Discover Architecture June 2023 - Welcome

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

The vision of the School of Architecture is to empower students to make creative contributions in the cause of architecture.

The mission of the School of Architecture is to cultivate a collaborative learning community focused upon critical thinking and ethical responsibility. We embrace established fundamentals and encourage the exploration of emerging innovations in design and technology.

DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE

SUMMER 2023

WELCOME!

Hello Students,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Discover Architecture Workshop with Oklahoma State Universitythis is a program that I have spearheaded at OSU for high school students, dating back to the first offering in 2002. Over these many years we have enjoyed getting to work with student participants, and then seeing them enroll in the School of Architecture after their high school graduation. You are part of a program that will help you decide if a creative profession - the profession of the building arts - is right for you.

In this booklet you will find important preparatory instructions to ensure your successful participation in the Discover Architecture Workshop. Let us know if you have any questions; we look forward to meeting you very soon!

Suzanne Bilbeisi, AIA Centennial Professor and Head of the School of Architecture

suzanne.bilbeisi@okstate.edu

Website: https://ceat.okstate.edu/

Facebook: Oklahoma State University School of Architecture

Instagram: @OkStateArch

YOUR PROFESSORS

BAILEY BROWN MITCHELL BLAKE MITCHELL Assistant Professors of Architecture

Blake Mitchell and Bailey Brown Mitchell are outstanding 2016 graduates of the OSU School of Architecture. Taking a year away from school, they worked for the internationally acclaimed firm of Pelli Clarke Pelli in New Haven, Connecticut in their preceptorship program. Upon graduation from OSU, the pair worked in award winning firms in Oklahoma, but in 2020 they began their advanced education at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bailey completed two degrees there (wow!), the Master of Architecture and the Master of Design Studies with a focus in the History and Philosophy of Design and Media. Blake completed the Master of Design Studies at Harvard with a focus on architecture history and landscape urbanism, and spent a year teaching at Wentworth Unversity in Boston. Blake and Bailey are highly creative and energetic young professionals who will provide daily instruction for the Discover Architecture workshop. Both will be joining the faculty as Assistant Professors in the Fall and are native Oklahomans.

SUZANNE BILBEISI, AIA Professor of Architecture and Licensed Architect

Professor Bilbeisi has been a member of the faculty at the OSU School of Architecture since 1993. Before becoming Head of the School in 2016, her primary role at OSU has been to teach in the Architectural Design Studios, and in her twenty-nine tenure, she has taught students at every level of the curriculum. In 1995 she created a new course directed towards all incoming freshmen into the School of Architecture titled “Introduction to Architecture”, and she has remained the primary instructor for this required course ever since. As a result of her interest in working with college freshmen, Professor Bilbeisi expanded her involvement with young people by developing and directing pre-college programs.

Professor Bilbeisi was recognized in 2020 with the AIA Oklahoma Outstanding Educational Contributions Award, in 2016 with the CEAT Mentoring Excellence Award, in 2013 with the Centennial Professorship of Architecture, in 2011 as the CEAT Outstanding Academic Advisor, in 2006 with a Regent’s Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 1998 with a Young Teacher Award by the National Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. This will be Suzanne Bilbeisi’s last summer leading the program as she is “retiring”.

MOH’D BILBEISI, RA

Regents Professor of Architecture and Licensed Architect

Professor ‘Moh’ Bilbeisi is a gifted teacher. He works with students in the Architectural Design Studio at the first year through fifth year levels. OSU students have won numerous national and international architectural design competitions under his direction in the design studio. Moh utilizes his skills to teach both beginning and advanced level graphics courses at the School, which consist of traditional rendering methodology as well as digital applications for the graphic communication of architecture. He has published Graphic Journaling, a textbook used by first year architecture students and participants in the architecture study abroad programs at OSU, and at several other schools of architecture worldwide.

Professor Bilbeisi has been on the OSU faculty since 1998; in 2020 he was elevated to Regents Professor, in 2016 he was honored as the OSU Eminent Faculty, in 2016, 2018, and 2019 he was recognized nationally as one of the top 30 architectural educators in the US by ‘Design Intelligence’ magazine, in 2012 he received a Regent’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and in 2008 he was recognized nationally with an AIAS Educator Honor Award. This will be Moh’d Bilbeisi’s last summer teaching in the program as he is, also, “retiring”.

