104th ACSA Annual Meeting

Shaping New Knowledges

March 17-19, 2016 | Seattle, WA

Event Schedule

Following is the conference schedule at a glance and is subject to change. All attendees will receive a printed program at registration in Seattle.

Download the Conference Program for the full schedule.

Conference Program

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

10:00am-6:00pm	Registration
12:00pm-5:00pm	Workshop Design & Health Workshop
5:00pm	Reception

Thursday, March 17, 2016

8:30 am – 6:00pm	Registration
9:00am – 2:00pm	Workshops – Design Build Workshop \| ACSA/DBX Network: Collaborative Workshop (9:00am-2:00pm) – ACSA/AIA Housing & Community Development (9:00-12:00pm)
2:00 – 3:30pm	Paper Sessions: – Acting Out: The Politics and Practices of Interventions: Session 1 Moderator: Mireille Roddier, University of Michigan & Anca Trandafirescu, University of Michigan – Architecture is Philosophy: Beyond the Post-Critical: Session 1 Moderator: Mark Thorsby, Lone Star College & Thomas Forget, University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Urban Knowledge in Architectural Education: Session Moderator: Jeffrey Hou, University of Washington & Joseph Heathcott, Parsons The New School for Design
	Project Session: – Architecture in an Expanded Field, from Interiors to Landscapes 1 Moderator: Mari Fujita, University of British Columbia
	Private Meeting: – ACSA College of Distinguished Professors (DPACSA) Annual Meeting Chancellor: Frances Bronet, Illinois Institute of Technology
	Special Focus Session – Is IPAL Your School’s Pal? (NCARB) Facilitator: Harry M. Falconer, Jr. National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
3:30pm – 4:00pm	Coffee Break
4:00pm – 5:30pm	Paper Sessions: – Acting Out: The Politics and Practices of Interventions: Session 2 Moderator: Mireille Roddier, University of Michigan & Anca Trandafirescu, University of Michigan – Open – Materials and Methods Moderator: TBD – Urban Knowledge in Architectural Education: Session 2 Moderator: Jeffrey Hou, University of Washington & Joseph Heathcott, Parsons The New School for Design
	Project Session: – Architecture in an Expanded Field, from Interiors to Landscapes 2 Moderator: Mo Zell, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Open Moderator: Sharon Haar, University of Michigan
	Award Sessions: – Creative Achievement Award Moderator: Stephen Phillips, California Polytechnic State University – Distinguished Professor Award Moderator: Frances Bronet, Illinois Institute of Technology
	Special Focus Session: – APR Preparation for 2017 NAAB Visits Panelists: Cassandra Pair, National Architectural Accrediting Board
5:30pm – 6:00pm	Coffee Break
6:00pm – 7:30pm	Opening Keynote: Toshiko Mori \| 2016 Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal
7:30pm – 8:30pm	Opening Reception Sponsored by: LMN Architects \| 2016 AIA Firm Award
8:30pm – 10:00pm	Private Event: – College of ASCA Distinguished Professors (DPACSA) Event

