am-9:00pm
Kennedy Library Study Rm, TBD
Current design paradigms define both our role in the process of creating a new system as well as the intended function of the solution. What happens when the design process is radically changed and the roles of its participants are challenged? Come find out when we ask this question through a two-day, interdisciplinary permaculture design charrette of the Cal Poly Organic Farm Homegarden site!
Collaborating with many majors, including Architecture, Construction Management, Horticulture, Fruit Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and Biology, the design group will take a look at master-planning the homegarden site and re-envisioning the Organic Farm Marketplace and Processing building. The event shall be guided by Permaculture design principles that promote holistic systems thinking and an integration between the built and natural environments.
Participation is open to anyone to come in and out at anytime. Snacks and refreshments will be provided through generous support of the Architecture Department. Potential Participants please RSVP via email to Alex Vincent, 5th Year Architecture major at avincent@calpoly.edu or by phone at 805 729 6845.
Posted: 11.08.11
Assembly Required
An exhibition of Polytechnic furniture artists & Vellum winners will be presented in the Robert E. Kennedy Libary, Learning Commons between November 7th - January 6, 2012.
A Hands-On Workshop -Furniture Papercraft, will be offered on Tuesday, November 8th in the Cafe Gallery, Learning Commons of the Kennedy Library.
Posted: 10.27.11
Wiley Bookfair for CAED faculty
Interested in finding out what it takes to get your book published? Join Wiley's executive editor Margaret Cummins as she guides you through the ins and outs of the publishing process (Thursday event)
Also, please come and visit John Wiley & Sons to see their latest publications in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, construction science and visualization! (Wednesday event)
Two events will take place:
First event with Sara Fries and Margaret Cummins: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2012 between 11:00 am - 2:00pm the the Berg Gallery (05-Room 105).
Second event with Margaret Cummins: Thursday, November 3rd, 2012 between 12:00 pm - 1:00pm the the Berg Gallery (05-Room 105).
Light lunch and refreshments will be served for the second event compliments of John Wiley. In order to secure sufficient lunches, please email Sara Fries to confirm your lunch attendance.
To view invitation, please go to Wiley Fall Bookfair
Posted: 10.27.11
Rome Presentation by Scott Schlimgen, President Academic Initiatives Abroad Inc., (AIA): Thursday 11.03.2011
Rome Program Coordinator and faculty member Scott Schlimgen, President Academic Initiatives Abroad Inc., (AIA) will be on campus to present the Fall 2012 Rome off-campus program that is open for ARCH, CRP, and LAND Architecture Students. Scott has taught the ARCH students over the past years, and was a colleague of the ARCH Department faculty prior his permanent relocation to Rome to head the AIA.
Event will take place on Thursday, November 3rd, 2012 between 6-7pm in building 05-Room 313.
For any additional information, please visit Rome Program on the ARCH Department's web page or talk to your respective Department Heads.
Posted: 10.26.11
College Golf Challenge: Sunday 11.13.2011
The Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Architecture -sponsored by The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) invite you and your friends to a round of golf and camaraderie Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Avila Bay Golf Course (7:30am Registration). Golfing format will be a four person gross scramble (no handicaps). Have a fun day on the golf course while supporting Cal Poly. Your donation will go to the program you indicated on the entry form.
For the schedule of events, sponsorship and Golf registration, please go to College Golf Challenge, or contact Zach Bache, AIAS Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator.
Posted: 10.25.11
Parents Weekend 2011
The Architecture Department welcomes all parents of our students to join us on Friday, October 28th, 2011 for a reception between 5-7pm in the Berg Gallery (room 05-105).
Students' work will be showcased during the event as well as student tours of select design studios, the Media Research Center, and the College's Workshop. Meet and greet with the Department Head, faculty, and students. We look forward meeting you during our event.
To view the schedule of Parents’ Weekend events, go to the Parent Program website.
Posted: 10.25.11
Prof. Thomas Fowler selected as DesignIntelligence 25 Most Admired Educators of 2012
Prof. Thomas Fowler was included in this year's DesignIntelligence 25 Most Admired Educators of 2012. "Fowler's teaching responsibilities include third-year design and building technology courses. He also directs the computer laboratory he started in 1997 -the Collaborative Integrative Digital-Design Studio- which gives students access to the latest digital technology. Fowler has received a number of awards in recongition of this teaching and research. His practice experience includes working for Davis Brody Architects in New York City and Harman Cox in Washington, D.C."
