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ATHANASSIOS ECONOMOU, PHD
Associate Professor


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EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, Architecture
Field: Design Theory and Methods, Advisor: Prof. Lionel March, 1998
M. Arch., University of Southern California, Architecture
2nd Professional Degree, 1992

Dipl. Arch., National Technical University of Athens, Architecture
1st Professional Degree, 1990


ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor: Architecture Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, GA 9/03-present
Teaching courses in computational design and graduate/undergraduate architectural design studio
Assistant Professor: Architecture Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, GA 9/97-6/03
Teaching courses in computational design and graduate/undergraduate architectural design studio
Lecturer: Department of Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 9/96-6/97
Taught courses in computational design and formal systems in design
Doctoral Researcher: Department of Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 9/94-6/96 Developed model for the analysis and construction of designs based on symmetry properties of form

Teaching Assistant: School of Architecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 9/90-6/92Taught courses in undergraduate architectural design studio

 

CURRENT FIELDS OF INTERESTS
Computational design: Generative systems in architectural design, shape grammars
Architectonics: Studies in symmetry, proportion and order

Educational use of the Internet: networked multimedia and collaborative design

 

AWARDS AND HONORS
Outstanding Teacher Award
College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002
Chancellor's Dissertation Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles, 1996
Elaine Krown Klein Fine Arts Scholarship
Los Angeles, California, 1996
University of California Los Angles Graduate Scholarship
Los Angeles, California, 1993-95
Onassis Institution Scholarship
Athens, Greece, 1991-93
University of Southern California Graduate Scholarship
Los Angeles, California, 1990-91

Alpha Association of Phi Beta Kappa Award
Los Angeles, California, 1991


I. T E A C H I N G

CLASSES TAUGHT
Georgia Institute of Technology
ARCH 4020: Introduction to Design Computing, Fall 2003
COA 3115: Art and Architecture in Italy , Summer 2003
ARCH 7090: Masters Project Studio, Spring 2003
ARCH 3011: Architectural Design Studio III, Fall 2002
ARCH 8802: Physical Prototypes, Fall 2002
ARCH 7060: Critical Positions: Part II, (co-taught with. F Pearsall), Fall 2002
ARCH 6032: Graduate Architectural Design Studio, Spring 2002
ARCH 3011: Architectural Design Studio III, (Studio Coordinator: 3 sections), Fall 2001
ARCH 8003: Architectonics, Fall 2001
ARCH 4021: Graduate Architectural Design Studi0, (co-taught with W Dye), Summer 2001
ARCH 6032: Graduate Architectural Design Studio, Spring 2001
ARCH 3011: Architectural Design Studio III, (Studio Coordinator: 6 sections), Fall 2000
ARCH 8003: Computational Design, Fall 2000
ARCH 6032: Graduate Architectural Design Studio, Spring 2000
COA 8645: Models of Form, (co-taught with Dr. J Peponis), Spring 2000
ARCH 3011: Architectural Design Studio III, Fall 1999
ARCH 8553: Computational Design, Fall 1999
ARCH 7011: Graduate Architectural Design Studio, Spring 1999
ARCH 8553: Computational Design II: Shape Grammars, Spring 1999
ARCH 3012: Architectural Design Studio V, Winter 1999
ARCH 2011: Architectural Design Studio I, Fall 1998
ARCH 8553: Computational Design I: Architectonics, Fall 1998
ARCH 7011: Graduate Architectural Design Studio, Spring 1998
ARCH 4913: Digital Design Media, Spring 1998
ARCH 4012: Architectural Design Studio VIII, Winter 1998
ARCH 4913: Symmetry, Winter 1998

ARCH 3011: Architectural Design Studio IV, Fall 1997

University of Los Angeles, California (UCLA)
AUD 225B: Fundamentals of Architectonics, (co-taught with Dr. March) Spring 1997

AUD 224B: Color Grammars, (co-taught with Pr. Eizenberg) Winter 1997

 

