Bernheimer Architects will participate in the development of new beachfront housing on New York’s Rockaway Peninsula. A now vacant 116-acre lot between Beach 32nd Street and Beach 56th Place will become home to the city’s first net-zero development. The new complex will include 1,650 units of housing, 1,320 of which …

Congratulations to Parsons SCE faculty Brian McGrath on the release of his recent book, “Genealogy of Bassac.” Genealogy of Bassac is the story of the White Building’s conception, inhabitation, abandonment, rehabilitation, eviction, and demolition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (1963 – 2017). From introducing a culture of independence and modern living, to witnessing …

Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects led by principals Mark Gardner and Stephan Jaklitsch finished the renovation project for a penthouse in one of the historical landmarks located in downtown Brooklyn. Built in the 1920s, the building first served as the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower and was converted to residencies in 2007. The design …

Bernheimer Architecture studio, founded and led by Parsons SCE faculty Andrew Bernheimer, served as architect of record on an affordable housing property for a waterfront site on Staten Island. Located in Stapleton, the project is expected to bring 360 affordable units as well as a social program for seniors, medical …

The Female Design Council Mentor Match Program — developed in partnership with Sight Unseen — is an online quick-match program designed to pair professional-level designers with both college students currently pursuing a field in design or architecture and aspiring designers who are at least 18 years of age and looking …

This year’s BraunPrize is honoring Great Designs, Visionary Ideas and Clever Solutions that will help promote behavioral change and make an impact on today’s society and the future of our planet. Entries must be product design and/or product interaction concepts that are not yet on the market or in production. …

Do not miss the chance to join the Architectural League Student Program! The student program offers a look at the architectural profession and highlights companies and studios based in New York. This year’s professional lists includes: Adjaye Associates Body Lawson Associates (BLA) MODU Marvel Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) …

Sarah Templin, SCE Part Time Faculty of Product Design, has shared her thoughts on design for disassembly with Core77. With more than 10 million tons of furniture ending their cycle in US landfills each year, healthier making and sourcing methods come to the forefront of thinking about how we make …

New York Passive House invites SCE faculty and students to reimagine the future of New York City buildings at a Passive House Town Hall. The event will include presentations and panel discussions featuring key policy-makers, designers, and developers, as well as interactive sessions addressing the urgency of Local Law 97. …

Despite this year’s limitations and abbreviated framework for the much-anticipated Parsons Festival, the SCE Spring 2021 Exhibition has been able to travel, albeit virtually, providing a chance to share and celebrate amazing student work across all disciplines. In addition to NYCxDesign, ArtsThread x Design Pavilion, NY Now and other festival …