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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.