Christian Camacho graduated from the B Arch Program in 2015 Why did you choose SSA? I was a transfer student from CityTech in Brooklyn where I completed my Associate Degree. After working at firms in Manhattan, I wanted to pursue my architectural education further. I was impressed by SSA’s integration of architecture, landscape, and urban
Damon Arrington graduated from the MLA Program in 2016 Why did you choose SSA? Living in Red Hook during Hurricane Sandy was eye opening. Watching the waters consume my neighborhood shook me to the core. After the storm I knew that a career in Landscape Architecture could guide me in the steps necessary to help
Shabir Ahmadi, a Fulbright Scholar from Afghanistan, graduated from the Masters of Urban Design Program in 2015 Why did you choose SSA? Already having a degree in architecture, I wanted to continue my education in urban design. Obtaining a degree in urban design gave me a wider perspective in the field of architecture. It provided
Assistant Professor Ahu Aydogan Akseli is an architectural designer and researcher focused on the development of building-integrated, bio-mechanical systems to “scrub” toxins from the air by integrating hydroponic-supported plant materials into HVAC systems. What do you particularly enjoy about teaching at SSA? I really enjoy the diversity at the SSA and the interaction between students