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“Sculpting the Architectural Mind” at Pratt Institute

On March 6 and 7, New York's Pratt Institute will host "Sculpting the Architectural Mind," a conference exploring the connection between "Neuroscience and the Education of an Architect."

Examining the past and potential role of applied neuroscience within architectural education, the conference will touch on topics such as design cognition and the effect of digital media production. "Sculpting the Architectural Mind" is both analytical and speculative, searching for new means of integrating digital tools into the design process and questioning what effects such an approach would have upon the built environment. The themes will be explored over four sessions spaced over the conference's two days. Continue reading to learn more. 

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UK Report Says Universities are Failing to Prepare Architecture Students for Practice

UK universities are failing to properly equip graduates with the necessary skills required for practicing architecture, according to RIBA’s 2014 Skills Survey. Of the 149 employers and 580 architectural students or recent graduates who responded to the wide-spread survey, a large… Sigue leyendo →
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The Berlage’s Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design: Architectural Education in the Age of Global Practice

Since 1990, the Berlage has provided an exclusive and unique study program for young professionals seeking to meet the challenges of a globally oriented practice. The Berlage is now open for applications from passionate candidates. It offers a uniquely tailored, one-and-a-half-year-long Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design programme. Students engage individually and collectively with an excellent network of alumni, students, practitioners, and scholars.

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