ADVISEES
Ph.D. Committee Member, Sonit Bafna, A Morphology of Intentions: An Interpretation of Mies Van Der Rohe's Residential Designs (PhD Dissertation); Chair: Dr. J Peponis, PhD Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 1998-2001
Ph.D. Committee Member, Weiling He, Rules and Classes in Formal Descriptions (PhD Qualifying Paper); Chair: Dr. J Peponis, PhD Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2000-2002
Ph.D. Committee Member, Ermal Sphuza, Configurational Analysis of Shapes and Circulation Systems Chair: Dr. J Peponis, PhD Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2000-2002
PhD Special Problem Students Guidance, Edouard Din: NY5: Emergent symmetries (under preparation for publication); Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2002-3
PhD Special Problem Students Guidance, Saleem Danabreh: Down By The Law: A Generative Specification Of Us Courthouses, PhD Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2002
M.Sc. Arch Special Problem Students Guidance, Ke Zhao, An Illustrated Catalogue Of The 22 Classes Of Designs With One Axis Of Growth; Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2002
M.Sc. Arch Special Problem Students Guidance, Xiang Liu, Subsymmetry analysis of Hiromi Fuji’s work (under preparation for publication); Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2002
M. Arch Special Problem Students Guidance, Ana Maria Leon: R. M. Schindler's system of proportions and the Wolfe House; Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 1998. Work published in: Arts, Mathematics and Architecture: Proceedings of the First International Conference, ed. J Barrallo, The University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, pp 327-334

M. Arch Special Problem Students Guidance, Ermal Sphuza, Qender: A Dynamic Graphic Design with Symmetry Group Generators in Java; Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 1998. Work published in: Arts, Mathematics and Architecture: Proceedings of the First International Conference, ed. J Barrallo, The University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, pp 437-443

 

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
ARCH 8553: Architectonics
A series of lectures, concerning the architecture of form from both an historical and a mathematical perspective. Advanced studies on symmetry, proportion, order. The formal theory is applied mathematics, in particular modern group theory.
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 1998-current
ARCH 8553: Shape Grammars
A series of lectures emphasizing the role of algorithmic thinking in design production. Shape grammars, a powerful formal system for the description and generation of designs is presented in detail.
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 1998-current
ARCH 6032: Computational Design Studio
Introduction of generative methods and advanced digital design media in architectural design studio:
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 1998-current
ARCH 4021: Introduction to Architectural Design Studio
Introduction to design process and design media through the model of a design machine: a) Input; b) Methodology and/or Technique; c) Theory and/or Concept, d) Output.
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2001
ARCH 8802: Physical Prototypes
A course on new developments in computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies with a special emphasis on computer controlled milling processes and especially laser cutters and their emerging effect on the shaping of design and design practice.
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2002
ARCH 7060 Critical Positions Part II
A preparatory class for the Masters Studio Project focusing on design theory and its relationship to recent advances in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and the theory of computation.
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2002

ARCH 4020: Introduction to Design Computing
A series of lectures and software tutorials emphasizing the role of digital design media in architectural production. A variety of n-dimensional design media, for n=3, is explored. Models, drawings, images, graphs, sounds, texts, animated images, and video are used to construct interactive environments in immersive environments.
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Tech, 2003


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Outstanding Teacher Award
College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002


STUDENT AWARDS
The following students attended my architectural design studios and submitted their final projects in international, regional and local architectural competitions.
International
Yi Lo, Second Prize, Otis Elevator Urban Housing International Architectural Competition, 2001
Jeff Green, Second Prize, Otis Elevator Urban Housing International Architectural Competition, 2001
Fabien Gantois, Finalist, Van Alen International Architectural Competition, 1998
Jens Brinkmann, Finalist, Van Alen International Architectural Competition, 1998
Robert Lee, Honorable Mention, Van Alen International Architectural Competition, 1998
Jonas Bronk, Honorable Mention, Van Alen International Architectural Competition, 1998
Thomas Saint-Guillain, Honorable Mention, Van Alen International Competition, 1998
Julie Fernandez, Honorable Mention, Van Alen International Architectural Competition, 1998

Young Ho Yoon, Honorable Mention, Van Alen International Architectural Competition, 1998

Regional
Joshua Conrad, First Prize, Georgia Institute of Technology, Dominique Bonnamour-Lloyd Prize, 2003
Kim Jensen, Honorable Mention, Georgia Institute of Technology, Big River Competition, 2003
Florent Nedelec, First Prize, Georgia Institute of Technology, Big River Competition, 1999
Thomas Saint-Guillain, First Prize, Georgia Institute of Technology, Big River Competition, 1998
Julie Fernandez, First Prize, Georgia Institute of Technology, Big River Competition,1998
Fabien Gantois, Second Prize, Georgia Institute of Technology, Big River Competition, 1998
Jens Brinkmann, Second Prize, Georgia Institute of Technology, Big River Competition, 1998

