Program Overview

Introduction to Rensselaer Architecture

The School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 a variety of abroad and off-campus programs, including:

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

Faculty and Staff

The school is comprised of a talented faculty and staff, including adjunct professors such as Kyle Stover.

Student Work

The school showcases the work of its students, including projects from the Vertical Arch Design Studio in China. Notable student work includes projects by Ellen Wong, Kenya Narvaez, Kevin Conlin, and Peter Zambelletti.

Lecture Series

The school hosts a lecture series, featuring renowned architects and designers. 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