PAE 610:The Creative Form and the Digital Environment: Introduction to the study of expressive form with integrated functional application.
The study of the Creative Form in the digital environment; Digitally initiated formal studies (Maya, Rhino, 3D Studio); Reverse Engineering methodologies utilizing 3D Scanning and Touch Probe technologies; Advanced Geometric modeling (Catia, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks); Design Tables, Parametric Variations; Material Systems Integration; Form Function Integration through simulation methodologies (Catia, Cosmoworks); Visualization and Virtual Reality (Adobe Creative Suite,Eon Studio).
Laboratory Exercises: Digitally initiated formal studies (Maya, Rhino, 3DStudio); Reverse Engineering methodologies utilizing 3D Scanning and Touch Probe technologies; Advanced Geometric modeling (Catia, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks);Form Function Integration through simulation methodologies(Catia, Cosmoworks); Visualization and Virtual Reality (Adobe Creative Suite,Eon Studio )
PAE 620:The Creative Form and the Production Environment
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Schaefer School of Engineering & Science
Department:
Mechanical Engineering
Program:
Product Architecture and Engineering
Research & Education
Education
Masters of Design with Distinction, Harvard University, Massacheusetts, 2003
Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Insitute, New York, 1986.
Experience & Service
Professional Service
Served as Visiting Design Critic at the following Academic Institutions: Roma Tre University, Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, Southern California Institute of Architecture, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design-Department of Architecture, Parsons School of Design-Department of Industrial Design, City College of New York, New York Institute of Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Catholic University of America, Washington State University, Mississippi State University, University of Kansas
Experience
Academic Experience :
Director of the Product-Architecture Lab, Stevens Institute of Technology;2004-present
Technological Entrepreneurship Committee, Stevens Institute of Technology;2004-present
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Committee, Stevens Institute of Technology; 2004-present
Professional Experiences : Nastasi Architects, Hoboken, NJ; 1990-present
Industrial Experience:
Licensed Architect in Practice for 20 years
Achievements & Professional Societies
Honors & Awards
Product-Architecture Lab collaborates to win Museum of Modern Art/P.S. 1 Competition, 2007
NJ Office of Smart Growth, Smart Growth Architecture Award, Excellence in Creative Initiative, League of Municipalities, State of New Jersey; 2005
NJ American Institute of Architects Design Award for “Cornell West Reading Pavilion ,” juried by Karen Fairbanks, Marble Fairbanks Architects, NYC, Barbara Littenberg, Peterson Littenberg, YC and Thomas Phifer , Thomas Phifer and Partners , NYC; 2004
NJ American Institute of Architects Design Award for “Apse-Traction,” (In collaboration with Dean Marchetto Architects, and The Product-Architecture Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology) juried by Karen Fairbanks, Marble Fairbanks Architects, NYC, Barbara Littenberg, Peterson Littenberg, NYC and Thomas Phifer, Thomas Phifer and Partners , NYC; 2004
Peter Rice Prize at the Harvard Design School for innovation in advancing architecture and engineering; 2003
Excellence in Teaching Award by the University at NJIT in the category of Adjunct Professor; 2000
NJ American Institite of Architects "Excellence in Architecture" Design Award; 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2004
Young Architects Award from Architectural League of New York; 1995.
Professional Societies
Licensed Architect in State of New York; since 1990
Licensed Architect in State of New Jersey; since 1990
J. Nastasi. (Nov 2005). "The Product-Architecture Lab at Stevens", Alan Joch and Deborah Snoonian, Senior Editor, Architectural Record, Innovation Issue.
J. Nastasi. (2005). "Retooling the Architecture Machine", Kevin R. Klinger, president ACADIA, National Building Museum Quarterly Journal, Innovation of Digitally-Driven Architecture. XXIII (3).
J. Nastasi. (2005). "The Quarterly Journal of the Architects League of New Jersey The Latest Curve in Technology", Leagueline Quarterly Journal, (2).
J. Nastasi. (Sep 2004). "The Product-Architecture Lab at Stevens", Deborah Snoonian, Senior Editor, Architectural Record , Digital Practice .
J. Nastasi. (2004). "Computer Aided Manufacturing: Prefacricated Diner Prototypes, Suburban House Studies", Harvard University Publication, Wiles & Sons.
J. Nastasi. (2003). "Design and Technoly Report Studies: Prefabricated Diner Prototypes", Harvard University. work featured on cover and with publication.
Janik, Molly. (2002). "Well Structured, The Work of John Nastasi", Mercedes Benz America, Momentum Magazine (Quarterly).
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Lynn, Kathleen. (Jun 23, 2002). "Thinking Small, Getting Big Results", Author for The Record;.
J. Nastasi. (1994). "The Reinterpretation of a Student Center", Architecture New Jersey, Design Awards Issue. ( 1), 94.
J. Nastasi. (1993). "The Reinterpretation of a Student Center", Architecture New Jersey, (2), 93.
J. Nastasi. (1992). "The House for a Man in Transition", Architecture New Jersey, Design Awards Issue. (1), 92.
J. Nastasi. (1991). "The House for a Man in Transition", Architecture New Jersey, (4), 91.
J. Nastasi. (1991). "The Hoboken Housing Authority", Architecture New Jersey, On The Boards. (7), 91.
J. Nastasi. (1991). "The Hoboken Housing Authority", Architecture New Jersey, Design Awards Issue. (1), 91.
Newspaper
Sheryl Weinstein. (May 03, 2002). "Solitary Refinement: The Diana Davis Residence", The Star Ledger.
Magazine
J. Nastasi. (Sep 1995). "At the Podium - John Nastasi at the Architectural League", OCULUS Magazine, (by others with own work included). 58 (1).
J. Nastasi. (1993). "The Reinterpretation of a Student Center", "A" Magazine, NJIT, (by others with own work included).
