MIT, Harvard, Columbia Uni. former research scholar with Ph.D., architect, climate hacker, curator, acoustic Fender player & singer, jazzfusion, bass guitar.

Joined November 2022
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🎭 New Hamburg State Opera by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group in Hamburg, Germany
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Historic bourbon rickhouses rely on more than tradition — they rely on structural systems built to endure decades of movement, weight, and time. 📖 Continue reading: structuremag.org/article/the…
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As the #FIFAWorldCup 2026 gets underway, four stadiums engineered by @ttinc are ready to take center stage. From New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia to Toronto and Miami, these venues are set for soccer's (football’s) biggest moments. Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #FWC26
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#climate #Cambridge #drought Commonwealth Elevates Cambridge and Northeast Region To Critical Drought Status: cambridgema.gov/news/detail?…
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Resilient Mass Plan How Massachusetts is Preparing for Climate Change: youtube.com/watch?v=3fwU9vtL…

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The Orchard has opened as the tallest building in Queens, rising 823 feet above Long Island City. The 70-story tower was developed by BLDG Management with architecture by Perkins Eastman and structural engineering by @ttinc. Read more: linkedin.com/posts/thornton-…
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Mass plywood is pushing mass timber into new territory. See how one warehouse project combined speed, sustainability, and structural performance. 📖 Continue reading: structuremag.org/article/mas…
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Even a “quiet” hurricane season can be costly. NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic season, but it only takes one landfall to cause major damage. Read our blog breaking down key vulnerabilities, systems at risk & what owners should do to stay ahead: tt-heres-how.com/2026Hurrica…
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Corridors, staircases, and passageways are no longer just routes through a building but spaces for interaction, pause, and community. As circulation takes on a social role, how can architecture transform movement into meaningful shared experience? Follow the link to read more about this topic: archdaily.visitlink.me/FsIKh…
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A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development: news.mit.edu/2026/preserving…
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#data #exhibition #MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology Beyond Data-Driven Aesthetics: A research exhibition on algorithmic judgment, aesthetics, and the limits of data-driven creativity. MIT Keller Gallery, Cambridge 2026: aestheticsbeyonddata.com/bey…
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As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.
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#climate #climateaction #climateemergency #MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology Place-based pathways to a viable future / Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level: news.mit.edu/2026/place-base…
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The student-led Youth Climate Action Alliance, recognized by NYC Mayor Mamdani for commitment to sustainability and youth advocacy across NYC and beyond, brought together HS students to collaborate on climate action initiatives. Via State of the Planet: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
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The University of California Berkeley announced today that Nicholas de Monchaux has been named the new William W. Wurster Dean of the College of Environmental Design. #NicholasdeMonchaux #MIT #TheUniversityofCaliforniaBerkeley #architecture
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Canopy freestanding workstations by Gensler for KFI Studios: dezeen.com/2026/05/07/canopy…
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