CHRISTINA McCOY, RA, SE Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering and

Licensed Architect and licensed Structural Engineer Assistant Professor McCoy graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2007 with dual Bachelor degrees in Architectural Engineering and Architecture. She received a Master of Science in Architecture from University of Cincinnati, focusing in the history and theory of “tectonics” in architecture. Professor McCoy received a Masters of Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis from University of Kansas. She is both a licensed structural engineer and a licensed architect - wow! Her professional experience includes nearly a decade working as a structural engineer in Kansas City, where she focused on design of long-span structures and stadiums. She received the Structural Engineers of Kansas and Missouri Young Member Award for Community Leadership in 2016.

Professor McCoy teaches Concrete I, Structural Analysis, Steel II, Structural Loads, and the History of Architectural Structures for the School of Architecture. Her interests lie in the intersection of structures and architecture; of particular interest are instances where building technology leads the cutting edge of design. In addition, she looks for opportunities to demonstrate the value of collaboration between engineering disciplines and architectural design. In both lecture classes and studios, she encourages students to use technical skills in a creative way.

MORE PEOPLE TO MEET!

Ready to meet current students in the School of Architecture and several alumni working in the profession? We hope so! Have questions?... Some possible questions you may be curious about: “What’s it like to be a student in the Architecture program?”, “How can I prepare myself for the study of Architecture?”, etc. Just ask! Summer Tate and Seth Gunkel: These are two talented students who will be providing assistance during the program, and living on the dorm floor with you - get to know these students!

HOW DO YOU BECOME A PROFESSIONAL?

The path to becoming a licensed professional architect or architectural engineer involves three steps:

1. Complete a NAAB accredited degree for Architecture, or an ABET accredited degree for Architectural Engineering (such as we have at OSU);

2. Work under the supervision of a licensed professional to complete the required internship hours (you get paid);

3. Take the licensing exams! For architects, that is the ARE, for architectural engineers, it is the FE + PE or SE. If you have any questions about the process, ask us! Or visit studyarchitecture.com or asce.org/aei/.

WHY STUDY AT OSU?

The School of Architecture offers students a personalized educational experience - we are just 325 students with 18 dedicated faculty! The curriculum is studio based; and each student has his or her own desk within our building. The Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture building provides open daylit studios, a library, a fabrication shop, an auditorium, and at the heart of the building on the first floor is the ‘ARCH Centre’ - our exhibition and coffee hang out space always open for studying or catching up with friends.

The first ARCH class Freshmen take is Introduction to Architecture, with Professor Brown! Concurrent classwork includes Architectural History, English, Physics, Calculus, American Government, American History, and other elective courses. Each semester of both of our degree programs, students are enrolled in a mix of ARCH courses and courses from disciplines across campus. Architecture Academic Advisor Ms. Lori Carroll helps each student plan their schedule so that at the completion of five years of coursework - that student is ready to graduate with a degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering!

OSU ARCHITECTURE

RANKED IN DESIGN INTELLIGENCE

Each year Design Intelligence prepares a survey of architects asking “Which architecture schools do you most admire for a combination of faculty, programs, culture, and student preparation for the profession?” Of the 82 public undergraduate programs in the United States, OSU ranked in the top 20%! Graduates of OSU Architecture were also noted as among the most desirable to hire.

Professor Moh Bilbeisi was again named one of the “Most Admired Architectural Educators” in the USA. Each year thirty professors are identified on this list; with only 2400 full time faculty of Architecture this means our Professor Moh is in the top 1% of professors in the country!

SCHEDULE

Planned activities include several problem solving exercises, sketching, physical model building explorations, and interactions with faculty and professionals. We will begin at 9:00am each day, and conclude our scheduled activities by 8:00pm each day. Meals during the workshop (Tuesday dinner through Saturday breakfast) are provided. Students will walk from the University Commons dorm to the Donald W Reynolds School of Architecture Building, so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.

TUESDAY: Introductions and first design assignments

WEDNESDAY: Conceptual design challenge

THURSDAY: Architectural Engineering problem solving

FRIDAY: Digital modeling and teamwork challenge

SATURDAY: Project reviews, with parents in attendance

(A detailed schedule will be provided the day we begin!) Start each day ready to learn (pay attention!), and also accept that you may get a Discover Architecture homework assignment or two! It’s all part of the learning process.

HOUSING

We will be staying in the University Commons North dorm, which is on Hall of Fame Avenue at the intersection with Cleveland Avenue. There is plenty of parking to the west of the complex; but if you bring your car it must remain parked for the duration of the workshop. We can supply you with a parking pass for that lot. For the duration of the workshop you will live as if you are a real college student, which includes walking across campus frequently! Each room is double occupancy, and it is a lottery roommate assignment. Remember, you will only live with this person for four days, so try to make a friend and not an enemy! The bathroom is down the hall, as is common in the traditional style dorms.

