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New York School of Interior Design (NYSID)(www.nysid.edu)Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Sustainable Interior EnvironmentsMetropolitan United Studio (MUS)FXFOWLECook + Fox ArchitectsColumbia University, Parsons School of DesignNew York Institute of Technology“I was very happy to accept the appointment as an area coordinator for the Master of Professional Studies program,” said Lu. “I will bring my professional background in sustainable design to a curriculum that has already aspired to this goal. I’m eager to start the upcoming semester and look forward to working with fantastic students.”
According to Scott Ageloff, NYSID’s senior vice president of academic affairs and dean, “Ethan Lu’s experience in both practice and education, combining excellence in design with a commitment to sustainable practices, will make him a key player in achieving NYSID’s goal of providing interior design students with the kind of knowledge and expertise they will need to best serve their careers and the future of the profession.”
“The importance of green design cannot be overstated and NYSID plans to lead the way with the new MPS degree,” said Christopher Cyphers, president. “We feel very fortunate to have Ethan join our faculty as the leader of this exciting program.”
Lu received his Master of Architecture from Harvard and his Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan.
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Founded in 1916, the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) is New York’s only private, not-for-profit college devoted exclusively to interior design education and related disciplines. NYSID’s guiding principle is that the interior environment is a fundamental element of human welfare, and the college is committed to actively improving, through design, the quality of life for all segments of humanity. This ideal is put into practice by a dedicated faculty of well-known designers, architects, art historians, and authorities in the field who guide a diverse student body of over 750 full- and part-time students.
NYSID offers certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of interior design, design history and theory, and sustainable design. The college is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and NYSID’s BFA is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
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