School of Planning, Design and Construction

News

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  ID Synthesis I Project 3: Fashion Reuse

  Published on July 20, 2016
  ID Synthesis I Project 3: Fashion Reuse by Anran Wang

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  ID Synthesis I Project 3: Peter Cat's Home

  Published on July 19, 2016
  ID Synthesis I Project 3: Peter Cat's Home by Wei Wan

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  Color Study Project: Hepburn and Astaire

  Published on July 19, 2016
  This color study pop art painting by Lynne Davis features images of actors Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.

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  Color Study Project: Bacall and Humphrey

  Published on July 19, 2016
  This color study pop art painting by Gavin Kata features images of actors Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart.

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  3-Dimensional Design Exploration Project: Stem Shape

  Published on July 19, 2016
  The inspiration for this design is a stem. The diagonal lines, rhythm and organic form will be utilized in this design.

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  Stair Model Project

  Published on July 19, 2016
  This stair model project by Tina Alati features a hand-made 3D model of an original designed suspended staircase.

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  3-Dimensional Design Exploration Project: Tree Shape

  Published on July 19, 2016
  The inspiration for this design is a tree. Asymmetric balance, diagonal line and geometric shapes will be utilized in the design.

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  Inspired Furniture Project: On a Tangent Reception Desk

  Published on July 18, 2016
  Inspired Furniture Project: On a Tangent Reception Desk by Kellie DeVries

• Maximizing Energy Efficiency

  Published on July 16, 2016
  Dong Zhao led a study that found that found that more than 50 percent of potential energy savings from energy efficient homes can be lost if users don't know how to use the buildings properly.

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  ID Synthesis I Project 2: The 1971

  Published on July 12, 2016
  ID Synthesis I Project 2: The 1971 by Shane Obrien

• MSU & Detroit: Side by Side for a Better Tomorrow

  Published on July 1, 2016
  The July 2016 edition of APUE News covered the "MSU & Detroit: Side by side for a Better Tomorrow" article published by MI Spartan Impact earlier this year.

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  2016 IIDA Competition: The Beat

  Published on June 27, 2016
  2016 IIDA Competition: The Beat by Tina Alati

• Green homes are only as green as their users

  Published on June 20, 2016
  New research out of Michigan State University has found that more than 50 percent of potential energy savings from energy efficient homes can be lost if users don't know how to use the buildings properly.

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  Kristina Ford receives honorary degree from Michigan State University

  Published on June 14, 2016
  On May 6, 2016, Kristina Ford, PhD, senior research fellow in international public affairs at Columbia University, was the recipient of the Honorary Degree Doctor of Humanities from Michigan State University.

• College students turn to tiny houses for affordable living

  Published on June 10, 2016
  Christopher Cerk, a web-development major at the University of Michigan, said his desire to save money and invest in his future motivated him to ditch dorm life and instead build a tiny house to reside in.