Posted: 10.25.11
Prof. Jim Doerfler will serve on BTES
Prof. Jim Doerfler was chosen as President-elect of the Building Technology Educators Society (BTES). The BTES is an organization of architectural educators, passionate about teaching the technology of building design and construction. The mission of the BTES is to promote and publish the best pedagogic practices, relevant research, scholarship, and other creative activity to facilitate student learning, advance innovation, and enhance the status of our disciplines in the profession at large.
Posted: 10.26.11
2012 Design Intelligence rankings
The Architecture Department is pleased to announce that the Architecture Program is ranked again in the top six architecture schools nationwide, positioning itself fourth after Cornell University, University of Texas at Austin, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
DesignIntelligence survey ranks public and private degree programs nationally. Cal Poly’s Architecture program has made the nation’s Top 20 list since 2003 with a ranking of sixth or better. The full report can be ordered at the America's Best Architecture & Design Schools, 2012 Edition web site.
The Survey also rates the best institutions at preparing students for specific skills. Cal Poly's Program continues to be ranked the top program in the West, and for the first time it is ranked 8th in the Midwest. Additional skills assessment rankings position our program as:
- 1st in Construction Methods and Materials, (same as 2011)
- 2nd in Sustainable Design Practices and Principles, (newly ranked)
- 3rd in Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork, (newly ranked)
- 4th in Analysis and Planning, (newly ranked)
- 5th in Computer Applications (newly ranked)
In this year's introduction, James P. Cramer, writes that "... and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo continued to hold 4th place. Cal Poly deserves mention as one of the most consistently ranked schools in our research. Prior to this year’s ranking at 4th place, it achieved rankings as follows: 4,3,3,4,6,3,4,3 (averaging 3.77 over the past nine years). It is impressive to see a school so highly regarded year after year."
Posted: 10.20.11
Vellum 2011
Vellum Design Build and the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) are pleased to announce the 8th Annual Vellum/CAED Furniture Exhibition. The exhibition of furniture designed and constructed by CAED students will be on display, time and location to be announced shortly. Student application
Gallery exhibition, judging and reception: Friday, November 4, 2011, 5:30-10:00pm
Location: 848 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
For additional information, please visit Vellum 2011
Posted: 10.18.11
Prof. Chris Yip to lecture at Cal Poly on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Dr. Chris Yip's will present "Characterizing the Difference between Chinese and Indian Traditional Architecture" on Thursday, 20 October, 11:10-12, in building 10-220. This talk is free and open to the public.
For additional information, go to the poster
Posted: 10.14.11
Hearst Lecture Series: Jason McLennan will lecture today at 4pm in the Business Rotunda
Considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement today, McLennan’s work has made a strong impact on the shape and direction of green building in the United States and Canada and he is a much sought after presenter and consultant on a wide-variety of green building and sustainability topics.
For additional information, go to the Hearst Lecture Series.
Posted: 10.12.11
CAED Honored Alum: David J. Gilmore
The Architecture Department is pleased to recognize alum David J. Gilmore (B.S. Arch 1976) at the 2011 Honored Alum. David is an architect and principal at the architectural firm LPA Inc., in Irvine CA.
The 2011 Honored Alumni Awards and Dinner Reception will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, 6:00pm at Cal Poly's PAC Pavilion followed at 7:30pm by a Dinner Reception at the Alex & Faye Spanos Theater Patio, Grand Avenue at Perimeter Drive.
For information on the event, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 805-756-2586.
For additional information, go to David Gilmore's BIO
Posted: 10.12.11
Cal Poly Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award: Kenric B. Stone (B.Arch 1980)
The Architecture Department is pleased to recognize alum Kenric B. Stone (B.Arch 1980) at the 2011 Honored Alum Recipient of the Cal Poly Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award. Ken is an architect and Vice-President and General Manager of the Austin Building and Design, Inc Office in Irvine, CA.
