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Michael Newman

Senior Lecturer

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Bio

BA, 1985, in Design of the Environment, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; MArch, 1992, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago. Architecture: Co-founder of SHED Studio, an architectural firm focusing on public interest and sustainability issues; ARE Prep Coordinator for AIAChicago; Content provider for ARE aspects of Black Spectacles video tutorial website, a national online learning system for young architects. Community Design: Facilitator for Archeworks, an alternative team based design program; Co-Founder of Territory, a design and build-focused education program for teens. Critiques: IIT, UIC, Rural Studio of Auburn University, AL

Personal Statement

My work has always focused on empowering others to make the public environment a better and more efficient space through working with community members, non-profit development entities, and teaching opportunities for kids, teens, and university students, as well as adults and pre-professionals.

 

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

Course is for students to develop 'comprehension of' and 'ability in' the selection and location of building systems and their integration into design considerations.

Course Goals and Objectives
1) Design practice: Course develops knowledge in basic building mechanical systems. An understanding of the role that the building systems play in design decisions developed through an analysis of historic and contemporary buildings.
2) Design practice: Building science skills: develop the ability to communicate system performance information and component specification in analytical drawings, diagrams and conventional plans and sections.
3) Building science skills: Developing investigative skills allowing students to effectively choose and incorporate mechanical systems during pre-design. Basic environmental systems concepts including component specification and sizing.

Class Number

1020

Credits

3

Description

Studies the Architectural profession, addressing legal and ethical issues, public health and safety, leadership, architect's and client's role, office costs and organization, and building cost estimation.

Course Goals and Objectives
1) Discover and examine contemporary models of architecture practice. Prepare students to anticipate and navigate the complexity of establishing a nimble and purposeful design practice.
2) Understand the logistics of practice, strategies and processes of operating a business, pursuing commissions, negotiating contracts and managing a project during design & construction.
3) Learn to use basic building cost estimation methods.

Class Number

1847

Credits

3