On Monday, November, 12th, 2012 the University of Virginia School of Architecture was pleased to welcome former alumnus, and co-founder of ARO (Architecture Research Office) Adam Yarinksy as guest lecturer.

His discussion in sustainable design concepts through the lens' of his past projects was even more relevant due to the recent and ongoing effects of super-storm Sandy.  Reminding us that our built world is often an imposition on the natural environment, Adam suggests that we must continue to re-think and re-define how we construct the built world in response to the natural.


These concepts were readily apparent in ARO's response to MOMA's Rising Currents: Projects for New York's Waterfronts.

The following images from the lecture suggest ecological changes to lower Manhattan.  The project was analyzed recently in the New York Times.

  A few video clips from the lecture highlighting thought process and architectural thinking relative to water and its power.

A brief description of ARO's Rising Tides Project

Manhattan sea level rise, hurricane sandy and architectural implications.

Architectural design strategies and thinking on the waterfront.