The University of Utah’s Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD) program is delighted to welcome Daniel Zwangsleitner as a new faculty member. With a dynamic background in architecture, urban planning, and photography, Daniel brings a wealth of interdisciplinary expertise to the program. His international perspective, honed through academic and professional experiences in Europe, aligns seamlessly with MDD’s mission […]
Read MoreVirtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing the way we approach learning, particularly in the context of resettlement processes for refugees. By providing an immersive experience, VR allows individuals to engage with their new environment in a safe and controlled setting. This method offers a much more effective tool for conveying essential information about navigating life […]
Read MoreA team of University of Utah students led by Assistant Professor Milad Mozari from the division Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD) at the College of Architecture and Planning is working in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore new virtual reality technology and bringing it home to help the refugee community in their resettlement […]
Read MoreNicole Porter, Ph.D., has been named chair of the University of Utah’s Division of Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD) in the College of Architecture and Planning, effective Aug. 1, 2022. Porter will oversee education, curriculum development, research, programs and recruitment in the division. She was appointed after an extensive, international search that began last year and included […]
Read MoreSince 2019, Assistant Professor Milad Mozari from the division Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD) at the U’s College of Architecture and Planning, has worked with the Bennion Center and the International Rescue Committee (IRC in Salt Lake City) using technology to help the refugee community in their resettlement process in Utah. More than 70 students from the MDD program have participated […]
Read MoreTwo University of Utah seniors have transformed their Multi-Disciplinary Design Program experience in the College of Architecture + Planning into a “Student Runner Up” win from the 2020 Core77 Design Awards. The team rose to prominence from a field of more than 200 global submissions across 18 different categories. Designed by Lucy Allen and Jackson Kerbs, the “Inframent: […]
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