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Rhode Island School of Design’s architecture faculty gives ‘unequivocal support’ to striking workers

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The architecture faculty of the Rhode Island School of Design has expressed its “unequivocal support” for striking workers on the campus. The strike, now approaching two weeks in duration, is being carried out by 60 movers, custodians, and ground service staff, represented by the Teamsters union.

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Crystal Williams named 18th president of the Rhode Island School of Design

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Crystal Williams, an educator, advocate, and award-winning poet and essayist, has been named the 18th President of the Rhode Island School of Design effective April 1, 2022. The post Crystal Williams named 18th president of the Rhode Island School of Design appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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RISD students team up with AARP to demonstrate the potential of ADUs to lawmakers

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Students at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) recently collaborated with the state’s local AARP on a design-research project that was meant to demonstrate the potential of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to lawmakers currently looking at alternatives to boost housing production and care for an aging population.

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Field House / Birdseye

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© Michael Moran Photography architects: Birdseye Location: South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Michael Moran Photography Area: 3065.0 m2 Read more »

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One hundred-life-size elephants stomp down in Newport, Rhode Island, as part of conservation effort

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This summer, among the venerable mansions and seaside cliffs of Newport, Rhode Island are some unexpected visitors: 100 life-size, artisan-made elephants.

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Architecture schools are hiring: Explore 24 academic job opportunities featured on Archinect Jobs

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Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.

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Francis Kéré, Walter Hood, Do Ho Suh to receive honorary degrees at RISD Commencement

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This spring’s commencement ceremony at the Rhode Island School of Design will feature a pair of luminaries as last year’s Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré will join Walter Hood for the event, which is to be held at Amica Mutual Pavilion on June 3rd.

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