The 2011 Honored Alumni Awards and Dinner Reception will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, 6:00pm at Cal Poly's PAC Pavilion followed at 7:30pm by a Dinner Reception at the Alex & Faye Spanos Theater Patio, Grand Avenue at Perimeter Drive.
For information on the event, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 805-756-2586.
For additional information, go to Ken Stone BIO
Posted: 10.05.11
Fall Career Fair: October 12/13, 2011
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with over 150 employers seeking applicants from all colleges for Career, Summer, Internship and Co-op jobs!
Ware Malcomb, corporate recruiter of Ware Malcomb, Leading Design for Commercial Real Estate, I will be attending the all school Career Fair at Cal Poly SLO on Wednesday October 12.
Network: 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Pre-Arranged Interviews: 1:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Event Location: Chumash Auditorium and University Union Room 220
For more information, visit the Cal Poly Career Fair
Posted: 10.05.11
Fall Study Abroad Fair: October 6, 2011
Learn about study-abroad opportunities at Cal Poly at the Fall Study Abroad Fair set for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 6. The event will take place in the Business Breezeway (btwn. Bldgs. 2 & 3) because of rain.
The fair will showcase faculty-led quarter-abroad programs, the CSU’s International Academic Year-Long Programs, Cal Poly International Exchanges, and other affiliated programs. For more information, visit the International Education and Programs website.
Posted: 10.03.11
SLO ARCH live recording of theStudio this Wednesday October 5th, 2011
SLO ARCH is recording theStudio this Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 7pm - 8pm.
"SloArch.com is a news and entertainment site dedicated to strengthening the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture community. We are just in our infancy, but our goals are to bring assistance, education, and entertainment to the Cal Poly Architecture community though news coverage, media production, and community outreach."
Thank you to both hosts Tim Alatorre and Haley Gipe for their outreach efforts and their vision to include their alma mater in their professional lives.
More information about this recording, go to http://live.sloarch.com
Posted: 09.22.11
Competition Winner: Mason Hayes
Third year architecture student Mason Hayes and student colleague Richman Neuman of Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, placed third in the Sucker Punch Competition with their project titled " Center For Urban Farming Competition. Congratulations to both team members.
More information about the winning competition can be found at Sucker Punch Competition.
Posted: 09.19.11
Mark Lakeman lecture: Friday 9.23.11
The Landscape Architecture Department at Cal Poly is sponsoring a lecture on Friday, September 23rd, at 5:30 pm in the Berg Gallery by Mark Lakeman and Marisha Auerbach. Mark is the founder of the City Repair Project, among other world changing initiatives. Marisha is a practitioner and lecturer on permaculture and has collaborated with the City Repair Project.
City Repair is an organization composed mostly of volunteers whose mission is to educate and inspire people to "build community by creatively transforming public space into neighborhood gathering places."
The organization is best known for its community interventions, or "intersection repair" happenings, which are events that work to reclaim, for one day, residential street intersections as public plazas and gathering spaces. These efforts were born out of a desire to create stronger community ties in neighborhoods and highlight the lack of public spaces that are available within our physical environment. These events, which started with one intersection in Portland, are now a nationwide and even international phenomenon.
More information can be found at http://cityrepair.org/ and on the link to the lecture's poster.
Posted: 09.19.11
2011-12 Lydia Humphrey Memorial Work Study Program
The Lydia Humphrey Memorial Work Study Program and Application for Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters 2011-2012 is now available and may be viewed from the links below:
http://www.caed.calpoly.edu/opportunities/work-study.html
http://www.caed.calpoly.edu/opportunities/work-study-application.html
Fall/Winter/Spring applications are due to the CAED Front Reception Desk (05-212) by the end of the day Monday, October 3, 2011.
Original signature, hard copy only accepted (unless oversees). All applicants' applications must be submitted to the Nora Mason, CAED Receptionist.
Posted: 09.09.11
2011-12 Hearst Lecture Series
The College of Architecture is pleased to present this year's Hearst Lecture Series titled Standpoint.
To view guest speakers, please visit 11-12 Hearst Lecture Series
Posted: 09.01.11
2011 Central Coast Bionners Conference
In conjunction with the 2011-12 Hearst Lecture Series guest speaker Jason McLennon on Friday, October 14th, 2011, the Department invites you to visit the 2011 Central Coast Bionners' Conference that will take place in San Luis Obispo on October 14, 15, & 16, 2011.
