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Seth Holmes

Interim Department Chair

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

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Seth Holmes

Interim Department Chair

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Bio

Seth Holmes is an Associate Professor of Architecture in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability where he teaches courses in architectural design, sustainable building metrics, and architectural research. His research addresses climate change adaptation and resilient design practices in the built environment. His publications include co-editing the book "Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales: From Buildings to Cities"; a chapter in the book "Planning for Community-based Disaster Resilience Worldwide" (Ed. by A. Awotona), articles for the Building Research and Information Journal, and articles in numerous ASHRAE and IBPSA Conference Proceedings. Seth received a Master of Design Studies in Sustainable Design from Harvard in 2011 and a Bachelor of Architecture from Roger Williams University in 2000. Prior to joining RIT in 2021, Seth was the Architecture Graduate Program Director and an Associate Professor at the University of Hartford, where he taught from 2012-2021. Seth is a registered architect having worked in firms across the northeast including, Payette, Kao Design Group, Benefit Street Design, FFAE Architects, and his own private practice. He has played a key role in the design and construction of numerous sustainably focused buildings such as the Gary C. Comer Geochemistry Laboratory at Columbia University.

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ARCH-753
3 Credits
Students study the many forms of architectural scholarship and then propose a path forward with either A) Self-directed thesis or B) Faculty-directed scholarship. Upon completion of ARCH-753, students pursuing a Thesis continue into ARCH-790. Students pursuing faculty directed scholarship continue into ARCH-781 Graduate Scholarship.
ARCH-763
3 Credits
The measurement science, performance metrics, assessment tools, and fundamental data critical for the development and implementation of building systems associated with life-cycle operation of buildings while maintaining a healthy indoor environment.
ARCH-781
1-6 Credits
Masters-level scholarship by the candidate under the direction of the instructor. The topic will be as mutually agreed upon by the student and faculty. Examples include acting as a research assistant for a faculty member’s scholarship, working in a research center, researching for an A/E firm, etc.
ARCH-790
3 Credits
Students continue work on the thesis begun previously. They execute a methods and procedures plan, analyze the data, arrive at a conclusion and successfully defend it.
ARCH-791
1 Credit
This course is for Master of Architecture students who require additional time to complete their thesis. Students should enroll for one credit unless otherwise instructed.
ARCH-799
1-4 Credits

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