Winter Study Abroad: Mexico 

Mexico City and Teotihuacán, Oaxaca and archaeological sites, Puebla and Taxco

For information contact

Jose Bernardi 480.965.9140
jose.bernardi@asu.edu

Max Underwood 480.965.5795
max.underwood@asu.edu

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Winter Study Abroad: India

India Program at the Arizona State University, College of Design offers students an interdisciplinary opportunity to study the design, architecture, history, and contemporary culture of Northern and Western India.

For information contact

Mookesh Patel 480.965.2037
mookesh@asu.edu

Denise Endow 480.727.0601
Denise.Endow@asu.edu

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Creator of WaterFire Providence

WaterFire Providence(R), an award-winning fire sculpture on the downtown rivers of Providence, Rhode Island, that is a testament to the power of public art to restore a city's urban and social landscape.

For more information on WaterFire, see www.waterfire.org.

Mark Wilhelm
President, US Green Council, Arizona

In Dialogue with the Desert: A Lecture in Conjunction with the Unintended Consequences exhibition

This series has been organized by the Department of Interior Design Professor Jose Bernardi for the INT 352 course and by IIDA Campus Chapter on the issue of adapting LEED standards to the conditions of the desert. The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Julie Russ, Communications Manager at jruss@asu.edu or 480.965.6693

Summer Abroad 2006
Mexican Metropolises and Mexico City Studio

Join the School of Planning to introduce yourself to Mexico’s rich and diverse economic, political, and social contexts and the various processes of urbanization and metropolis formation in this developing country! While in Mexico, students will explore the legacy of
pre-colonial and colonial past on present urban form and functions, the challenges of globalization and sustainability for metropolitan planning, the visions, strategies, and
practices of Mexican planners and the perspectives of local residents, business leaders, policymakers, and scholar. While concentrating in major Mexican cities—Mexico City,
Guadalajara, and Puebla—the program will also include exploration of traditional cities such as Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, and Queretaro.

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May 22–
June 8

Summer Abroad 2006
Rome, Venice, Milan, Basel

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May 13–June 9

Summer Abroad 2006
Mediterranean Cities + Landscapes
Baecelona-Provence-Florence-Rome-Venice

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The School of Planning's own MUEP student, Greg Peterson, was a recipient of the 2006 Edson Student Entreprenuer Initiative award for his project, Organic: Inside & Out, which was awarded to develop and produce an innovative television show and companion website that inspires viewers to embrace sustainable green living through daily lifestyle choices and home improvement projects.

This project is now "in the can" (television lingo), and Greg and his Edson partner Amy will present the premiere on Monday, May 1 at 7:00 pm at Neeb Hall. Before the premiere, Greg has lined up several innovative products that will be on display in Neeb Plaza, including a Smart Car, Solar Panels, and Tubular Skylights, each highlighted in the show.

Come and support Greg and his inspirational show about how easy and inexpensive it can be to embrace green living and sustainable products.

Impacts of Changing Demographics on Transportation in Arizona

SANDRA ROSENBLOOM, Professor of Planning, University of Arizona

Envisioning Alternative Futures for Transportation

TIMOTHY LANT, ASU Decision Theater

SANDRA ROSENBLOOM is internationally known as a specialist in transportation options for special populations. She has written numerous widely-cited reports for the Transportation Research Board, the Federal Highway Administration, and The Brookings Institution. Her research in the area of older populations and leisure communities, travel patterns among women and the disadvantaged, and changing travel with changing demography has made her highly sought after as a speaker and consultant. She has just returned from a speaking tour in Australia and New Zealand. Dr. Rosenbloom not only assesses current travel patterns, but also suggests alternative futures based on demographic change. She will be speaking to us on the subject of the impacts of changing demography on transportation and access.

TIMOTHY LANT, Modeling and Simulation Leader at the ASU Decision Theater, will be discussing the potential for use of the Decision Theater in transportation planning. The theater is an outstanding resource for researchers and community groups to envision alternative futures based on the association between transportation and land use. He plans an exchange with other seminar participants on potential use of the modeling efforts associated with the decision theater in shaping creative, innovative, and yet sustainable, responses to transportation/land use planning.

For more information contact Professor Mary Kihl at

Mary.Kihl@asu.edu

Lecture: "Perspective in Dutch Urbanism"

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SALA Lecture Series Spring 2006
Rodolfo Machado

Rodolfo Machado is Professor in Practice of Architecture and Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Design at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. In addition, he is the principal and cofounder of Machado and Silvetti Associates, Inc., a Boston-based firm that focuses on master-planning, academic, and institutional projects. Sponsored by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Schneider Shay Pian & Worcester Architects. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Julie Russ 480.965.6693, jruss@asu.edu or visit design.asu.edu.

