Support Dimensions by purchasing a 2025 calendar featuring designs inspired by collages created by students at the scraps workshop. The calendar is available for pre-sale at a discounted price of $10 for the first 50 buyers. Orders can be picked up at Taubman College in early February during a hand-out event; select "pick-up" for no […]
The mandate to make systemic change across many sectors to respond to climate change is sparking intense dialog and change within the fields of architecture, urban technology, urban planning, and urban design. The urgent need for mitigation and adaptation is challenging conventional modes of disciplinary practice, as well as highlighting the need for more effective […]
Strategic Planning Director for the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Larry Jacques is joining Radical Planning as a guest lecturer on February 10 to discuss his project Interwoven: Indigenous Knowledge Exchange. This session will share some samples leveraging mixed-method storytelling and the interwoven project connecting tribal knowledge with non-tribal partners in a good way.
This talk explores how architectural design can humanize technology by integrating ecological, technological, and human-centered approaches. By transforming systems like energy cycling, water management, and food production into visible, interactive urban components, the work aims to foster sustainable relationships. Drawing from historical design strategies and AI, the talk will highlight how geometrical, architectural, and environmental […]
Join us for an inspiring evening of film and community as we celebrate Black History Month with a specially curated movie night. We'll showcase a thought-provoking film/tv program that highlights the rich history, achievements, and resilience of Black communities. We will then engage in a facilitated community discussion about the topics raised in the film […]
The Electric Plant Co is a pioneering startup aiming to revolutionize the interaction between plants, people, and the environment by tapping into the intelligence and sophisticated sensing capabilities of plants. The company is developing low-cost bioware to capture electrochemical signals from millions of plants worldwide and an AI-driven “Large Plant Language Model” that decodes and […]
The Black History Month Committee invites you to a Fireside chat exploring the intersections of art, design, and equity. Join esteemed Black creatives as they share their journeys, discuss the transformative power of their work, and reflect on the role of storytelling in shaping more inclusive spaces. This intimate conversation promises to inspire, challenge, and […]
Please join us in the Commons for some free coffee (while supplies last) and an opportunity to meet with various program guests or student organization members.
In contrast to modern and colonial architectures, Anishinaabe building practices and the worldviews they embody represent a fundamentally different approach to design. The Traditional Ecological Knowledge systems indigenous to the Great Lakes challenge the common understanding of objects and buildings as fixed or stable, instead conceptualizing them as always in flux, and therefore impermanent. This […]
Join us for an inspiring evening of film and community as we celebrate Black History Month with a specially curated movie night. We'll showcase a thought-provoking film/tv program that highlights the rich history, achievements, and resilience of Black communities. We will then engage in a facilitated community discussion about the topics raised in the film […]
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