Research

Proving the value of architecture

MASS investigates how architecture affects lives. We are committed to understanding the short- and long-term ripple effects made by architectural decisions at all scales—for inhabitants, clients, communities, and societies.

See an example of our research by exploring our Liberia Health Infrastructure Standards.

Design Labs

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. © Iwan Baan

Louise B. Miller Pathways and Gardens: A Legacy to Black Deaf Children (Kendall Memorial Gallaudet). Rendering of a courtyard. People gather in circular sitting areas.

The Embrace

Aerial of Poughkeepsie, NY. PC: Iwan Baan

Site Plan, Kansas

Lee Restoring Promise Workshop

Santo Domingo community meeting

Studies

Purpose Built Book from Above

Northeast Bio-Based Materials Collective

Photo by Iwan Baan. A classroom interior at the Mubuga Primary School

Photo of Catalytic Infrastructure, Totality of Project

Photo of Maternity Waiting Village, Cover Photo

Photo: NICU Ward

Tools

People visiting the Fossey Fund Campus

Adobe block formation

Aerial of the RICA campus

Photo of Rwandan Hospital Design Standards Diagram

Photo USAID, Totality of Project

Photo of Liberia Standards, Totality of Project

Photo of the Architecture of Health Diagram

Photo of Immersion Field Guide, Totality of the Project

Writing

cover of Architecture of Health

Training

Michigan Studio Course on Restorative Justice

Immersion work with members of the MSU studio course

Photo of Harvard Graduate School of Design

Photo of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Impact Diagram

Photo of Roger Williams University

ADC Group Photo

Photo of the Airborne Infection Control Course, Diagram of Airflow