Sam Hoang, Honorable Mention, Savannah Urban Design Competition, 1997

 

INNOVATIVE TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Introduction of 3-D laser cutter techniques in architecture studio, 2002
Implementation of the Georgia Tech Technology Fee Initiative for introduction of laser cutters in studio
Introduction of video conferencing and sharing application software in architecture studio, 2000
Implementation of the Georgia Tech Foundation Curriculum Development Grant for the design of Virtual Design Studio at Tech
Introduction of Rapid Prototyping techniques in architecture studio, 1999
Collaboration with the Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing Institute at Georgia Institute of Technology

Introduction of CATIA in architecture studio, 1998
Collaboration with Aerospace Engineering class for common tutorials using CATIA

 

INVITED LECTURES
International

National Technical University of Athens, Greece
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Apr 2000
Lecture: The Philips Pavilion: Plans, Scores, Texts

National
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhD Program, Nov 7, 2003
Lecture: +Aesthetics3: Formal systems in architecture, design and the arts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Nov. 12, 2002
Lecture: +Aesthetics3: Formal systems in architecture, design and the arts
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhD Program, Apr 6, 2001
Lecture: Serialism and Design: Group structures in creative composition
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
UH School of Architecture, Apr 25 1997
Lecture: Computational design and architectural education
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture, Apr 7 1997
Lecture: Computational design and architectural education
University of Michigan, College of Architecture, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, , Apr 2 1997
Lecture: Computational design and architectural education

Drury University, Springfield, MO
Hammons School of Architecture, Feb 18 1997
Lecture: Computational design and architectural education

Regional

COA Georgia Tech Public Lecture Series
Architecture Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA; Apr 10, 2002
Lecture: Gradus ad Parnassum: Advanced studies on fundamentals of formal composition


INVITED SEMINARS
International
National Technical University of Athens, Greece
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Graduate Program, May 25, 1999
Lecture: Architectonics of symmetry in Twentieth century architectural theories

National Technical University of Athens, Greece
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Graduate Program, Feb 19, 1999
Lecture: Formal devices in computational design

National
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhD Program, Nov 7, 2003
Title: Counting, Coloring, Computing
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhD Program, Mar 16, 2001
Title: Shape Grammars: A computational approach to the generation of designs
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhD Program, Feb 16, 2001
Title: Polya's Theorem: Counting non-equivalent configurations

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, PhD Program, Jan 26, 2001
Title: Introduction to Computational Design


INVITED TALKS / JURY REVIEWS
International
Department of Cultural Technology, University of the Aegean, Greece, Mar 6, 2003
Title: Reality and virtuality: Competing spaces
Department of Cultural Technology, University of the Aegean, Greece, May 2, 2003
Title: Game Engines and the production of virtual environments

Department of Cultural Technology, University of the Aegean, Greece, Oct 6, 2003
Title: Common foundations of digital design media

National
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
School of the Arts and Architecture, Architecture Department, Instructor: J Lang, Jun 12 2002
Invited Juror: Thesis Review
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Architectural Seminar, Instructor: T Knight, Mar 1996
Invited talk: "Languages of Art: Roger Scruton and Nelson Goodman"
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Architectural Seminar, Instructor: G Stiny, May 1994
Invited talk: "Christopher Alexander’s Pattern Languages and Urbanism"
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Architectural Seminar, Instructor: L March, Mar 1993
Title: "City Planning According to Aesthetic Principles: An analysis of Camillo Sitte’s theory"
University of Southern California, CA
Graduate Architectural Seminar, Instructor: S Polyzoides, May 1991
Invited talk: "The Urban Theory of Le Corbusier"

National Technical University of Athens, School of Architecture, Athens, Greece, Dec 1988
Invited talk: "Khan El Khalili, The Urban Space of the Bazaar of Cairo, Egypt"

Regional

COA, Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Architecture Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA; Various instructors; Dec.97- Current
Invited Juror: Thesis reviews, Graduate and Undergraduate Architecture Design Studios


II. R E S E A R C H   A N D   C R E A T I V E   A C T I V I T I E S

GRANTS
External funded proposals
A Comprehensive Web-Based Multimedia Courts Information Database (Part I-II), 2001-02, $234,786.00
Sponsor: GSA, US Courthouses; PI C Zimring, co/PI A Economou
A Comprehensive Web-Based Multimedia Courts Information Database (Part III), 2002-03, $491,621.88
Sponsor: GSA, US Courthouses; PI C Zimring, co/PI A Economou

