Research

What if struggling retail centers and shopping malls could be revived with programming that enriched and engaged the surrounding community, and became a vibrant hub for learning, entertainment, and entrepreneurship?

SCI-Arc Fall '20: Core Studio 1.0

With the world working remotely and relying on zoom, slack, and other video and screen sharing applications, the world of architectural...

The Fortbuilding Initiative

RotoLab originally conceived of Affinity Space as an enchanted space where people of all ages could come together and learn through play....

Rethinking Retail Centers

"Once able to attract consumers by offering a range of retail options in a single location, traditional malls have struggled to compete..."

Workplace Wellness and Productivity

"The Integrated Benefits Institute estimates that health-related productivity losses cost U.S. employers over $225 billion annually."

Optimizing Buildings to Promote Health

We must ensure people feel (and are) safe going back to the workplace, to restaurants and retail places, or communing in public spaces.