Category: Design
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Marcus Carter, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Intertidal Objects: A Design Solution for Coastal Erosion
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Coastlines are a battleground in the face of sea level rise. Marcus Carter, assistant professor in the school of architecture, explains why design matters. MARCUS CARTER is an assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a partner at OBJECT TERRITORIES, a critical design practice located in New York and Hong…
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Robert Karlicek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Light Sculpting
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Indoor lighting is a place we can make improvements. Robert Karlicek, Professor and Director of the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications, describes one example. Robert F. Karlicek, Jr. is a leading expert in the LED industry. Prior to joining RPI, he spent over 30 years in industrial research…
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Todd Ferry, Portland State University – Best Practices When Building Tiny Home Villages to Address Homelessness
On Portland State University Week: Addressing homelessness is critical. Todd Ferry, senior research associate, explains why small steps can have huge impacts. Todd Ferry is a Senior Research Associate and Faculty Fellow at the Center for Public Interest Design (CPID) within the Portland State University School of Architecture, and has been with PSU since 2013.…
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Vikash Gayah, Penn State University – Improve Traffic Flow in Cities by Banning Left Turns
Hate waiting to make a left turn at a busy intersection? You’re not alone. Vikash Gayah, associate professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at Penn State University, delves into how to fix these time wasters. Dr. Vikash V. Gayah is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at…
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Sara Bayramzadeh, Kent State University – Toward a Model of Safety and Care for Trauma Room Design
On Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute Week: There is room for improvement in room design. Sara Bayramzadeh, professor in the health design program, examines one such instance. Dr. Sara Bayramzadeh joined Kent State University, as the Coordinator of and Elliot Professor in the Healthcare Design program, in 2018. She is recognized for her…
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Ann Lusk, Harvard University – Cycle Tracks
Design is key to increasing the use of bicycles in lower-income neighborhoods. Anne Lusk, research scientist at Harvard University, delves into why. Anne Lusk has 38 years of experience working on bicycle facilities with the first 16 years as a practitioner building and lecturing about bike facilities followed by 22 years as an academic in…
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Monica Menendez, NYU Abu Dhabi – Sharing the Road
Can’t we all just get along on the roads? Monica Menendez, associate professor of civil and urban engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, looks into the best way to move people around a city. Monica Menendez is an Associate Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering at New York University in Abu Dhabi and a Global Network…
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Kathryn Anthony, University of Illinois – Potty Parity
One way to see gender discrimination in action is to look at the lines in public restrooms. Kathryn Anthony, professor in the school of architecture at the University of Illinois, explores what can be done about it. Professor Anthony teaches, conducts research, and writes about how spaces and places affect people. Her expertise focuses on…
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Warren Haffar, Arcadia University – Mental Mapping in Divided Societies
On Arcadia University Week: Removing physical barriers doesn’t always alleviate social ones. Warren Haffar, professor of historical and political studies, studies shared spaces in the divided capital of Cyprus. Warren Haffar is Director of the International Peace and Conflict Resolution MA Program. He received his Ph.D. and MA in Conflict Analysis and Peace Science from…
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Ziqian Cecilia Dong, New York Institute of Technology – Cities and the Environment
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Cities need to prepare for the challenges of the future. Ziqian Dong, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how best to manage resources in the face of disaster. Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New…