They are the outcome of a regular exchange with the School’s internal and external partners. In some cases clearly defined, these collaboration opportunities often remain malleaeble in order to adapt to specific scenarios and human constellations. They can turn into a relatively short independent study (3 credits) or take on more ambitious forms, from the PAIR Program (a 6 credit mix of paid internship and research) to becoming the inspiration and source for a comprehensive thesis.
The following opportunities are not categorized according to tracks, because we reckon that in many cases interdisciplinary arrangements have the capacity to uncover new concepts and solutions. This is a founding premise for this program, as is an understanding of research that constantly reflects on the relationship between the applied and the scholarly. Please contact us for any questions and new proposals.
Eric Firley
Associate Professor
Director of the Master of Science in Architecture
Email: efirley@miami.edu
Innovation Architecture
Steven Miller, FAIA, RIBA
Adjunct Director, Representative to the Council of Fellows, AIA International
Managing Director, Planning And Design Consultants, LLC.
Email: smiller@plandesignconsult.com
We are seeking a graduate student to implement research in the field of volumetric modular construction (factory built - 3rd party inspection) for sustainability, resiliency, time and economic savings. The research could include nancing, political relationships, architecural and engineering interests, developer and contractor positives and negatives, assessment of manufacturing and transportation issues (land and sea), etc.
Many of our projects are in hospitality, student housing, affordable housing, and we are interested to apply this technology also to other building programs.
DPR Construction
DPR Construction is seeking a student to implement design studies for the integration of prefabricated elements into themed architectural environments (new-built or repurposed/modernized).
