Program Overview

Introduction to Rensselaer Architecture

The School of Architecture at Rensselaer is led by Dean Evan Douglis. The school has a rich history and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Academic Programs

The school offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Bachelor of Architecture (Professional)
• Minors in Architecture
• Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences
• Master of Architecture (Professional)
• Master of Science in Architecture: (Post Professional Program)
• Master of Science in Lighting
• Master of Science in Architectural Sciences
• PhD Program in Architectural Sciences

Research Centers

The school is home to several research centers, including:

• Architectural Acoustics
• Center for Architecture Science and Ecology
• Lighting Research Center

Abroad & Off-Campus Programs

The school offers study abroad and off-campus programs in various locations, including:

• China
• India
• Italy
• Latin America
• New York (CASE)
• Bedford Seminar

Faculty and Staff

The school is composed of a diverse faculty and staff, including professors, lecturers, and support staff.

Student Work

The school showcases the work of its students, including projects from various design studios and courses.

Lecture Series

The school hosts a lecture series, featuring renowned architects and designers from around the world. Past lectures have included:

• Levent Ozruh: Beginning at the End
• Cecilia Puga / Paula Velasco Arquitectura: Some character in search for an author
• Florian Idenburg / Solid Objectives (SOIL): Once Again, but This Time with More Feeling
• Sou Fujimoto: Between Nature and Architecture
• Bruce Becker / Becker + Becker: From Bauhaus to Passive House
• Javier Senosiain: Organic Architecture