The Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture Public Programs presents:
MATERIALITY
FALL 2022 - SPRING 2023
Materials shape the spaces around us. This series of events examines the tactile, structural, and visual qualities of the materials used in architecture practice.
Events are free and open to the public, and eligible for AIA CEUs. All events take place at 5:00pm EST in Kresge Theatre unless otherwise noted. All events will be followed by a light reception. More information can be found at: soa.cmu.edu/public-programs
*Programs with asterisks include individuals participating remotely.
SARAH RAFSON
CURATOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS
FALL 2022: AESTHETICS
The fall series focuses on the aesthetic and poetic attributes of materiality in architecture. How do different environments evoke certain effects or sensations? Do they reinforce or challenge cultural norms? These conversations move beyond images of architecture to explore mass and matter.
SPRING 2023: EXTRACTIVISM
The spring series shines a light on the politics and geographies of the materials architects use. Where do they come from and how are they extracted? How do we negotiate the human and energy cost of their production? What roles might architecture play in reshaping material economies?