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Student Clubs and Organizations

2023-2024 AIAS-CCNY Board. Photo courtesy Danyel Hueyopan.

Student Resources:

List of Student Clubs and Organizations:

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is a student run non-profit organization with chapters across the Unites States, Canada, and Dubai. The CCNY chapter provides students with opportunities for professional development by hosting events in collaboration with the Alumni and attending conferences with chapters across the country. Our chapter also has a Freedom By Design Program that offers students the opportunity to participate in design-build projects and gain valuable hands-on experience. Connect with AIAS CCNY on Facebook and Instagram.

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For further information about AIAS National, visit:

AIAS National

Future Architects of the Middle East (F.A.M.E.)

Future Architects of the Middle East (F.A.M.E.) is an undergraduate student club established in 2019. We are an organization dedicated to celebrating historical and modern contributions by MENA artists, activists, and architects to the global community. Every semester we host educational events and interactive art workshops. Additionally, we produce an annual publication called Mashrabiya, which serves as a platform for students and practitioners to showcase their work. Membership is free and open to everyone!

Contact Information: fameccny@gmail.com

Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/famespitzer/
Instagram: @fame_ccny
Twitter: @fame_ccny

Publication info: https://www.mashrabiya.org/

Graduate Architecture Club (GArC)

The Graduate Architecture Club is an organization for M.Arch. students to meet, discuss issues, and share ideas. We also plan activities with which to acquire Intern Development Program (IDP) points, including visiting construction sites, architecture offices, and monuments as well as volunteering to help the local community, Habitat for Humanity, and Architects Without Borders. Connect with GAcC on Instagram.

For further information contact the 2020-21 GArC President, Liza Otto.

American Society of Landscape Architecture Student Chapter (ASLA-NY)

The ASLA-NY Student Chapter at the Spitzer School of Architecture provides a direct link between the largest organization of professional landscape architects and the only accredited MLA program in New York City. The student chapter provides events, meetings and other opportunities for students to gain connections to practicing landscape architects, as well as a practical understanding of the field of landscape architecture in New York City. Connect with the ASLA-NY Student Chapter at SSA on Facebook and Instagram.

Student Advisory Committee

The Student Advisory Committee is an ad-hoc committee at the Spitzer School of Architecture. The committee is comprised of students at the school who regularly meet with the school’s administration.

Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Lab
The ABC Lab explores new methods of structural form-finding used to design efficient structures on small and large scales. We investigate natural resources to provide building solutions that result in low carbon emission and reduced environmental impact.
Robotics Lab
The Spitzer School Robotics Lab has two ABB IRB 120 small but powerful, scalable, industrial-grade six-axis robotic arms, as well as a third, larger arm, an ABB IRB 15000. Two very large arms are also planned for, pending infrastructure development. Students in robotics-focused courses, including special edesign studios, use the lab to critically explore robotics and examine their potential to transform, and perhaps disrupt, modes of present and future design practice. At Spitzer, robotics is viewed as a design tool, not just a conventional fabrication device. Robots are approached as broadly applicable general-purpose motion devices. The number, scope, and elaboration of functions, processes, and tasks each arm can carry out are nearly endless. One determinant of this flexibility, and a source of great potential, is the physical interface a robotic arm presents to the world -- the tools or effectors that, when attached to the end of the arm, allow work to be carried out. The movable end of the arm -- the “wrist” -- is “open” and flexible and to which can be attached an unlimited number and variety of tools, objects, and small systems. Possibilities include all manner of drawing instruments, scribing tools, light sources, image capture devices, grippers, virtually any hand or power tool, extruders, grinders, and milling equipment. Harnessing robots’ precise programmed motion control, connection to robotic arms of cameras, video screens, and other visual production devices opens an entire realm of possibilities for architectural conceptualization, representation, documentation, expression, and even entertainment. The lab utilizes several software tools including HAL, Robots GH plug-in, and Mimic. These interface with familiar design applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and Maya, providing a bridge to Robot Studio, an industrial-grade comprehensive robot control and simulation suite. The lab also has available advanced 3-D printers and a host of tools to serve students and faculty working in the Spitzer Robotics Lab.
I-Bean Café
The iBean Café, the Spitzer School of Architecture’s in-house coffee shop, is located on the second floor.
Digital Fabrication
The Model Shop boasts four large-bed laser cutters, two CNC machines, and MakerBot 3-D printers. Additionally, the M Arch studios house a Stratasys uPrint SE Plus, a 3-D printer, and a Roland MDX-540 Milling Machine.
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Fabrication Shop
Located in a large dedicated space on the concourse level of the Spitzer School, the model shop is fully equipped with a wide variety of hand and power.
Digital Media Labs and Printing
The school’s digital media resources are many and varied. Based primarily on ‘win-tel’ technology, two labs, open extended hours, are equipped with advanced workstations, large format plotters and scanners, a variety of printers and other equipment for open student and faculty use. One lab and another dedicated instructional space are also available for teaching each with eighteen advanced work stations, digital projection, audio capability and other a/v equipment. Available software includes AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, Rhino, all Adobe products, Microsoft Office, and a variety of other applications. Plotters and public-access workstations are available in many studios along with building-wide wireless access and other facilities for portable (laptop) computing in all spaces. Four digital laser cutters and two large cnc machines are available in the model shop along with 3D printers and other digital fabrication equipment. Supporting these resources are a group of servers with extensive storage capacity, along with other capabilities including advanced print serving, applications distribution, and license management. In addition to the labs and model shop facilities, many studios are equipped with plotters, workstations and printers. Wireless access is available throughout the entire SSA building along with wired access in numerous locations including studios, classrooms and offices.

Other Resources

Student Clubs and Organizations

List of Student Clubs and Organizations:

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

Future Architects of the Middle East (F.A.M.E.)

Graduate Architecture Club (GArC)

American Society of Landscape Architecture Student Chapter (ASLA-NY)

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Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Lab

Robotics Lab

I-Bean Café

Digital Fabrication

Architecture Library

Fabrication Shop

Digital Media Labs and Printing