A Comprehensive Web-Based Multimedia Courts Information Database (Part IV), 2002-03, $198,000.00
Sponsor: GSA, US Courthouses; PI C Zimring, co/PI A Economou

Internal proposals
A Rapid Prototyping Tool for Student and Research Use, 2003 (pending: $37,400)
Georgia Tech Technology Fee Initiative; PI Charles Eastman, A Economou
Immersion, Agency, Transformation, 2002, $7,565.44
Georgia Tech Foundation Curriculum Development Proposal; PI A Economou, co/PI R Conroy-Dalton
CAD/CAM Processes in Design Studio: Laser Cutters, 2002, $41,415.00
Georgia Tech Technology Fee Initiative, PI A Economou
Implementation of Virtual Design Studio on a Large Scale Video Network Prototype (LSVNP), 1999-2000, Southern Universities Research Association (SURA) + Video Development Initiative (ViDe)

Foundations of a Virtual Design Studio, 1998-1999, $5,238.00
Georgia Tech Foundation Curriculum Development Proposal, PI A Economou


PUBLICATIONS: PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Economou, A. 2001, “Four Algebraic Structures in Design” in Proceedings of the Twenty First Annual Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture: Reinventing the Discourse: How Digital Tools Help Bridge and Transform Research, Education and Practice in Architecture, ed. J Wasim, Buffalo, New York: Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture, pp.192-201
Economou, A. 2001, “C2C2C2: Pythagorean Structures in Design” in Proceedings of Mathematics and Design 2001: The Third International Conference: Digital . Hand . Eye . Ear . Mind, eds. M. Burry, S Datta, A Dawson, J Rollo, Geelong, Australia: Deakin University, pp.128-138
Economou, A. 2000, “Shape Grammars in Architectural Design Studio” in Proceedings of the 2000 ACSA Technology Conference: The Intersection of Design and Technology eds. W. Mitchell, J Fernandez, Washington DC: Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, pp.75-81
Economou, A. 2000, "Spatial Canons and Fugues", in Proceedings of Greenwich 2000: Digital Creativity Symposium", University of Greenwich, 2000, pp.53-60.
Economou, A. 1999, "The symmetry lessons from Froebel building gifts", Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 26: 75-90
Economou A. 1999, "Counting, Coloring and Computing: Lessons from the Kindergarten", Arts, Mathematics and Architecture: Proceedings of the First International Conference, ed. J Barrallo, The University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, pp.147-155
Economou, A. 1998, "The symmetry of the Equal Temperament Scale", Mathematics and Design 98: Proceedings of the Second International Conference, ed. J Barrallo, The University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, pp. 557-566

Economou, A. 1998, "Architectonics of Symmetry in Twentieth Century Architectural and Music Theories", Ph.D. Dissertation, Architecture Department, School of Architecture and the Arts, University of California, Los Angeles

 

PUBLISHED PAPERS (NON-REFEREED) AND BOOK/MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS
International
Economou A, 1997, "Book Review: Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles" by Polyzoides S, Sherwood R, Tice J, Princeton Architectural Press, [1992, 1997] Architectural Research Quarterly 2, pp. 92-94
Economou A, 1996, "The new dormitory of the University of Arizona" Kathimerini, October 20

Economou A, 1991, "The reformation of Eden river: An urban design proposal", Katoikia 43, Volume 4, pp. 125-129

 

CITATIONS OF WORK
March L, Knight T, 1999, "Guest Editorial", Environment and Planning B 26, 5-6
Park J, 1999, "Subsymmetry Analysis: Some Examples", Environment and Planning B 28

March L, 1998, Architectonics of Humanism: Essays on Number in Architecture, Academy Editions (London UK) pp. 196

 

INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
International
BISCA 2002: Design and Cognition
Mitteleuropa Foundation, Bolzano, Italy, Sep. 2-6, 2002
Title: Serial composition with shapes
Naturalia, Artificialia, Virtualia: International Symposium
Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, University of the Aegean, Greece, Jun 1-3, 2001
Title: 75/85: Urban Grammars

International Symposium on Culture and New Technologies: Contemporary Prospects
Department of Cultural Technology, University of the Aegean, Greece, Jun 29-30, 2000
Title: A Computational Approach to the Generation of Designs