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Andrew Cohen, "Creating a Design Culture"

Andrew P. Cohen, FAIA, is the Executive Director of Gensler, a leading global design, planning, and strategic consulting firm A true champion of design excellence since joining Gensler in 1981, Cohen has spearheaded the growth of the firm’s global entertainment practice. Cohen is a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York, a registered architect in 17 states, and was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2005. His major projects include: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Dreamworks, Disney, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros., and MGM Project CITYCENTER—a $4.7 billion Las Vegas urban metropolis and the largest privately funded project in the United States at this time. Sponsored by Gensler. This event is free and open to the public.

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SALA Lecture Series Spring 2006

Glenn Murcutt, Sidney

A recipient of the 2002 Pritzker Architecture Prize, Sydney-based architect Glenn Murcutt has built an international reputation over the last thirty years for designing shelters rooted in their natural environment and informed by both classical Modernism and vernacular Australian building traditions. He is well-known for his independent style, strong convictions, and high-quality, sustainable designs. Sponsored by the College of Design and Rio Salado Architecture Foundation. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Julie Russ 480.965.6693, jruss@asu.edu or visit design.asu.edu.

SALA Lecture Series Spring 2006
Kay Bea Jones, Columbus

Kay Bea Jones is Associate Professor at the Knowlton School of Architecture, Ohio State University. She teaches design and urban studies and coordinates studies abroad in Italy. She initiated and served as research architect for the Buckeye Village Community Center (2005), providing childcare and public space for student families at Ohio State University. She is working with the Italian Ministry of Culture on the forthcoming Triennale exhibition for the Franco Albini Centennial, and she has written Suspending Modernity: The Architecture of Franco Albini. Sponsored by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Schneider Shay Pian & Worcester Architects. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Julie Russ 480.965.6693, jruss@asu.edu or visit design.asu.edu.

Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Western District Conference
IN} {BETWEEN: Crossing the Borders of Design

Department of Industrial Design Assistant Professor Prasad Boradkar is hosting this IDSA conference at ASU that builds on the successes of previous conferences with a format and content that makes for a highly interactive experience. Practicing design professionals, educators, and students will have the opportunity to engage in stimulating and meaningful discussions about the dynamic role of design in today's rapidly changing world. For registration information, go to the events section of design.asu.edu or access www.idsainbetween.com. Sponsored in part by the College of Design. For more information, contact Tamara Shipley at 480.262.6665 or tamara.shipley@asu.edu.

Lectures at the Bridge.

Eddie Jones "WHERE IDEAS COME FROM"

The Jones Studio is one of the premier architectural firms in Arizona. Founded in 1979, Jones Studio Inc practices on the cutting edge of contemporary architecture and is specifically know for its expertise in designing for the Sonoran desert environment.

SALA Lecture Series Spring 2006
Todd Williams/Billie Tsien

For almost three decades, the New York-based architectural team of Tod Williams and Billie Tsien have sought to “make places on earth that can give a sense of grace to life.” They have both served as visiting faculty for numerous universities. They are recipients of both local and national AIA awards, their work is published broadly both nationally and internationally, and some of their best-known buildings include the American Folk Art Museum, the Cranbrook School’s Natatorium, and the Phoenix Art Museum. Sponsored by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Schneider Shay Pian & Worcester Architects. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Julie Russ 480.965.6693, jruss@asu.edu or visit design.asu.edu.
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Exhibition: Franco Albini, Milan

I musei e gli allestimenti/Museums and Installations

After completing his studies at the Milan Polytechnic and working with Gio Ponti, Franco Albini began his own studio in Milan in 1930. His foundations among the rigors of Rationalism equipped him to redefine Italian museum design during the postwar crisis of style and economic reconstruction in Italy. His five major museums and interiors for galleries, residences, temporary fairs, and shop windows altered the very idea of exhibition in a culture that has much to show. Albini and his collaborators have produced housing, urban plans, a subway, many noteworthy buildings, interiors, and furniture spanning a period that witnessed significant change in modern decorum and architectural expression. However stylish, Albini’s oeuvre cannot be distinguished by a style. He explored the relationship between Italian tradition and modern architecture, as he developed his own leitmotifs of structural expression, rendered superb craft, and experimented with innovative materials and transparency, ultimately leaving ubiquitous modern cliches in suspense. The exhibit of his best known museums and installation designs, some with his longtime partner, Franca Helg, are presented in 34 black and white panels of epic photographs. This event is free and open to the public Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sponsored by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

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Documentary Screening: The Price of Renewal

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What are the challenges of crafting a vibrant urban village from an ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse population?  This perceptive documentary examines issues of community development, philanthropy and civic engagement by chronicling the long-term redevelopment of the once-deteriorating neighborhood of City Heights, often referred to as the Ellis Island of San Diego. Here we find patterns of immigration, migration, and gentrification common to many American cities. Using character-based stories, we explore the extraordinary efforts of many individuals and organizations struggling to revitalize an inner city neighborhood through a partnership between public and private entities.

