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Korydon Smith , Ed.D ., M.Arch . Associate Professor School of Architecture + Planning

Developing the Inclusive Design Graduate Research Group: Reflections on a UD-Focused Architecture Program at a Public University. Korydon Smith , Ed.D ., M.Arch . Associate Professor School of Architecture + Planning.

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Korydon Smith , Ed.D ., M.Arch . Associate Professor School of Architecture + Planning

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  1. Developing the Inclusive Design Graduate Research Group: Reflections on a UD-Focused Architecture Program at a Public University Korydon Smith, Ed.D., M.Arch. Associate Professor School of Architecture + Planning

  2. Design is neither an intellectual nor a material affair, but simply an integral part of the stuff of life. – Walter Gropius I see the task of architecture as the defense of the authenticity of human experience. – JuhaniPallasmaa We shape our buildings; thereafter, our buildings shape us. – Winston Churchill Recall the face of the poorest and weakest man you have seen, and ask yourself if this step you contemplate is going to be any use to him. – Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Today, there are 100 million people homeless. What are you doing about it? In some countries, more than 70% of women are the victims of violence. What are you doing about it? More than 20,000 children died today. What are you doing about it? One thing is to feel bad…Another thing is to be taken by “just rage” and engage in political projects for substantive transformation of reality. – Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the City

  4. In the context of universal design research and education: • What are the most unique/exemplary characteristics of your institution and/or program? • What are the systemic, institutional, programmatic, and student challenges do you face? • What opportunities and solutions have you found most effective?

  5. University at Buffalo—State University of New York

  6. largest university in the SUNY system: enrollment of ~30k students (19k+ UG and 10k+ Grad) • 100 UG degrees, 205 master’s degrees, and 94 doctoral and professional degrees (largest range in New England) • largest percentage of international students of any public university in the US: 5,200 UG and Grad (17%) • international exchange programs with 65 countries University at Buffalo—State University of New York

  7. University at Buffalo—State University of New York • 1,100+ full-time faculty; 500+ part-time faculty • SUNY 2020 and UB 2020: faculty recruitment, “Finish in 4,” etc. • AAU member institution (there are 62 Association of American Universities member institutions) • US News and World Report, Kiplinger, and Princeton Review: “Best Value” • Division 1 Athletics (?)

  8. School of • Architecture + Planning • Founded in 1968 • The only accredited architecture and planning school in the SUNY system • 500 undergraduates • 200 graduate students • 5 research centers

  9. Ten Degrees Offered: • BA Environmental Design • BS Architecture • Master of Urban Planning • Master of Architecture • MS in Architecture • Dual MUP + MArch • Dual MArch + MBA • Dual MArch + MFA • Dual MUP + JD • PhD in Urban and Regional Planning

  10. Master of Architecture

  11. Master of Science in Architecture

  12. Graduate Research Groups: • Ecological Practices • Material Culture • Situated Technologies • Inclusive Design

  13. Department of Architecture Graduate Research Groups • Ecological Practices

  14. Department of Architecture Graduate Research Groups • Material Culture

  15. Department of Architecture Graduate Research Groups • Situated Technologies

  16. Department of Architecture Graduate Research Groups • Inclusive Design

  17. How is your institution/department similar and different from this? How are your challenges and opportunities similar and different?

  18. Inclusive Design Graduate Research Group

  19. What is inclusive design? Designs that enable and empower diverse populations. • This includes issues of • human diversity • sensory perception • health and safety • social justice Apple iPhone

  20. diversity Spencer Tunick, Mexico City, 2007

  21. diversity race and ethnicity Aaron Siskind, Harlem Document 18, 1939

  22. diversity age bOblesElephant, 2009

  23. diversity geography Glen Allison, Dogon Village, date unknown

  24. diversity sexuality NoritoshiHirakawa, Unión de…Interactional Casa Barragán, 2012

  25. diversity gender Jeongmee Yoon, Pink and Blue, 2010

  26. diversity economics unknown, 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest

  27. diversity physical ability unknown, 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest

  28. diversity cognitive ability Mary Ellen Mark, Gypsy Camp, 1987

  29. diversity religion unknown

  30. sensory perception Stelarc, Spinning/Screaming, 2011

  31. sensory perception sight Dan Flavin, Pink out of a Corner, 1963

  32. sensory perception sound John Cage, James Tenney preparing piano, ca1952

  33. sensory perception touch Sol LeWitt, Wall Drawing #715, 1993

  34. sensory perception smell Peter Zumthor, ThermeVals, 1993-1996

  35. sensory perception taste C. Butterworth, Licking the Barcelona Pavilion, 1992

  36. sensory perception kinesthesis Rebecca Horn, Finger Gloves, 1972

  37. health and safety Dario Mitidieri, Savita: Children of Bombay, 1992

  38. health and safety physical health People’s Daily, Sorghum Stalk Boards, 2011

  39. health and safety mental health Film still from Amélie, ClaudieOssard Prod., 2001

  40. health and safety public safety U.S. Embassy in Beijing, SOM, 2008

  41. health and safety injury prevention unknown

  42. social justice unknown

  43. social justice identity development Riccardo Forte, Face to Face at the Crown Fountain

  44. social justice political and social participation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Cell of a Model Prisoner, 1975

  45. social justice equality Howard Schatz, Aimee Mullins, 2007

  46. Faculty Edward Steinfeld Beth Tauke Ken MacKay Korydon Smith DespinaStratigakos JordanaMaisel Sue Weidemann

  47. Faculty Edward Steinfeld Beth Tauke Ken MacKay Korydon Smith DespinaStratigakos JordanaMaisel Sue Weidemann American Institute of Architects Director, IDEA Center SUNY Distinguished Professor research: ergonomics + human factors

  48. Faculty Edward Steinfeld Beth Tauke Ken MacKay Korydon Smith DespinaStratigakos JordanaMaisel Sue Weidemann Associate Dean, Sch. of Arch. + Planning Associate Professor of Architecture research: inclusive design + the senses

  49. Faculty Edward Steinfeld Beth Tauke Ken MacKay KorydonSmith DespinaStratigakos JordanaMaisel Sue Weidemann Associate Professor of Architecture research: design + social justice

  50. Faculty Edward Steinfeld Beth Tauke Ken MacKay Korydon Smith DespinaStratigakos JordanaMaisel Sue Weidemann American Institute of Architects Clinical Assoc. Professor of Architecture research: lighting and systems design

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