Adelaida Baez Urena (class of 2015) is a student in the M.Arch. Program Why did you choose to study at SSA? I chose to study at SSA because it provides an outstanding education that is accessible to low-income students. The opportunity to study in New York City was important to me and has provided great opportunities for cultural
Professor Peter Gisolfi is an architect, landscape architect, and teacher whose design work addresses the interplay between landscapes and buildings. His primary focus is to shape places. Most of the work is “contextual;” his buildings and landscapes fit gently into their natural and man-made settings. He is a critical thinker whose essays and opinions have
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
Catherine Seavitt Nordenson is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at SSA and principal of Catherine Seavitt Studio. Her research focuses on design adaptation to sea level rise in urban coastal environments and explores novel landscape restoration practices given the dynamics of climate change. What do you particularly enjoy about teaching at SSA? The mission