Lawrence Tech College of Architecture and Design

LTU CoAD would like to congratulate alumnae, Lynda Haith BSAr'72 CoAD’s first female black Architecture graduate, Sandra Little BSAr09, MAr98, and Kiana Wenzell MSTPC '15 for being included in the Michigan Chronicle article titled, “Shaping Spaces, Building Futures: Black Women Architects Redefining Urban Landscapes”. Read more: https://buff.ly/4e53s5G LTU CoAD is proud of our accomplished alumni.

During September’s Detroit Month of Design 2024, CoAD presented Curious Objects & Collections at City Bird Detroit featuring student work that focused on whimsical, playful objects that function individually and in stacked arrangements. Don’t miss our future design events - sign up for our CoAD newsletter: https://buff.ly/3zQwyrr

CoAD congratulations goes out to professor emerita at Lawrence Technological University Janice Means for being honored by Michigan Women Forward The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame honors exceptional women from Michigan who have made significant contributions through their leadership, courage, and tenacity. These trailblazers are nominated by the public and selected by a distinguished panel of judges who evaluate their lifetime achievements, character, and impact on advancing women. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, MWF will induct seven remarkable women into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, ensuring their legacies inspire future generations of Michigan girls and women. The 2024 Contemporary Inductees include U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Julia Donovan Darlow, Janice K. Means, Hon. Bridget Mary McCormack, and Geneva Smitherman. To learn more about Janice and the event: https://buff.ly/40aP747

CoAD congratulations goes out to Trent Schmitz BSAr'20 and MAr'21 and Zachary Verhulst BSAr'13, MAr'15 for being AIA MI 2024 Recognitions Award Young Architect recipients. They will be celebrated during the 2024 AIA Michigan Design & Honor Awards Gala on November 8th. LTU CoAD is thrilled when our alumni are recognized for their excellence.

Equipping the designers of tomorrow with the proper tools to create a sustainable, resilient world is one of the best ways we can invest in our future. That's why we're so pleased to share the launch of the “Reimagining Resiliency, Securing Sustainability” pilot program as part of the Gensler Charitable Gift Fund. This fund with be piloted with our partners at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UT) College of Architecture and Design and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) College of Architecture and Design to fund the creation and implementation of interdisciplinary undergraduate courses focused on sustainable design. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehQmy3v6 #SustainableDesign #Architecture #Education #InvestInOurFuture

Virtually visit the three pavilions created during our 2024 Build Week. This past July, seventy-five Master of Architecture students worked together to design and build three pavilion prototypes, with the intention of one being built full-scale on campus in the future. Scan courtesy of MArch student, Heather Soper.

Looking forward to tonight as we celebrate Sam Moschelli for winning this year's LTU CoAD Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award. Wednesday, October 2 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1001 Woodward, Detroit + Livestream The Lawrence Technological University DAA Award is given annually in recognition of the recipient’s professional, academic, and personal achievements including: -Local, national, and international professional accomplishments. -Support of the College of Architecture and Design. -Charitable, volunteer, and community service. Register: https://buff.ly/4gHRgKF Or watch live: https://buff.ly/3XHTT6o

Join us today, Thursday September 26th for another Design x Technology lecture featuring Michael Sørensen, Partner, Design Director at Henning Larsen who will talk about Designing Beyond Boundaries. We're holding this lecture at 1001 Woodward in Detroit, home to Lawrence Technological University's Constructing Futures AI imaging exhibition. Designing Beyond Boundaries 12:30 - 1:30 PM If you'd like to watch online, visit: https://buff.ly/4dhgaOi

Salvatore Moschelli, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP has been selected as the recipient of the 27th annual LTU Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award! Join us in congratulating Sam as he becomes part of an elite group of LTU’s Architecture + Design Alumni. As project executive for @fanninghowey, Sam specializes in the design of high-performing buildings for K-12 and higher education clients. Sam is passionate about sustainability and has led integrated design teams through the successful completion of multiple LEED Gold certified buildings. Sam’s experience also includes the development of district-wide design standards, working with associate firms and collaborating with owner representatives and program managers. Sam will share a lecture titled, Citizen Architect: The art of building by serving others. Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1001 Woodward, Detroit, MI Register: https://buff.ly/3VZ23qf *image 1: Oakland University, Oakland Center (Project Manager, IDS) *image 2: Shelter2Home-Haiti Thank you to Bedrock Detroit and Decked Out Detroit for the use of 1001 Woodward.

Join us at 12:30PM today for another Design x Technology lecture featuring Joseph Choma, Director of the School of Architecture and Professor of Architecture at Florida Atlantic University. Joseph will be speaking on Foldable Structures and Materials. Come to campus or watch online: https://buff.ly/3THQZxb 12:30 - 1:30 PM