Friday, March 18, 2016

8:00am – 6:30pm	Registration
9:00am – 6:30pm	Exhibit Hall
8:00am – 9:30am	Breakfast \| Sponsored by Tau Sigma Delta (TSD) – TSD National Honor Society Annual Meeting Moderator: Thomas Fowler IV, California Polytechnic State University
9:00am – 10:30am	Regional Caucuses: – Canada \| Director: Martin Bressani, McGill University – East Central \| Director: Mo Zell, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Gulf \| Director: Francis Lyn, Florida Atlantic University – Mid Atlantic \| Director: Carlos Reimers, Catholic University of America – Northeast \| Director: John Cays, New Jersey Institute of Technology – West \| Director: Ryan Smith, University of Utah – West Central \| Director: Nadia Anderson, Iowa State University
10:30am – 11:00am	Coffee Break Sponsored by Birkhäuser
11:00am – 12:30pm	Paper Sessions: – Divergent Modes of Engagement: Exploring the Spectrum of Collaborative and Participatory Practices: Session 1 Moderator: Caryn Brause, University of Massachusetts, Amherst & Joseph Krupczynski, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Knowledge Fields: Between Architecture and Landscape: Session 1 Moderator: Cathryn Dwyre, Pratt Institute & Chris Perry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Knowledge in the Public Interest Moderator: Nadia M. Anderson, Iowa State University & Sergio Palleroni, Portland State University – Standard Deviation: Session 1 Moderator: Kelly Bair, University of Illinois at Chicago
	Project Sessions: – Urbanism, History and Theory Moderator: Avigail Sachs, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
	Special Focus Sessions: – Value by Design – New Frontiers for Architecture Moderator: Ming Hu, AIA Panelists: Barbara Klinkhammer, Philadelphia University; Carlos Reimers, Catholic University of America; Francisco Javier Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico; Hernan Diaz Alonso, SCI-Arc; John Haymaker, Perkins & Wills; Tim Dufault , Cuningham Group; & Ron Rochon, Partner, Miller Hull Partnership, LLP – Technology \| Architecture + Design (BTES) Moderator: Robert J. Dermody, Roger Williams University Panelists: Michelle Addington, Yale University; Kiel Moe, Harvard University Rashida Ng, Temple University Franca Trubiano, University of Pennsylvania Marci Uihlein, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Andrzej Zarzycki, New Jersey Institute of Technology
	Award Session: – Collaborative Practice Award Moderator: Michael Hughes, American University of Sharjah
12:30pm – 2:30pm	ACSA Business Meeting & Lunch President: Marilys Nepomechie, Florida International University
2:30pm – 4:00pm	Paper Sessions: – Divergent Modes of Engagement: Exploring the Spectrum of Collaborative and Participatory Practices: Session 2 Moderator: Caryn Brause, University of Massachusetts, Amherst & Joseph Krupczynski, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Knowledge Fields: Between Architecture and Landscape: Session 2 Moderator: Cathryn Dwyre, Pratt Institute & Chris Perry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Standard Deviation: Session 2 Moderator: Kelly Bair, University of Illinois at Chicago – Structure as Design Knowledge Moderator: Marci S. Uihlein, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert J. Dermody, Roger Williams University; & Tyler Sprague, University of Washington
	Project Sessions: – Design Research & Building Behaviors 1 Moderator: Chris Ford, Stanford University
	Special Focus Sessions: – How to Succeed at Research by Really Trying Panelists: Mark C. Childs, University of New Mexico; Renée Cheng, University of Minnesota; Gregory A. Luhan, University of Kentucky – Beginning Design (NCBDS31, University of Houston) Moderator: Meg Jackson, University of Houston
	Award Sessions: -New Faculty Teaching Award Moderator: Joel Pominville, American Institute of Architecture Students
4:30pm – 6:00pm	Paper Sessions: – International Design/Build: Community Service or Architectural Imperialism Moderator: Lisa Findley, California College of the Arts – Making It: Labor, Participatory Architecture, and the Politics of the Algorithm Moderator: Anya Sirota, University of Michigan & Christian Stayner – Probing Technique: Building Research in Architecture’s Modernity: Session 1 Moderator: Alexandra Quantrill, Columbia University & Anna-Maria Meister, Princeton University – The Architecture of History: Session 1 Moderator: Joseph Heathcott, Parsons The New School for Design
	Project Sessions: – Design Research & Building Behaviors 2 Moderator: Vivian Lee, University of Toronto
	Special Focus Sessions: – Partnerships in Health & Resilience Sponsored by the American Institute or Architects Moderator: Suzanna Kelley, American Institute of Architects – The How of Research Domains Workshop (ACSA/ARCC) Panelists: John Cays, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Gregory A. Luhan, University of Kentucky; Ryan Smith, University of Utah; & Michelle Rinehart, Georgia Institute of Technology
	Award Session: – Diversity Achievement Award Moderator: Rashida Ng, Temple University
6:00pm – 6:30pm	Coffee Break
6:30pm – 7:30pm	Distinguished Professor Awards & Topaz Laureate Keynote Keynote: Douglas S. Kelbaugh
7:30pm – 8:30pm	Awards Reception

