Kurt Teichert

Critic - Interior Architecture
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BA, Franklin Marshall College
MAS, Oregon State University

In addition to serving as an Interior Architecture critic at RISD, Kurt Teichert is a senior lecturer in Environmental Studies at the Institute for Environment and Society at Brown University. He teaches and advises students on sustainable design, environmental stewardship, urban infrastructure and transportation technology and policy. Involved in research, design and construction of high-performance educational facilities for over 25 years, Teichert holds an MAS in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Oregon State University and a BA from Franklin and Marshall College.

Courses

Fall 2023 Courses

INTAR 2360-01 - APPLIED BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE
Level Graduate
Unit Interior Architecture
Subject Interior Architecture
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
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INTAR 2360-01

APPLIED BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE

Level Graduate
Unit Interior Architecture
Subject Interior Architecture
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: F | 9:40 AM - 12:40 PM Instructor(s): Kurt Teichert Location(s): Center for Integrative Technologies, Room 103 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This course approaches the subject of adaptive reuse through environmental issues, economic analysis and design. These fundamental concepts are applied in real-world projects of reuse to reduce negative impacts to the built environment. Course objectives include an understanding of energy and environmental context, the ability to develop schematic designs for energy efficient interventions in an existing building, the ability to perform basic analyses of the energy and economic performance of building measures and to apply course material to case studies of completed buildings. Students should develop familiarity with energy and environmental impacts associated with the built environment and the rationale for responsible design, energy modeling and calculations, passive and active lighting systems (including daylighting techniques and fenestration) and the thermal performance of buildings including the thermal envelope and passive and active heating systems. The course structure includes a midterm examination, case studies, an individual research paper and a final design project.

Open to Graduate Interior Architecture Students.

Major Requirement | MA Interior Studies: Adaptive Reuse

Spring 2024 Courses

INTAR 2307-01 - ENERGY AND SYSTEMS
Level Graduate
Unit Interior Architecture
Subject Interior Architecture
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
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INTAR 2307-01

ENERGY AND SYSTEMS

Level Graduate
Unit Interior Architecture
Subject Interior Architecture
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: W | 9:40 AM - 12:40 PM Instructor(s): Kurt Teichert Location(s): Center for Integrative Technologies, Room 103 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with an opportunity to study how distinct building systems are constructed to form a comprehensive whole. Through case studies, students will examine approaches to integrating a variety of systems, such as structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, acoustic, and communication systems. This course will focus on how interior architecture interfaces with existing buildings; the case studies will be of recent works that have altered existing building. Students will be required to use the shop and computers to execute their individual and group assignments.

Open to Graduate Interior Architecture Students.

Major Requirement | MDes Interior Studies Adaptive Reuse

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BA, Franklin Marshall College
MAS, Oregon State University