Topic
Housing
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Translational Research Program to help MIT researchers achieve real-world impact
Tata Center for Technology and Design program "aims to close the gap between ideas and implementation," says program director Jason Prapas.
June 6, 2018 -
After 16 years as heads of house, Anne and Bill McCants to step down from Burton Conner
Search will start soon for new live-in faculty to help lead undergraduate community.
January 26, 2018 -
Art and dirt: Bringing the Cambridge and MIT communities together
MIT’s graduate student housing groundbreaking and a Community Art Center mural installation are cause for celebration.
October 23, 2017 -
3Q: Siqi Zheng on air quality and urban development in China
Author of “Blue Skies over Beijing” links Chinese air quality and urban development.
May 19, 2017 -
3 Questions: How urbanization and revolutionary innovation are shaping global real estate
The Center for Real Estate’s Albert Saiz talks about worldwide trends affecting housing, commercial real estate, and investment in the built environment.
May 3, 2017 -
Eastgate, Warehouse graduate communities seek new heads of house
Faculty are invited to learn more at an informational reception on March 8.
February 28, 2017 -
3Q: Karen Gleason on the iconic Metropolitan Storage Warehouse
MIT proposes to repurpose the historic structure into a mixed-use undergraduate residence.
September 24, 2015 -
Park to be constructed at Bexley site
Interim plan will provide opportunities for student and faculty installations.
June 26, 2015 -
At the intersection of real estate and urban economics
Albert Saiz leads research efforts looking at what's really going on in real estate and urban housing markets.
October 21, 2014 -
Soft design for a sustainable world
Sheila Kennedy pioneers soft design techniques and materials to meet pressing global challenges in housing and energy.
September 23, 2014 -
Rethinking architecture
Mark Goulthorpe teaches and practices new design and construction logics for the next generation of high-performance buildings.
July 7, 2014 -
Letter regarding the final report on graduate student housing
June 3, 2014 -
Letter regarding draft report on graduate student housing
February 4, 2014 -
Recommendation made to demolish Bexley Hall
Decision based on building condition; process for next steps will include student input
October 17, 2013 -
An entrepreneur aims to work in Africa
Graduate student Sarah Dimson is hatching plans for renewable energy and affordable housing in Tanzania.
August 22, 2013 -
Walter Torous tapped as senior lecturer
Top scholar in real estate finance to teach at MIT Center for Real Estate, MIT Sloan School of Management
May 10, 2013 -
The new challenges for urban planners
In MIT talk, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan emphasizes the need for creative urbanism in a time of economic strain.
May 8, 2013 -
Bexley to close at end of semester for up to three years due to structural problems
Dean for Student Life Chris Colombo says helping affected students is his top priority; seniors permitted to stay through Commencement.
May 8, 2013 -
Are we purging the poorest?
In a new book, MIT urbanist Lawrence Vale examines the downsizing of public housing.
April 30, 2013 -
A fond farewell to departing housemasters
Departing Sidney-Pacific and Ashdown Housemasters leave a legacy of dedication and support.
November 9, 2012