Across the United States, campuses are pouring money into library renovations. From gyms to cafes to makerspaces, we see growing efforts to keep libraries relevant as students diversify their information sources. These updates are sparked by the changing needs of students and the shifting definitions of academic libraries. As explored in Library Buildings 2017, “libraries […]
In June, I had the honor of preparing remarks for the 98th Annual Business Meeting of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). NCARB is responsible for the licensure of architects and has taken innovative steps to improve that process with the Integrated Path to Architecture Licensure. IPAL allows select institutions, including NewSchool, to […]
For thousands of years, the Northern Star has been a bright and fixed point for travelers on their journeys. A Northern Star can also be a metaphorical guide for organizations as they journey toward their own desired destination. A north star aspiration is important because it brings clarity to what can otherwise be a diverse […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – OCTOBER 5, 2017 – Over the past week, a group of 14 student architects from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool), and under the direction of Professor Chuck Crawford, collaborated to build a sukkah—a temporary dwelling to commemorate Sukkot, the seven-day Jewish harvest festival. The structure now sits on the […]
By Elena Pacenti, Ph.D. Dean, School of Design In October 2019, I was invited to give a key-note speech at the 4D Conference in Osaka, Japan in front of an international audience of designers and design experts. During the preparation of my speech, I had the opportunity to reflect on the very nature of design […]
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