Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop

Omar Khan (editor): Associate professor at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he is co-director of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies (SMART) Community of Excellence, a university supported research initiative between the departments of architecture, engineeringand management. His research is located at the nexus of architecture, digital fabrication and smart technologies.Laura Garofalo(editor): Associate professor at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). Her research, pedagogy, and practice focus on the conjunction of natural andarchitectural systems.John Krouse (foreword): President and CEO of Boston Valley Terra Cotta, the largest producer of architectural terra cotta in the United States. Holds his B.S. in Ceramic Engineering and minor in Ceramic Sculpture from Alfred University.Sara Lopergolo, Selldorf Architects (interview): Partner at Selldorf Architects with over 25 years of experience who first joined the firm in 1994. Her professional background includes urban planning at Koetter Kim & Associates in England, as well as extensive experience in all aspects of cultural, commercial and residential projects.Dr. William Carty(interview): Professor and J.F. McMahon Chair in Ceramics at the Inamori School of Engineering, Alfred University. His research group is focused on ceramic processing and microstructure evolution and the connection to material properties.