Interdisciplinary Design Conversations will feature Lee Gehrke
Public Event on Dec. 8 will explore hacks for rapid diagnostic devices.
Rethinking urban life beyond the central city
Associate professor of architecture and urbanism Rafi Segal envisions “dispersed cities” designed to provide greater sociability and sustainability.
How to make better visualizations
Eye-tracking research reveals which types of visuals actually get the message across.
Novel digital design with brick
New design from architecture professor of the practice Sheila Kennedy respects history while advancing state-of-the-art masonry.
Professor Richard de Neufville honored at the White House
Engineering professor and systems designer honored as one of the first class of White House Fellows.
Interdisciplinary Design Conversations will feature Chuck Hoberman
Public event on Nov. 3 will highlight transformable designs.
John E. Fernandez named new leader of MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative
Institute-wide initiative aims to address environmental issues at all scales, from campuswide to worldwide.
Interplanetary architecture
Faculty and students grapple with 3-D printing a habitable structure on Mars.
Designing across disciplines
Architectural cross-studios encourage students to bridge gaps between design, history, and engineering.
J. Meejin Yoon honored with Women in Architecture award
Architect, designer, and artist honored for leadership in architectural practice.
A future fueled by design
Speakers at MIT Media Lab's inaugural Knotty Objects summit discuss the purpose of design.
MIT presents Kendall Square Initiative plan to Cambridge Planning Board
Board votes unanimously to allow MIT proposal to advance to next stage.
Customizing 3-D printing
Design tool lets novices do in minutes what would take experts in computer-aided design hours.
Three faculty, alumni projects among winners of 2015 Boston Design Biennial
Public installations are on view through September at the Rose Kennedy Greenway.