“As part of my research on bio-inspired design, I took a trip to the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), where, for nearly the past ten years, I have worked with artisans to create my designs. On this trip, I decided to investigate the metal molding industry in this region, with the hope of uncovering new manufacturing and collaborative opportunities.”

Speakers include: SplashHouse, Daniel Michalik, Nathalie Rozot, Peter Wheelwright, Cees de Jager, Andrew Waugh, Michael Green, Alexa Griffith Winton, Mark Rakatansky, Cathy Lang Ho, Anne Guiney, Lauren Crahan & John Hartman, Quilian Riano, Rama Chorpash, Miguel Robles Duran, Derek Porter, George Brainard, Keller Easterling, Matthew Cobham, William Massie

In the article in world-architects eMagazine Andrew Bernheimer, Director of the Parsons Master of Architecture program, discusses the move to his current storefront office space for his firm, Bernheimer Architecture.      

As It Is On Earth is set in New England over seven days leading up to Columbus Day at the end of the Millennium, 1999. Narrated by Taylor Thatcher, an irreverent young university professor from a fallen family of Maine Puritans, the story follows his ruminative quest and errant attempts to escape from history.

Written for students and practitioners in the fields of architecture and interior design, Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide provides a concise overview of all the techniques available for reducing the energy footprint of structures and spaces.

In this Q&A for the Metropolis blog, Szenasy and Wheelwright discuss Professor Wheelright’s novel, As It Is On Earth.

In this Q&A for the Brooklyn Rail, Professor Wheelwright discusses his novel, As It Is On Earth.

The Article, Out of the Bottle: An American Designer Crafts Chic Forms from Ever-Practical Cork, is featured in the September/October issue.

To mark the start of the academic year, all students, faculty and staff of SCE are invited to attend the SCE convocation. The Dean and Directors will provide an overview of the coming year. This event will start promptly at 6:00PM, so please arrive early.

SCE is pleased to announce that BFA Product Design and MFA Interior Design faculty Daniel Michalik’s work is included in the exhibition 40 Under 40 – Craft Futures at the Smithsonian Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington DC from July 20, 2012 – February 3, 2013. The Smithsonian has also acquired editions of Michalik’s 3/1 Chair (2011) and Massimo plates (2012) for their permanent collection.