Mission of SCE
Encompassing a unique confluence of design disciplines, the School of Constructed Environments nurtures and guides tomorrow’s leaders in socially and environmentally sustainable, technologically innovative buildings, interiors, lighting, and products. In a time of unprecedented change, we foster the skills, values, and vision vital to creative thinking and the realization of a more integrated, equitable and delightful world.
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On (Black) Architecture
SCE M.Arch Director, Mark Gardner, was interviewed by Dwell Magazine along with Zena Howard, Phil Freelon, and Melvin Mitchell on the topic of (black) architecture. Excerpt: “Architecture is one of the whitest jobs in America. Set against this background, black architecture—from the most epistemological understanding, architecture that is conceived and put …
Parsons Named the Best Art and Design School in the Country in 2018
QS World University Rankings named Parsons number 1 on its list of best art and design schools in the U.S., and number 2 on its list of best art and design schools in the world. The rankings highlight the world’s top universities in 46 individual subjects, based on academic …