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

Developing the Inclusive Design Graduate Research Group:Reflections on a UD-Focused Architecture Program at a Public University

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.

– Juhani Pallasmaa

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

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

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?

University at Buffalo—State University of New York

• 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

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 (?)

School ofArchitecture + Planning

Founded in 1968

The only accredited architecture and planning school in the SUNY system

500 undergraduates 200 graduate students 5 research centers

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

Master of Architecture

Master of Science in Architecture

Graduate Research Groups:

Ecological Practices Material Culture Situated Technologies Inclusive Design

Department of Architecture Graduate Research GroupsEcological Practices

Department of Architecture Graduate Research GroupsMaterial Culture

Department of Architecture Graduate Research GroupsSituated Technologies

Department of Architecture Graduate Research GroupsInclusive Design

How is your institution/department similar and different from this?

How are your challenges and opportunities similar and different?

Inclusive Design Graduate Research Group

Designs that enable and empower diverse populations.

What is inclusive design?

Apple iPhone

This includes issues of• human diversity• sensory perception• health and safety• social justice

diversity

Spencer Tunick, Mexico City, 2007

diversityrace and ethnicity

Aaron Siskind, Harlem Document 18, 1939

diversityage

bObles Elephant, 2009

diversitygeography

Glen Allison, Dogon Village, date unknown

diversitysexuality

Noritoshi Hirakawa, Unión de…Interactional Casa Barragán, 2012

Jeongmee Yoon, Pink and Blue, 2010

diversitygender

diversityeconomics

unknown, 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest

diversityphysical ability

unknown, 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest

diversitycognitive ability

Mary Ellen Mark, Gypsy Camp, 1987

diversityreligion

unknown

sensory perception

Stelarc, Spinning/Screaming, 2011

Dan Flavin, Pink out of a Corner, 1963

sensory perceptionsight

sensory perception

John Cage, James Tenney preparing piano, ca1952

sound

Sol LeWitt, Wall Drawing #715, 1993

sensory perceptiontouch

sensory perception

Peter Zumthor, Therme Vals, 1993-1996

smell

sensory perceptiontaste

C. Butterworth, Licking the Barcelona Pavilion, 1992

Rebecca Horn, Finger Gloves, 1972

sensory perceptionkinesthesis

health and safety

Dario Mitidieri, Savita: Children of Bombay, 1992

health and safetyphysical health

People’s Daily, Sorghum Stalk Boards, 2011

health and safetymental health

Film still from Amélie, Claudie Ossard Prod., 2001

health and safetypublic safety

U.S. Embassy in Beijing, SOM, 2008

health and safetyinjury prevention

unknown

social justice

unknown

social justiceidentity development

Riccardo Forte, Face to Face at the Crown Fountain

social justicepolitical and social participation

Henri Cartier-Bresson, Cell of a Model Prisoner, 1975

social justiceequality

Howard Schatz, Aimee Mullins, 2007

Faculty

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

American Institute of ArchitectsDirector, IDEA CenterSUNY Distinguished Professor

research: ergonomics + human factors

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

Associate Dean, Sch. of Arch. + PlanningAssociate Professor of Architecture

research: inclusive design + the senses

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

Associate Professor of Architecture

research: design + social justice

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

American Institute of ArchitectsClinical Assoc. Professor of Architecture

research: lighting and systems design

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

Deputy Director, UB Gender InstituteAssociate Professor of Architecture

research: architecture + gender

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

Dir. of Outreach + Policy Studies, IDEA Ctr.Adjunct Instructor, Arch. + Planning

research: human factors + urban design

Edward SteinfeldBeth TaukeKen MacKayKorydon SmithDespina StratigakosJordana MaiselSue Weidemann

Faculty

Director of Research, BOSTI AssociatesSenior Research Consultant, IDEA Ctr.Prof. Emeritus, UI—Urbana-ChampaignAdjunct Instructor, Arch. + Planning

research: environmental psychology

Faculty

As a whole, the faculty in theInclusive Design Research Group have:

• 10+ teaching awards• 16 books published• $20+ million in research grants• 1,000+ public lectures and publications, in more than 15 countries

Studio: ARC 605, Arch. Design Studio 5Technical Methods: ARC 596, Methods of Gathering Info.Intellectual Domain: ARC 558/PD 558, Design for Inclusive Environ.Cognate: HIS 576, Intro. to Disability Studies

Typical Semester:

How is your program similar and different from this?

How are your challenges and opportunities similar and different?

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