FACULTY and STAFF

School of Architecture faculty come from fields of practice and experience in architectural education and research. They apply their expertise in design, planning, technology, history, and practice in a direct and personal way with the student -- both in studio and in core academic courses. Faculty have won extensive design awards on the local, state and national levels and their publications, in the form of books, articles and research reports, are internationally recognized. They bring their expertise to the studio and classroom to build the student's skills, knowledge, character and professional prospects.

WESTON HALL - SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Opened in 1998 and designed by the Hillier Group, the expanded and renovated Weston Hall is home to the New Jersey School of Architecture at NJIT. With the exception of the residence halls, it is the only building on campus used regularly 24 hours per day.

Map of Weston Hall location on campus. 

LITTMAN LIBRARY

Occupying  6,155 square feet on the fourth floor of Weston Hall, the Barbara and Leonard Littman Library is the information center and circulating library for students and faculty at the New Jersey School of Architecture. It contains more than 13,000 books and 78,000 slides as well as videos and CD-ROMs, and also serves as the lending center for presentation laptops, digital projectors, and digital cameras. Utilizing a number of computer workstations connected to the NJSOA network for Internet and library research, CD recording, 35mm slide scanning, and 12" x 17" flatbed scanning facilities are available to students during regular library hours.

ARCHITECTURE STUDENT UNION

The Architecture Student Union (asu) is a student-run organization established to serve the student body of the New Jersey School of Architecture (NJSOA) and general university population at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) by using research, site visits and cultural programming to enhance and promote the students' understanding of changing technologies within our discipline of architecture as well as those of our engineering associates.

The asu also provides a technical and conceptual forum for student participation outside the formal university environment. The asu endeavors to provide services and address concerns that are deemed necessary by the student body, for the student body.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Provided as a service to all students, the Career Development Services coordinates cooperative education, on-campus recruiting, career fairs, and career development workshops. Assistant Director Sharon Gilbert is the liaison working with students from the New Jersey School of Architecture. Career Development services is located in Campbell Hall next to the School of Architecture and may be reached by phone (973-596-3100) or fax (973-596-6364).

PHOTO LAB

Located on the first floor of the School of Architecture (near the elevators), the lab has a variety of equipment available to students and is the location where the architectural photography class is held.

COMPUTING RESOURCES and IMAGING LAB

A long-time leader in CAD/graphics integration into the architectural curriculum, NJIT places a premium on computer use in all professions across the curriculum. All desks in the design studio have high-speed Internet connections and direct access to the School of Architecture network which gives them use of a variety software applications relevant to their program. Software is available for raster/bit-mapped painting, image processing, compositing, presentation, drafting and technical illustration, three-dimensional modeling, rendering, and animation (including access to nonlinear editing software and equipment). Printing (black and white and color, small format and large format) and scanning facilities (12" x 17" and 35mm slides) are available in addition to CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD-RAM devices.

Established on an experimental basis as CAD/graphics studios in 1985, the Imaging Laboratory became a formal entity at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1991. It is a decentralized facility that contains CAD/graphics equipment for exclusive use within the School of Architecture. The Imaging Laboratory manages the NJSOA network and print room facilities, and works with the more than 800 computer users at the school. The Laboratory has consistently focused on the integration of evolving computer graphics technologies into the most universal component of architectural education: the design studio. The Imaging Laboratory tests and evaluates software and receives corporate support. The connection between the Imaging Laboratory and the computer industry provides students with an opportunity to be exposed to new and developing software. It also provides facilities to MSAS students concentrating in CAD/graphics as a research, thesis-based degree.

PRINT ROOM

The NJSOA print facility is located in Weston Hall room 561 and is staffed by student volunteers. Services provided include color printing (Hewlett Packard 1220C inkjet and Xerox/Tektronix Phaser 780 laser), large-format plotting (Hewlett Packard 1050 CM+), and image scanning. Standard black & white laser printing (Hewlett Packard 5000N) for all undergraduate architecture students is centralized in this facility. Please visit the NJSOA print facility for additional information and for hours of operation.

Students or faculty who wish to use the Print Room services MUST have an NJSOA computer account.

MODEL SHOP

The Model Shop provides facilities for students to create physical models of student work. It's hours vary, generally increasing at the end of the semester to provide students opportunities to work late on their projects. The shop includes a variety of traditional woodworking equipment as well as a 50-watt laser cutter connected to the School of Architecture network to give students the opportunity to bridge the gap between the virtual and physical, as AutoCAD and Corel files can be transferred directly when creating detailed models in wood, cardboard, or Plexiglas.  

URBAN LAB

The Urban Lab brings together faculty and students who share an interest in the urban dimension of contemporary architecture and planning problems and who recognize the importance of local community participation in their resolution. The major concern is improving the quality of life in urban communities through architectural, urban design, and infrastructure planning interventions. The Lab serves as a sponsor for community-based studio projects that address specific urban problems and conditions currently faced.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The New Jersey School of Architecture presents approximately twenty merit awards annually (for students with, and without, demonstrated financial need) for a variety of categories including overall design excellence, use of digital imaging in design, service to the NJSOA community, integration of contruction and engineering in design, leadership, academic performance, and so on.

MASONRY DAY

Sponsored annually by the International Masonry Institute along with the New Jersey School of Architecture, Masonry Day provides Architecture and Civil Engineering students at NJIT hands-on exposure to the craft of masonry construction. Laying block and installing plaster or terrazzo are among the exhibits and activities in addition to a series of seminars, culminating in a game of "Masonry Jeopardy"  between the architecture and engineering students. 

 PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

The purpose of the Professional Advisory Board is to help set the direction for the future of the school and contains a broad representation from the design and construction industries that extend well beyond the traditional boundaries of the architectural profession. The New Jersey School of Architecture uses this Board, consisting of CEOs or Partners in their respective firms, to gain an independent perspective on new ideas and proposals.

LINKS

Follow this path to a page of links relevant to architecture and New Jersey.

revised November 30, 2004