Matt Schaefer '17
Thinking about pairing your architecture major with a Sustainability Minor? Sustainability is one of the most sought-after skill sets in the design world.
In addition to diverse course options, the Minor offers an alumni mentoring program, internship opportunities, social events, and funding for independent research. Architecture majors are encouraged to pursue a capstone project that enhances and deepens their architecture thesis.
Check out our student spotlight of Paige Russell '18.
Current and past Architecture / Sustainability capstone projects:
Avani Agarwal
A Balancing Act: Guidelines for Achieving Environmental Sustainability in a Cultural Context
Advisor: Prof. John Onyango
Christian Cullinan
Food Security of Seniors in South Bend
Advisor: Prof. John Onyango
Paige Russell '18
Michaela Mahon
Sustainable Landscape and Urban Design for a Safe and Engaging Public Space at the Catholic Worker
Advisor: Prof. Kimberly Rollings
Madeline Paulk
Designing a Greener Games: Incorporating Sustainability into Pre and Post Olympic Site Development
Advisor: Prof. Aimee Buccellato
Alexandria Gordon
Building Materials and Methods in Charleston, South Carolina in Light of Climate Change
Advisor: Prof. Samantha Salden-Teach
Paige Russell
Green Roofs on A Collegiate Gothic Campus
Advisor: Prof. John Mellor
Jiayi Yi
Sustainability in High-rises: Approaches Towards the Ecological Systems Framework at Chicago Loop
Advisor: Prof. John Stamper
Sustainable Design - Methods and Impacts: A Case Study of the Design of a Low-Energy Winery
Advisor: Prof. Aimee Buccellato
Collaborative Planning of a Local School Garden
Advisor: Prof. Kimberly Rollings
Paige Melinis
Smart Streets in South Bend
Advisor: Prof. Kimberly Rollings
Natalie Stenger
Rebuilding Neighborhoods
Advisor: Prof. Selena Anders
Alison Collins
Sunshine Clubhouse Community Development: A Case for the Sustainable Design of Clubhouses
Advisor: Prof. Lucien Steil
Jackie Oberlander
A Study in Sustainability for the South Lake Tahoe Community Center
Advisor: Prof. Aimee Buccellato
Kathryn Ossing
Bringing Rome to the Suburbs
Advisor: Prof. Alan DeFrees
Logistics:
To join the Sustainability Minor, email us at sus@nd.edu or visit us in 203 O'Shaughnessy. You can also schedule a meeting with Professor Novick, Director of the Minor, at this link.
Explore our website for upcoming events and see summaries of past capstone projects.