National

Baumer Symposium 2000: Information and Organizational Strategies
Ohio State University, Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture, Columbus, Ohio, Apr 7-9, 2000
Title: Spatial Counterpoint: Computational Strategies in Design Studio


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
International
M+D2001: Mathematics and Design: Third International Conference
Deakin University, School of Architecture, Geelong, Australia, Jul 3-5, 2001
Title: C2C2C2: Pythagorean Structures in Design
Greenwich 2000: Digital Creativity International Symposium
The University of Greenwich, London, UK, Jan 14-17, 2000
Title: Spatial Canons and Fugues
ISAMA 1999: Arts, Mathematics and Architecture: First International Conference
The University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, Jun 7-12 1999
Title: Counting, Coloring and Computing: Lessons from the Kindergarten

M+D98: Mathematics and Design: Second International Conference
The University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain, Jun 1-4 1998
Title: The symmetry of the Equal Temperament Scale

National
ACADIA 2001: 21st Annual Conference: Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture
State University of New York, School of Architecture, Buffalo, NY, Oct 11-14, 2001
Title: Four Algebraic Structures in Design

ACSA/MIT Technology Conference: The Intersection of Design and Technology
MIT, School of Architecture, Cambridge, MA, Jul 14-17, 2000
Title: Shape Grammars in Architectural Design Studio


INVITED SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS
International
ASCA/OTIS Elevator International Competition Workshop
Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, Jun 15-19, 2001
Participation as faculty sponsor for the project "75/85: Living in the edge" by Jeff Green and Yi Lo: The sponsored project was awarded a 2nd prize in the International Competition.
MIT/NSF Workshop on Shape Computation
MIT, School of Architecture, Cambridge, MA, Apr 26-29, 1999
Presentation: Applications of shape grammars in architectural design

E.C Workshop on Design of Human Environments
The Sparta Institute and National Technical University of Athens, Sparta, Greece, Jun 18- 20, 1999
Presentation: Large Scale Video Network Implementation of Virtual Design Studio

National/ Regional
GSA /US COURTS: Courtsweb : L Hruska Federal Courthouse
Workshop: Formal analysis of the Hruska Federal Courthouse, Omaha, Nebraska, July 15-16, 2002
GSA Innovative Office: GSA Regional Offices
Workshop: Creating the GSA Innovative Office Web, Philadelphia, PA May 22-23, 2002
Memphis Charrette
University of Memphis, School of Architecture, Memphis, TN, Jan 24-26, 1998
Workshop: A Proposal for a Cohesive Urban Community in Downtown Memphis

The Civano Charrete
Duany+Plater-Zyberg, Moule+Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists, Tuscon, Arizona, 14-17 Oct 1996
Workshop: Conceptual design, urban code and housing typology for the proposal for the City of Civano, Tucson, Arizona.


EXHIBITIONS
International
Technical Chamber of Engineers, Annual Exhibition
Technical Chamber of Engineers, Athens, Greece, Apr – May 1986
Participated with the project: The Urban Block of Flats in Midwar Years.
Technical Chamber of Engineers International Exhibition
Technical Chamber of Engineers, Budapest, Hungary, Sep – Oct 1987; Technical Chamber of Engineers, Athens, Greece, Oct – Dec 1987. Participated with the project: Rehabilitation of Industrial Buildings: A Case Study; Museum of mineralogy and ancient Techniques of Mining, Lavrion, Attica, Greece.
National/Regional

New Ground Exhibition
Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Architecture, Atlanta, GA, Sep – Dec 2001
Participated as Faculty Sponsor of four student proposals


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Moule and Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists, Los Angeles, Jun – Aug 1995.
Designer | Project: Urban design proposal for Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, California.
Urban Innovation Group and Charles Moore Architectural Office, LA, CA, Sep 92 – May 1993.
Designer | Project: Master plan for Chino Downtown, Chino, California.
Stathopoulos Architectural Office, Sep 1989 – Feb 1990.
Designer | Project: Apartment building in Nea Smirni, Athens, Greece.

Biris Architectural Office, Athens, Greece, 1988-1989.
Designer | Projects: City Hall of Livadia, Greece, City Hall of Sitia, Crete, Greece, and Court of Justice of Egion, Ahaia, Greece.


