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 and Off-Campus Programs

The school offers a range of abroad and off-campus programs, including:

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

Faculty and Staff

The school is led by Dean Evan Douglis, Professor. The faculty and staff are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Student Work

The school showcases the work of its students, including:

• Laura Hulse
• Erica Vinson
• Zhanquing Xu

Lecture Series

The school hosts a range of lectures and events, including:

• 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