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May 2008
Idea Exchange
This newsletter is designed to facilitate communication in two directions. What’s on your mind? What’s shaping your perspective these days? To foster this kind of idea exchange, we will, from time to time, ask a question to which we hope you will write a response. Then in the next e-newsletter, we will publish as many as possible, so that you too can see what people are discussing. We hope to hear from you on the question below:
 This year’s freshman took on the 5th Street Bridge linking Technology Square with the main Georgia Tech campus as part of a “cudda, wudda, shudda” essay – creative discourse to think big about public space without real-world constraints. What public space would you explore in your cudda, wudda, shudda essay and why? Let us know.
Save the Date! 100 Years of Architecture at Georgia Tech
 A century has passed since Tech began offering courses in architecture to students. To celebrate, the Architecture Program will host a Centennial Lecture Series, several exhibitions and book release events throughout the year, a spring symposium and, of course, a great party! Please plan on coming back to learn, laugh, and marvel at your friends, colleagues, faculty, and fellow alums. Are you interested in joining the Centennial Steering Committee? Let us know!
Maintaining Georgia’s Assets: Call for GIS Champion
 COA researcher developing geographic information systems (GIS) plan for Georgia.
“Flock” at ZER01 in San Jose
 For those of you on the West coast, don’t miss music professor Jason Freeman’s “Flock” at ZER01 Festival June 5-7. See videos and read what the press is saying about “Flock.”
A Better Bird's-Eye View of High
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 City Planning professor comments on Atlanta’s green roofs and his research findings on urban heat islands.
Urban Collage: Small Firm, Giant Imprint
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 Stan Harvey (MCP 1994) and Bob Begle (M Arch 1993) talk about shaping metro Atlanta's explosive growth over the last decade through their firm, Urban Collage.
2008 College of Architecture Awards
 Ceremony lauds student, faculty and staff achievements during 2007-2008 academic year.
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