Saturday, March 19, 2016

8:30am – 4:30pm	Registration
9:00am – 2:30pm	Exhibit Hall
9:00am – 10:30am	Paper Sessions: -Beginnings in the Context of New Knowledge Moderator: Catherine Wetzel, Illinois Institute of Technology & James Sullivan, Louisiana State University – Open: Hoarding, Updating, Drafting: The Production of Knowledge in Architectural History Moderator: Sarah Stevens, University of British Columbia – Water, Water Everywhere…: Session 1 Moderator: Jori A. Erdman, Louisiana State University
	Project Sessions: – Materials and Media Investigations 1 Moderator: Emily Baker, Tulane University
	Special Focus Sessions: – Partnerships with Community Colleges: Community College Architecture Program Transfer Strategies Panelists: Randy Steiner, Montgomery College; David Edwards, Spokane College; David Wang, Washingto State University; Michael Connor, San Antonio College; Vincent B. Canizaro, University of Texas, SanAntonio Respondents: Mo Zell, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Greg Hall, Mississippi State University; & Shannon Criss, University of Kansas
	Award Sessions: – Practice and Leadership Award Moderator: Nadia Anderson, Iowa State Univeristy – Design Build Award Moderator: Ryan Smith, University of Utah
10:30am – 11:00am	Coffee Break
11:00am – 12:30pm	Paper Sessions: – Giving up Control: Finding New Agency in the Era of Interdisciplinary Practice Moderator: Blaine E. Brownell, University of Minnesota; Blair Satterfield, University of British Columbia; & Marc Swackhamer, University of Minnesota – Open: Critical Call Moderator: Maurizio R. Sabini, Drury University – Open: Intelligent Architectural Settings: Tools for Societal and Programmatic Performance Analytics Moderator: Christopher J. Beorkrem, University of North Carolina at Charlotte & Eric Sauda, University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Water, Water Everywhere…: Session 2 Moderator: Jori A. Erdman, Louisiana State University
	Project Sessions: – Materials and Media Investigations 2 Moderator: Rob Corser, University of Washington
	Special Focus Sessions – Leveraging Student Leadership (AIAS Panel Discussion) Moderator: Nick Serfass, American Institute of Architecture Students Panelists: Greg Hall, Mississippi State University; Gregory Laramie, Roger Williams University; Rachel Law, American Institute of Architecture Students; Joel Pominville, American Institute of Architecture Students – Positions on Smart Environments Moderators: Mona El Khafif, University of Waterloo & David Gerber, University of Southern California Panelists: Burcin Becerik-Gerber, University of Southern California; Ila Berman, University of Waterloo; Nataly Gattegno, California College of the Art; Jose Sanchez, University of Southern California; Andres Sevtsuk, Harvard University; & Kathy Velikov, University of Michigan
	Award Sessions: – Faculty Design Award Moderator: Hsinming Fung, Southern California Institute of Architecture – Housing Design Education Award Moderator: John Cays, New Jersey Institute of Technology
12:30pm – 4:30pm	Self-Guided Tours: Pick-up self-guided tour brochure or check your mobile conference app to explore the city, sites & buildings.
12:30 – 2:00pm	Special Focus Session: – Women’s Leadership Council / The Missing 32%
2:00pm – 3:00pm	Special Focus Sessions: – High Performance Buildings \| Applied Research and Implementation at the U.W.’s Center for Integrated Design (Offsite-Bullitt Center) Panelists: Heather Burpee, University of Washington Rob Peña, University of Washington – Mass Timber: Design, Fabrication, Education Panelists: Todd Beyreuther, Washington State University; Susan Jones, University of Washington; Kate Simonen, University of Washington; Ryan E Smith, University of Utah
4:30pm – 6:00pm	Closing Keynote Panel at University of Washington Moderator: Daniel S. Friedman, University of Hawaii at Manoa Panelists: Michelle Addington, Yale University; Billie Faircloth, KieranTimberlake; John Haymaker, Perkins+Will; Kiel Moe, Harvard Univeristy
6:00pm – 7:30pm	University of Washington, Closing Reception Sponsored by: University of Washington, Department of Architecture University of Washington, College of Built Environments University of Washington, Department of Architecture Professional Advisory Council (PAC)

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