School of Architecture Archives

Professor John Ochsendorf donates exhibition of renowned vault builders for new museum

November 1, 2017 | 2017 News in Brief | ceemit

[fusion_text]Class of 1942 Professor of CEE and Professor of Architecture John A. Ochsendorf donated an exhibition he created on renowned vault builders Rafael Guastavino and his son to organizers creating a museum about the Guastavinos. The […]

Professor John Ochsendorf comments on Grand Central Oyster Bar architecture for Eater New York

April 26, 2017 | 2017 News in Brief | ceemit

[fusion_text]Class of 1942 Professor of Architecture and Professor of CEE John Ochsendorf recently provided insight into the tilework and architecture of the Grand Central Oyster Bar, a 104-year-old restaurant below New York City’s Grand Central station. […]

Senior Julia Heyman wins 2017 Carroll L. Wilson Award, will conduct research in Indonesia

March 7, 2017 | 2017 News in Brief | ceemit

Senior Julia Heyman was recently awarded the 2017 Caroll L. Wilson Award, a prize that funds a year of research. She will travel to Indonesia after graduation and will be pursuing a project on the implementation […]

Professor John Ochsendorf selected as Director of the American Academy in Rome

February 14, 2017 | 2017 News in Brief | ceemit

[fusion_text]Class of 1942 Professor of Architecture and CEE John Ochsendorf was selected to be the 23rd director of the American Academy in Rome, a nonprofit supporting arts and scholars. The appointment begins in July 2017, and […]

Professor Caitlin Mueller featured on MIT News for her research on energy-efficient design

January 23, 2017 | 2017 News in Brief | ceemit

[fusion_text]Assistant Professor Caitlin Mueller is featured on MIT News for her role in creating a computer simulation that can help architects optimize designs and energy consumption. The simulation allows architects to explore how architectural form impacts […]