When: Monday 10 November 2025 @06:00pm (Taipei Time)
Where: Online CES: Estimated 2 LU/HSW for AIA Members

Speaker

Lydia Kallipoliti, Associate Professor & Director of MSAAD Program, Columbia University GSAPP, New York

Moderator

Tzen-ying Ling, Professor, Columbia University GSAPP

Event Description

In an era where global architectural education faces the challenges of AI integration, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary innovation, the role of education extends beyond knowledge transfer—it becomes a catalyst for reform and transformation.

This lecture, delivered by Prof. Lydia Kallipoliti of Columbia GSAPP, explores paradigm shifts in architectural thought through the lens of ecological design histories. Drawing from her recent publication, Histories of Ecological Design: An Unfinished Cyclopedia, Prof. Kallipoliti examines the intertwined evolution of design, technology, and environmental systems, addressing how architecture can mediate between ecological intelligence, material reuse, and socio-political engagement.

The lecture will be moderated by Prof. Tzen-Ying Ling. Participants will gain insight into contemporary design pedagogy and research directions at Columbia GSAPP, while also engaging in broader discussions on how AI, sustainability, and ecological thinking are redefining architectural practice and education.