In addition, Faculty Emeritus Ken Haggard will be signing his new book Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Daylighting and More Using Natural Flows, which he has co-authored with David A. Bainbridge.
For additional information, please to to Amazon. com and 2011 Central Coast Bionners' Conference
For additional information, please go to 2011 Central Coast Bionners' Conference
Posted: 09.01.11
Prof. Emeritus Ken Haggard's new publication
Professor emeritus and architect Kenneth Haggard has co-authored with David A. Bainbridge a new publication Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Daylighting and More Using Natural Flows,
To purchase this book, please go to Amazon.com.
Posted: 08.30.11
Parents Weekend 2011
The Architecture Department welcomes all parents of our students to join us on Friday, October 28th, 2011 for a reception between 5-7pm in the Berg Gallery (room 05-105).
Students, faculty, and alumni work will be showcased during the event as well as student tours of select design studios, the Media Research Center, and the College's Workshop. Meet and greet with the Department Head, faculty, and students. We look forward meeting you during our event.
To view the schedule of Parents’ Weekend events and register by Oct. 16, 2011, go to the Parent Program website. Please register early to ensure accommodation.
Posted: 08.25.11
Renovated plotter room in the MRC
Both the slide collection and the flat files that contained maps have been removed outside of the MRC. The plotter room is now solely dedicated to plotting, and with the addition of a new Canon IPF 815 44" plotter we hope that the CAED students will be better served with their printing requests.
For additional information about the MRC, go to Facilities MRC
Posted: 08.23.11
Student nominated: Zach Bache
Zach Bache was selected in August to be on this year's Freedom Task Force for AIAS National.
Posted: 08.15.11
Student assistant Job Opportunities at the MRC
If you are interested in working in the MRC as a student assistant, please visit the MRC's web page and scroll to the bottom of the page for additional information.
Posted: 08.15.11
Study 25-35 Hours per Week
The Architecture Department supports the "Study 25-35 Hours per Week" Program. Good study habits are the foundation of a successful career at Cal Poly.
For additional information, go to 25-35 Hours
Posted: 08.15.11
The Department welcomes three new tenure-track colleagues
The Architecture Department is pleased to welcome this Fall 2011 three new tenure-track colleagues -Assistant Professors Jeff Ponitz, Clare Olsen, and Carmen Trudell.
For additional information, please go to People
Posted: 08.12.11
Are you a new prospective ARCH student?
MAKE CAL POLY YOUR ACADEMIC DESTINATION and visit the Architecture Department Prospective Students' web page to learn more about one of the most fascinating professions. Are you interested about learning architecture within a the rigorous design program? This might be the place to unfold your talent and curiosity!
For additional information, go to Prospective Students
For additional information about how to apply, go to Cal Poly Admissions Homepage
Posted: 08.09.11
NAAB Accreditation recommendation
At the July 2011 meeting of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the board reviewed the Visiting Team Report (VTR) for the California Polytechnic State University, College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
As a result, the professional architecture program -Bachelor of Architecture, was formally granted a six-year term of accreditation. the accreditation term is effective January 1, 2011. The program is scheduled for its next accreditation visit in 2017.
Posted: 08.09.11
New ARCH publication (2011)
Prof. Tom di Santo published Svizzera | Suisse X, a visual compilation of the 2010 summer off-campus program conducted in and around Switzerland.
This publication is part of the Architectural Environmental Design Press (AeDPress).
Posted: 08.09.11
New ARCH publication (2011)
Compilation of Cal Poly Architecture students thesis topics conducted during the AY 2010-2011. Each student presented their thesis at the Chumash Auditorium, May 28-30, 2011.
This publication is part of the Architectural Environmental Design Press (AeDPress).
Posted: 08.01.11
2011 ACSA winner: Thomas Fagan
Thomas Fagan (currently a 4th year student attending CEPT in Ahmedabad, India) received for his project "Pulse" an Honorable Mention in the Open Category of the 11th annual steel design student competition, administered by ACSA and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). Student advisor: Prof. Thomas Fowler.
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