Lawrence Tech College of Architecture and Design

Join us for the first Fall 2024/25 Design x Technology lecture as we present Gary Karp who will speak on Ideas on Architecture, Suburbs, and Disability. Tuesday, September 10 12:30 - 1:30pm On campus and livestream "As a wheelchair user who had to be carried up and down steps into the architecture building for five years, I personally know that full inclusion and accessibility is not an "extra" in the built environment. It is integral to any design — which comes out the better for it — the principle of "Universal Design."" Lecture benefits: ✓ Help designers focus on the wide array of professional paths that an architectural education makes possible. ✓ Give historical perspective on how architecture used to happen. ✓ You will be challenged to commit to safe use of modern design technologies. ✓ Gary will help our guests bring about great design that aligns with people's lives and goals — from individuals to whole communities. Register here: https://buff.ly/3Xkcerf

CoAD congratulations goes out to LTU alumn and current graduate student Meredy Thomas BSAr ‘24 on winning 2nd place in the USGBC student design competition 2023-2024! To encourage Midwest students to become familiar with the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, the USGBC opened its 4th Annual Student Design Competition for the 2023-2024 school year. The competition focused on three project types incorporating either the LEED v4.1 rating system for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) or the LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) rating system as the design criteria. The competition recognized exceptional design moving towards resource conservation in operation through a creative and innovative integration of design strategies such as daylighting, passive heating and cooling, materials, water, energy generation and other sustainable systems with the goal of creating a cohesive and viable solution. The winning entries demonstrated particular emphasis on understanding LEED criteria and how the integrative process of LEED enhances the design/planning and engineering of our built environment. Our winners receive a cash prize, one-year Student Membership to USGBC and will be celebrated at events in their community. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4dT8675

CoAD congratulations go out to alumni Trent Schmitz for being an inductee into Interior Design Magazine 30/30 Detroit list. Thrilled when our LTU alumni are recognized and honored!

Throughout September, we’ll be hosting events in Detroit and on our LTU campus showcasing student and faculty work including our flagship exhibition Constructing Futures, located at 1001 Woodward Ave. Don't miss this opportunity to explore, learn, and connect with the Detroit architecture and design community. We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable month of events! Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3Ax26T4 Constructing Futures AI MoD opening and panel discussion September 5–20 1001 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 LTU_CoAD Works in Progress Student work September 1-30 AECOM at 4219 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Curious Collection Student work September 18 City Bird at 460 W. Canfield St. Detroit, MI 48201 Mass Timber Symposium September 19 & 20 1001 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 REGISTER: https://buff.ly/3Mdvss7 Design x Technology Lecture: Michael Sørensen Designing Beyond Boundaries September 26 1001 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 4822 Alt+F4 Conference: Rebooting Community After Gamergate September 26–28 LTU at 21000 West 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075 Alt+F4 48 HR Game Jam September 26–28 LTU at 21000 West 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075 New Homes for a New Detroit: A Tour and Panel Discussion on Innovative Housing Thursday, September 12th Cochrane Home at 3013 Cochrane Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48216

CoAD congratulations go out to our students from ADS1 Fall 2023 for winning the Uni.xyz competition titled, Recharge. Jadine Sibbilis - People's Choice Award (images #1 #2) Sawyer DeShano - Shortlisted (images #3 #4) Article: https://buff.ly/3SPTFs8 Josue Pastrana - Shortlisted (images #5 #6) Competition Brief: The challenge is to design hiker cabins in a way that they can be replicated in multiple locations on the hiking trail. The aim is to provide spaces and services for hikers wanting to seek refuge. It seeks to explore ways of incorporating basic amenities and needs for tired or possibly adrift hikers. Design objectives: Self-sufficient and safe: The participants should take into account that it's a remote cabin. Resilient: The cabin should be designed to withstand the wilderness and climatic conditions. Materiality: Apply materiality that is regionally and climatically appropriate. Balance: Maintain the balance between the environment and built form. Context: Design flexible to accommodate the terrain of the region

A very special CoAD Congratulations goes out to a list of alumni for winning an AIA Detroit 2024 Architectural Honor Award! Architectural Honor Awards/Conceptual: INFORM Studio Keating Channel Pedestrian Bridge: Nda-Nwendaaganag (cover image) Cory Lavigne B.Arch'96 Michel Guthrie BSAr'95 Eric Klooster BSAr'09, MAr'13 other work Community-led Aging-in-Place Framework Plan (image #2) Laura Walker BSAr’06, MArch’09 2024 AIA Detroit Architectural Building Award: Synecdoche for their HOMES Campus (image #3) Lisa Sauvé BSAr'09 Adam Smith BSAr'09 Among our alumni, we’d like to recognize Smithgroup, Gensler, Peterson Rich Office, End Studio, and Tryba Architects for their inclusion. LTU CoAD is proud of our accomplished alumni. Find all of the winners and their projects here: https://buff.ly/3QkGHCq

CoAD congratulations go out to alumna Kerry Green for being an inductee into Interior Design Magazine 30/30 Detroit list. Thrilled when our LTU alumni are recognized and honored.

CoAD Congratulations goes out to Allyza Danica Valino BS'22, MAr’24 for becoming a 2024 AIA Detroit Recognition Award Winner! Proud when our alumni are appreciated by our industry. Read about Allyza's award: https://buff.ly/3LTuAZH

CoAD congratulations go out to alumna Kendall Hands for being an inductee into Interior Design Magazine 30/30 Detroit list. Thrilled when our LTU alumni are recognized and honored. Read more: https://buff.ly/3y15zZd

Thank you so much to the Free Press for including our Gregor S. and Elizabeth B. Affleck House in their list of Michigan-based Frank Lloyd Wright designed homes. Read more and contact us to schedule a tour!