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Drought Relief in Sight? Author Claims Rainwater Harvest As Key
Lecture: Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands

Turn water scarcity into water abundance! Welcome rain into your life and landscape. Join Brad Lancaster as he explains tools and techniques for implementing sustainable water systems for your home, landscape, and community using onsite resources. His newly published book shares strategies to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans with examples from around the world; some ancient, some new—including the inspirational story of Mr. Phiri, water farmer from Zimbabwe. Lancaster is a teacher, designer, and consultant on the sustainable design system of permaculture and integrated rainwater harvesting systems since 1993.

Brad Lancaster has been teaching the sustainable design system of permaculture (including rainwater harvesting) while running his own successful design/consultation business. He has taught programs for the ECOSA Institute, Columbia Univesity, University of Arizona, Audubon Expeditions, and Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Transportation Seminar: Transportation and Safety

Two excellent speakers will lead the discussion.

Simon Washington, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ASU, will share some of the findings from his research on transportation safety. Dr. Washington has managed and conducted safety research for the Federal Highway Administration; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; the National Academies; and the Arizona, California, and Georgia Departments of Transportation. His research areas include transportation safety, travel behavior, transportation planning, and statistical and econometric applications to transportation problems.

Matt Zoll, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager for the Pima County Department of Transportation, will share with us some of work on Safe Routes to Schools in the Tucson area. Mr. Zoll has extensive experience in working directly with schools in developing safety programs that will encourage elementary children to take the healthy option of walking rather than riding to school.

Sponsored by the School of Planning.

School of Planning transportation seminar series

ENHANCING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING AIR QUALITY 

In the Phoenix area we are keenly aware of efforts to reduce the noise generated by our freeways with sound walls and rubberized asphalt and the heat island effects associated with asphalt paving. Kamil Kaloush, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ASU and a specialist in paving, will discuss these issues in the context of on-going research and our expanding freeway network.

The frequent air quality alerts in the last few months are a reminder of another significant issue associated with transportation and roadways.  Jim Anderson, a research scientist with the fluid dynamic group, here at ASU will share findings generated by monitoring air quality, especially the particulates associated with the brown cloud effect.

For more information contact Professor Mary Kihl Mary.Kihl@asu.edu

Lecture by Prof. Dan Hoffman

Dappled Shade, Dan Hoffman and Studio MA

This is part of the lecture series organized by the Dpt. of Interior Design.

SALA Lecture Series Spring 2006
Tom Oslund
Minneapolis

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Due to personal events, Mr. Cisneros must cancel the Student Q&A for Thursday, March 2 at noon on the Bridge. We will reschedule this event in the future.

Student Q&A with Henry Cisneros

The College of Design is hosting Henry Cisneros for a student Q&A. Cisneros is a former Secretary of HUD, four-term mayor of San Antonio, and former president of Univision, who is now chairman of City View, a company that recharges depressed areas of large, metropolitan cities by producing high-quality, affordable housing. This is a rare opportunity to have a conversation with one of America's leading experts on housing and urban development.

2006 Design Excellence Dinner

Henry Cisneros
Rebuilding America's Cities

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SALA Lecture Series Spring 2006
Ned Kahn
Sebastopol
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Anthony C. Floyd, AIA, CBO
Sustainable Building Manager
City of Scottsdale

Jorge Mario Jáuregui
(architect-urbanist, rio de janeiro, brazil)

>urban, social, and environmental
structuring of the broken city
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Jorge Mario Jauregui,
Sao Paulo College of Design
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The Economics of Sustainable Urbanism
CLAUDE + NINA GRUEN

Gruen Gruen + Associates, Urban Economic, Market, and Land-use/Public Policy Analysts

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Eames Demetrios
An Eames Celebration

Eames Demetrios is the grandson of Charles and Ray Eames and is dedicated to comunicating, preserving, and extending their work. He oftens talks about their work from a historical and aesthetic perspective. He is a principal in the Eames Office, and his projects there include multimedia production, printed materials, toys, exhibition design, filmmaking, and much more. Most recently, Eames Demetrios is completing a fascinating new CD-ROM based on the classic short educational film, Powers of Ten. For more information, call 480.965.6693.

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Lecture by Beth Harmon-Vaughan
Concept Development and Place-Making in Interior Design

Sponsored by the Department of Interior Design