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Article ItemBuilding construction program partners with organization to highlight energy literacy, human-centric design , article
To facilitate student interest and education in human-centric construction, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction collaborates with Community Housing Partners, a local organization that welcomes and provides classes for Virginia Tech students to learn about sustainable and affordable housing.
Date: Aug 13, 2020 -
Article ItemStudents explore career paths through Chicago Studio’s blend of design theory and professional practice , article
Since 2002, the midwestern metropolis with a storied history in American design has housed a Virginia Tech architecture program where students experience the real challenges of professional practice in a complex urban setting.
Date: Aug 04, 2020 -
Article ItemStudents advance sustainable change, new growth experiences in Climate Action Commitment update , article
Students have been key contributors in the ongoing Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment revision process and have had the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and invaluable professional development opportunities.
Date: Aug 03, 2020 -
Article ItemDustin Read named head of Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management , article
When the new department leader started his career in real estate, he worked with distressed properties, but knew he wanted to work with a different type of asset. Little did he know, his educational experiences would change the scope of his interests.
Date: Jul 31, 2020 -
Article ItemAmy Kirschke named director of Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Arts , article
Kirschke, an acclaimed art historian specializing in African American art, joins Virginia Tech from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she has been a faculty member in the Department of Art and Art History since 2005.
Date: Jul 16, 2020 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: G.T. Ward, distinguished architect and dedicated alumnus , article
Ward was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, a devoted supporter of the university in a variety of roles, and a recipient of the university’s highest honor, the William H. Ruffner Medal.
Date: Jul 15, 2020 -
Article ItemRobert Schubert honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1976, Schubert initiated and was a leader and active participant in Virginia Tech's Solar Decathlon competitions. He also served for 22 years as the College of Architecture and Urban Studies’ associate dean for research.
Date: Jul 08, 2020 -
Article ItemAcademic advisor Vern Ferguson helps guide students through difficult transitions , article
School of Architecture + Design academic advisor Vern Ferguson’s commitment to guiding students has always been appreciated, even under normal circumstances. But his efforts have become all the more important in the wake of COVID-19.
Date: Jul 02, 2020 -
Article ItemA new meaning of 'home' for Hokies , article
Virginia Tech students are leading the design on key areas of the Creativity and Innovation District residence halls. When the buildings open for residents in the fall of 2021, student designs will come to life in three areas: the student lounge, faculty apartment, and makerspace.
Date: Jun 25, 2020 -
Article ItemLandscape architecture professor empowers through inclusive approach to design and engagement , article
C.L. Bohannon encourages students to inspire innovation for the good of everyone and to embrace community collaboration as integral to the design process.
Date: Jun 23, 2020 -
Article ItemTwo Virginia Tech teams win awards at Solar Decathlon competition for renewable energy designs , article
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge was even more difficult his year because students completed their projects and competed remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to return home.
Date: Jun 16, 2020 -
Article ItemStudents focus on COVID-19 impacts on sustainability, education, and society , article
Students in the urban computing graduate certificate program gave their group presentations via Zoom at the end of semester 2020 Spring Retreat.
Date: Jun 16, 2020 -
Article ItemCOVID-19 key design , article
Ryan Pieper, associate professor at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center, found the key to his contribution in the times of COVID-19 in designing a more efficient and widely accessible version of the handheld tools he saw being marketed as germ-free ways to open doors and use on touchscreens.=https://video.vt.edu/media/t/1_8n1z2tof
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
Article ItemA key for staying germ-free , article
Ryan Pieper from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies has designed a more efficient and widely accessible version of the handheld tools to reduce physically touching such areas as door pulls and touchscreens. He has made his design plan available for distribution.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
Article ItemISCE Scholars focus on timely societal issues , article
Four projects that focus on significant issues facing the world today have been selected to receive funding from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment for 2020-21.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2020 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , article
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
Article ItemBicycling trends show more riders on trails and roadways during COVID-19 , article
In recent weeks, many trails and roadways – both in the U.S. and abroad - have seen high numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians; and bicycle stores have seen skyrocketing sales.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
Article ItemBlazing a Beyond Boundaries path to success , article
PlayLab Inc. cofounders Archie Lee Coates IV and Jeff Franklin say an interdisciplinary education at Virginia Tech helped them bridge the worlds of art, architecture, business, design, fashion, film, music, publishing, products, and more.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
Article ItemCouncil on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for public art , article
In preparation for the university's sesquicentennial in 2022, the Council on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for creative approaches to highlight how historically marginalized communities have shaped and will continue to shape Virginia Tech.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
Article ItemIn a virtual environment, collaboration and engagement remain at the heart of Climate Action Commitment revision process , article
This network of nearly 125 students, faculty, and staff from across operations, academics and research, and community representatives continues to be highly engaged in moving the revision process forward – in a fully virtual environment.
Date: May 18, 2020
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