WHAT TO BRING

The items needed for the Discover Architecture Workshop are as follows:

• A laptop computer with 16GB of RAM;

• Your cell phone camera to take project related pics and upload them;

• Twin Bed XL sheet set, and towels for your use;

• A bathrobe/cover-up (the bathroom is down the hall!);

• Comfortable clothing for daily wear, which includes shoes for walking across campus;

• Closed toe shoes and long pants for the construction site tour (unconfirmed, but fingers crossed we’ll have time!);

• Your own pillow and an alarm clock for in the morning!; Evening activities - books, cards, etc; and

• A small amount of cash or a debit/credit card for incidental items such as vending or OSU Bookstore items.

• A swimsuit!

Easy! If we think of anything else, we’ll let you know!

DORM LIFE

An integral and important part of the program is an introduction to living on the OSU campus. You will have the opportunity to experience “college life” in a variety of ways. Many aspects of residence hall and campus life involves common sense and respect for both the rules and regulations in effect. Some helpful information follows:

Arrival and Check-In: The Discover Architecture activities begin at 11am Tuesday, June 20th, with an optional tour of the DWR School of Architecture Building. If you have already taken such a tour, or if you are traveling from far away and cannot be here in the morning, do not feel pressured to arrive in time for this activity. Official workshop activities begin after lunch at 1:30pm. Check in is 10am-1pm Tuesday; simply go to the front desk of North Commons and ask for your room key and a parking pass (if you need one).

Room Security: Your room should be kept locked when you and your roommate are not there, even if you are only down the hall. Be sure to keep track of your key at all times; there is a cost for replacement if you are to misplace it.

Your Room: You are responsible for the condition of your room. Any physical damage to the room, or other areas of the residence hall, will be assessed and paid for by you and/or the individual causing the damage. The rooms will be inspected by residential life staff before you arrive and after you move out.

Meals: All meals will be catered in the Architecture Building, or at nearby restaurants. The only meals not included in the program fee are lunch on Tuesday and lunch on Saturday. There are vending machines at the Architecture Building and at the dorms in case you need a snack of sorts.

Personal Security: Be alert to your surroundings – OSU is a large campus. Keep some identification with you at all times. Most of the time you will be with other participants in this workshop during scheduled activities, but in our ‘down’ time if you decide to leave the group for any reason you must notify the faculty or program staff where you are going.

Personal Automobile: If you bring a car to campus, be aware that for reasons of liability, it will be parked for the duration of your time in Stillwater with Discover Architecture.

ARCH BLDG INFO

The workshop will take place in the design studio of the second floor east wing. All meals and some activities will occur in the ARCH Centre.

CLOSING EVENT:

On Saturday, June 24th, the family members of all participants are invited to review the work completed by the students! The event begins at 11am Saturday, and will take place in the first floor ARCH Centre within the Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture Building. See you there!

ARCH Centre

DIRECTIONS TO OSU

OSU is located in the heart of Stillwater. There are many signs directing traffic to the campus, and in particular to the athletic venues. You should first check in to the dorm before the workshop begins, we will be staying in University Commons which is located at the corner of Hall of Fame Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. Detailed directions to the dorm follow:

IF YOU ARE COMING FROM THE WEST VIA I-35:

From I-35, take exit #174 Stillwater. You will be traveling on SH 51 for 15 miles, until you reach the western edge of town. Proceed through town until you reach Western Avenue, which is where you should turn left. It curves to become Hall of Fame Avenue. Turn left at the Cleveland intersection, into the Commons dorm parking lot. Just inside the North Commons building is the front desk where you will check in.

IF YOU ARE COMING FROM THE NORTH VIA SH-177:

SH-177 becomes Perkins Road in north Stillwater. Travel south to Hall of Fame Avenue, and turn right. Take Hall of Fame to the stoplight at the intersection with Cleveland Avenue which is where you should turn right into the Commons dorm parking lot. Just inside the North Commons building is the front desk where you will check in.

IF YOU ARE COMING FROM THE EAST VIA SH-412:

From SH-412, take exit #27 to Stillwater. Once past the toll booth, exit to Washington Street south, and continue on Washington Street to Hall of Fame Avenue, and turn right. Take Hall of Fame to the intersection with Cleveland Avenue, which is where you should turn right into the Commons dorm parking lot. Just inside the North Commons building is the front desk where you will check in.

IF YOU ARE COMING FROM THE SOUTH VIA SH-177:

SH-177 becomes Main Street in south Stillwater. Travel north to Hall of Fame Avenue, and turn left. Continue on Hall of Fame until you reach the intersection with Cleveland Avenue which is where you should turn right. Just inside the North Commons building is the front desk where you will check in.

