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.

  Student and Alumni News

Parsons Interior Design Alum Featured in two articles in New York Times

Parsons SCE Alumna Sheila Bridges has been featured in two articles in New York Times for her work. The Wallpaper That Is Also a ‘Reminder That My Ancestors Had My Back’ Hay House: How Designer Sheila Bridges Made Space for Herself

BFA Interior Design Faculty Member Recognized as IDEC Award Winner

    BFA ID Faculty Sam Bennett has been recognized by the Interior Design Educators Council as a 2022 “Best Of” Award Recipient. Bennett was awarded Scholarship of Design Research for her work “Slow Interiors Manifesto: A Renewed Framing of Interiors.”   Learn more about IDEC Awards Here.



  Faculty News

Andrew Bernheimer, FAIA Medal of Honor

Congratulations to Andrew Bernheimer who is being awarded the 2023 Medal of Honor by the AIA, American Institute of Architects. Andrew Bernheimer is a Brooklyn-based architect and Associate Professor of Architecture at the Parsons School of Design. Bernheimer leads an eponymous firm responsible for a wide variety of residential, civic, …

Art by Architects 2023 Reception- Free for Students

Part Time Faculty Ahmed Wafik will be featured at this years Art by Architects Reception. Art By Architects NYC was founded in 2018 to highlight the creative multimedia exploration of architects that is often hidden behind the daily efforts of creating the built environment as we know it. Join us …



  School News



  Special Projects



  Publications

Andrew Bernheimer and David Leven publish NYCHAPEDIA, A Complete Catalogue of NYCHA’s Assets

Catalogue aims to provoke discussion around future of the extensive holdings of the New York City Housing Authority.

New Housing Book Featuring Andrew Bernheimer Reviewed in The Architect’s Newspaper

Book includes chapter by M.Arch program director Bernheimer



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