College of Architecture & GT Events
November 7, 2009
TODAY
Learn Web Design for Accessibility
This online course, created by Georgia Tech’s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, offers up-to-date information for web designers on creating sites that are accessible to people disabilities.
Good Urbanism 101
Join the Georgia Conservancy’s Growth Management Program and Georgia Tech professors David Green, Richard Dagenhart, and Doug Allen to learn about urban design and how different professions can collaborate to improve the city of Atlanta and its region.
Marcel Breuer Design and Architecture
As a designer and architect, Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) is one of the most influential and important designers of the 20th century.
Football vs. Wake Forest
Georgia Tech hosts the Demon Deacons at Grant Field
THIS WEEK
plexus r+d: Graduate Program in Architecture Visiting Lecturers
Plexus is dedicated to creating innovative projects that explore the cultural significance of architecture by revealing the critical role it plays in enhancing our lives, articulating experiences that are intellectually and aesthetically productive.
Book Signing - Megaregions: Planning for Global Competitiveness
By the year 2050, megaregions will contain two-thirds of the American population. This book examines how the idea of megaregions might help address concerns about equity, the economy and the environment.
The Awareness Project
Artist-in-residence Ruth Dusseault’s senior studio will open a campus-wide exhibition of site-specific installations on Friday, Nov. 6.
Elliott Sclar / World Town Planning Day
The Policy Network as a Strategic Planning Tool: A New Approach to Urban Planning in the Global South
GT Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
BC 50th Anniversary Gala
The BC Alumni Board will host a 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, November 14 to celebrate the past, present and future of Building Construction at Georgia Tech. The event is at 7PM at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center at Tech Square; tickets
UPCOMING EVENTS
plexus r+d: Graduate Program in Architecture Visiting Lecturers
Plexus is dedicated to creating innovative projects that explore the cultural significance of architecture by revealing the critical role it plays in enhancing our lives, articulating experiences that are intellectually and aesthetically productive.
Book Signing - Megaregions: Planning for Global Competitiveness
By the year 2050, megaregions will contain two-thirds of the American population. This book examines how the idea of megaregions might help address concerns about equity, the economy and the environment.
The Awareness Project
Artist-in-residence Ruth Dusseault’s senior studio will open a campus-wide exhibition of site-specific installations on Friday, Nov. 6.
Elliott Sclar / World Town Planning Day
The Policy Network as a Strategic Planning Tool: A New Approach to Urban Planning in the Global South
GT Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
BC 50th Anniversary Gala
The BC Alumni Board will host a 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, November 14 to celebrate the past, present and future of Building Construction at Georgia Tech. The event is at 7PM at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center at Tech Square; tickets
Vince Voron: Coca-Cola Global Head of Industrial Design
Mr. Voron directs the design vision and provides leadership for all global beverage packaging and equipment form design from conception through commercialization.
Sonic Generator: The French-American Connection
Georgia Tech’s chamber music ensemble-in-residence, Sonic Generator, opens its 2009-2010 season with The French American Connection, exploring the connections between French and American musicians in their explorations of technology.
Valerio Olgiati: T. Gordon Little Lecture Series in Imagination
Called by some the most important Swiss architect of his generation, Olgiati’s buildings have shot to prominence over the past few years for their intensity and precision. AIA Continuing Education Credits available.
Georgia Tech Choral Fall Concert
Georgia Tech Chorale, Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorus.
Healthy Places Research Group- November Meeting
Ciannat Howett, director of Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives, will describe the initiatives being taken by Emory University regarding sustainability and sustainability throughout Atlanta.
Ben Ledbetter: Graduate Program in Architecture Visiting Lecturer
Read about Ledbetter’s work at http://www.world-architects.com/index.php?seite=ny_profile_architekten_detail_us&system_id=14061
Ellen Do: COA Research Forum
Ellen Do is committed to building better design tools, from understanding the human intelligence involved in the design process and leading to the improvement of the interface with computers.
Perry Kulper, Graduate Program in Architecture Visiting Lecturer
Kulper’s interests include the roles of representation and methodologies in the production of architecture and in broadening the conceptual range by which architecture contributes to our cultural imagination.
Football vs. Georgia
Tech tries to extend a winning streak over its in-state rival.
Book Series: Catherine Ross’ MEGAREGIONS
Engaging debate and discussion featuring the author and a panel of local practitioners.