WEB DESIGN – PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE
CourtsWeb Database: Design of interface of database.
U.S Courts and GSA, Washington, 2002-03
Richard and Wittschiebe Architectural Office website. Versions 1.0, 2.0
Richard and Wittschiebe Architectural Office, Atlanta, Georgia, Jan 2000; Jan 2002
Heliotrope: 3D shape grammars in VRML worlds
Collaborator: M Mosley; An on-line application introducing principles of formal composition with Javascript+VRML, Atlanta, Georgia, 1999
College of Architecture: Architecture Program web site
GRA: M Mosley, Georgia Tech, College of Architecture, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998-2002

Personal website [Version 4.0]
HTML/DHTML/CSS/PEARL-CGI/Javascript/VRML/Java, 1997- Current


III. S E RV I C E S   A N D   P R O F E S S I O N A L    A C T I V IT I E S
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Registered and licensed architect, 1990
Technical Chamber of Engineers, Greece, E.C


MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
International
M+D International Scientific Committee, Member
Mathematics and Design International Scientific Committee, 2001- present
National
ACADIA, Member
Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, 2003 – present
AIA, Member
American Institute of Architects, 2003 – present

WWFAHE, Member
Who’s Who in Fine Arts Higher Education, 2003 – present


EDITORIAL AND REVIEWER WORK FOR TECHNICAL JOURNALS AND PUBLISHERS
International
Reviewer, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design
London: Pion, England, (Ref. no. 59/64), Jan 2000
Reviewer, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design
London: Pion, England, (Ref. no. 38/64), May 2000
Reviewer, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design
London: Pion, England, (Ref. no. 24/64), Feb 1999

Reviewer, Architecture Research Quarterly
London: Emap Business Publication, England, Sep 1997


EDITORIAL AND REVIEWER WORK FOR CONFERENCES
International
Reviewer, Mathematics and Design 2001: Third International Conference
Geelong, Australia, Jul 1-4 2001
Reviewer, 8th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: CAADFutures 99
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, Jun 7-8 1999
National
Reviewer, ACADIA 2001: 21st Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture, State University of New York, School of Architecture, Buffalo, NY October 11-14, 2001

Reviewer, ACADIA 99: 19th Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Oct 28-31 1999

 

EXTERNAL MEMBER OF PH.D. EXAMINING COMMITTEES
International
University of Adelaide, Department of Architecture, Australia
Candidate: Teng W Chang; Principal Supervisor: Dr. Robert Woodbury; Dissertation: Geometric Typed Feature Structures: Toward design space exploration; Review: May 1999
National
The University of Michigan, College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Student: Hyoung-June Park; Principal Supervisor: Dr. Panos Papalambros, Dr. Athanassios Economou
Dissertation: Developing aesthetic measures, Jan 2002 -Current

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Student: Brian Gardner; Principal Supervisor: Dr. Ramesh Krisnamourti; Dissertation: Investigating Configurations of Polyhedra in 3D-Modeling Environments, Jan 2001-2002


SERVICE ACTIVITIES
International
Steering Committee for E.C Workshop on Design of Human Environments, Member
The Sparta Institute, National Technical University of Athens, Sparta, Greece, 1999
Steering Committee for the Design of the New Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, Member, School of Social Sciences, University of the Aegean, Lesvos, Greece, 1999
Session Moderator: 3rd International Conference Mathematics and Design 2001
Third International Conference, Geelong, Australia, July 3-5 2001
Session Coordinator: 3rd International Space Syntax Symposium
Session: Morphology and Design, Atlanta, GA, May 7-11 2001
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech Portal Steering Committee, Member
Georgia Institute of Technology, Sep 2002 - current
Undergraduate Media Computation Course, Member
College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Jun 2002 - current
College of Architecture
College Advising Board, Member
College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-present
IT Committee, Member
College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-present
Architecture Program
Computational Design Field, Chair
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Fall 1999 – Current
Architecture Program Web Site, Chair
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Fall 1997 – Current
Archival Committee, Member
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Jan 1998 – Jan 2002
Master of Architecture Committee, Member
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Sep 2002 – Current
New Ground Exhibition
Design of exhibition, design of panel displays for exhibition, production of exhibition
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Aug 2001 – Oct 2001
New Ground Website
Design of the website of the exhibition. GRA: Jean Kim
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Sep 2001 – Dec 2001
Graduate Admissions M. Arch I Committee, Member
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Jan 2001 – Current
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Member
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Jan 2001 – Current
Visual Arts/Computing Semester Transition Committee, Member
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Jan 1998 – May 1998
Undergraduate Design Curriculum Semester Transition Committee, Member
Architecture Program, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, May 1998 – May 1998
 
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