WALKING BETWEEN UNIVERSITY COMMONS DORMS AND THE ARCHITECTURE BUILDING:

Once you have checked in to the dorm, ask the front desk person where to park and leave your car there; simply walk over to the Architecture Building. Exit the Commons complex and head towards Boone Pickens football stadium - you can’t miss seeing it. Cross Hall of Fame only at the crosswalkswatch for traffic, this is a busy street! Keep walking east, then south on Washington as it curves towards the DWR School of Architecture Building. We will be in the second floor studio, in the east wing. Arrive in the studio by 1:30pm on Tuesday, and we will get started!

DORM PARKING DORM

ARCH BLDG

OUR SPONSORS

Several professional firms from across the state are partnering with us to bring the Discover Architecture Workshop to you at such a low registration fee. Our sponsoring firms, and associated contact persons, are:

Dewberry Tulsa, OK

https://www.dewberry.com;

Contact: Dave Huey, AIA

Cyntergy Tulsa, OK

https://cyntergy.com;

Contact: Jim Turner, AIA (jeturner@cyntergy.com)

FSB Oklahoma City, OK

https://fsb-ae.com;

Contact: Gene Brown, PE (gbrown@fsb-ae.com)

GH2 Tulsa, OK

https://gh2.com;

Contact: Tyler Wallace, AIA (contact@gh2.com)

First Commercial Management Oklahoma City, OK

Contact: John Meek

SGA Design Group Tulsa, OK

https://sgadesigngroup.com;

Contact:Virginia Hart, AIA (vhart@sgadesigngroup.com)

Check out the work of these firms - cool! And if you are inclined, drop an email hello to these architects and engineers; feel free to ask them if it is possible for you to learn more about their day to day. They would love to share what they do!

RESOURCES & INFO

Academic Advising

Ms. Lori Carroll can provide guidance on what courses transfer to OSU, which meet degree requirements, share some ideas for minor areas of study, or answer many other questions. She can be found in 101 ARCH, or reached via email: Lori.Carroll@okstate.edu

OSU and CEAT Admissions

go.okstate.edu/admissions/

To be admitted to the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology at OSU, you must meet the composite 24+ ACT/SAT requirement and one of the following other criteria: 24+ Math ACT or 3.5 (15 unit core) high school GPA. Our curriculum begins with Calculus I. If your math readiness is not at this level, there are ways to bring up your skill levelthrough summer school for example. Long story short - keep taking math classes in high school!

Once admitted to CEAT, students are automatically admitted to any degree program within the college, including Architecture and Architectural Engineering.

Scholarships go.okstate.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/

When you apply to OSU, there is a single page form with a few more questions - this is the scholarship form. With this one form, you may be considered for OSU level scholarships, and College level (CEAT) scholarships. FYI, most School of Architecture scholarships have specific requirements like being limited to upper level Professional School students, but you cannot be considered for any scholarship if you do not apply. There is no harm to apply!

Also - Be sure to fill out the FAFSA annually to be considered for need-based aid. The FAFSA is needed for both scholarships and loans.

► Lori, our academic advisor extraordinaire!

SUMMER READING...

Bored? Tired of using a computer all day? Pick up a book! Below are some suggested reads you can order and have delivered to your house for some casual reading this summer. Enjoy!

Reads about Architecture:

Thinking Architecture, by Zumthor

Architecture, Anyone?, by Huxtable

Architects on Architects, by Goldberger

Home: A Short History of an Idea, by Rybczynski

Yes is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution, by BIG

The BLDGBLOG Book, by Manaugh

Why Buildings Stand Up, by Salvadori

Why Buildings Fall Down, by Levy and Salvadori

On Basic Design Principles:

Introduction to Architecture, by Ching

100 Ideas that Changed Architecture, by Weston

The Language of Architecture, by Simitch and Warke

The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings, by Kushner

How Structures Work, by Yeomans

On Graphic Techniques:

Archidoodle: The Architect’s Activity Book, by Bowkett Design Drawing, by Ching

Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures, by Ames

Architectural Representation Handbook, by Laseau

On the Education Process and the Profession: Becoming an Architect, by Waldrep

101 Things I Learned in Architecture School, by Frederick

The Architecture School Survival Guide, by Jackson

On Architectural History:

A Global History of Architecture, by Ching and Jarzombek

Architecture: A Visual History, by Glancey

Sourcebook of American Architecture, by Goldberger

SKETCH LIKE MOH!

Are people “hard to draw”? Not if you draw them like Professor Moh does!

Step 1

Draw an M for the torso

Step 2

Draw a W for the legs

Step 3