Novel digital design with brick
New design from architecture professor of the practice Sheila Kennedy respects history while advancing state-of-the-art masonry.
Interdisciplinary Design Conversations will feature Chuck Hoberman
Public event on Nov. 3 will highlight transformable designs.
Bringing MIT and India closer together
Tata Center Annual Symposium explores many pathways for MIT research to have an impact in India and the developing world.
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.
Smarter lenses
Newly launched mobile eye-test device could lead to prescription virtual-reality screens.
Interplanetary architecture
Faculty and students grapple with 3-D printing a habitable structure on Mars.
MIT’s response to earthquake in Nepal
MIT supports recovery and learning following earthquake in Nepal.
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.
Enhancing movement with computational models
PhD student David Hill maps human locomotion in detail to improve rehabilitative and assistive robotics.
Carlo Ratti appointed as advisor to European Commission
Urban planning professor will advise on smart cities.
MIT-USAID program releases evaluation of water filters
Study of water filters used in Indian homes assesses suitability, scalability, and sustainability.