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The School of Architecture and Design’s upcoming Technology, Architecture and Design Talks at the ��˾�������� will feature 19 academics and industry professionals who will give five-minute talks about their research and projects.

The TAD Talks, which are part of the school’s Ed Mathes Lecture Series, will be held from noon-2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, in Fletcher Hall, Rm. 134. The free talks are open to the public.

They are modeled on the popular, global TED Talks, which focus on technology, entertainment and design. UL ��˾��������’s TAD Talks were started last year to foster information sharing about architecture and design research and projects at the University, in the community and beyond.

“Our TAD Talks are structured to provide opportunities for education, outreach and engagement, and networking in a fun format,” said Geoff Gjertson, an architecture professor who directs the School of Architecture and Design’s Building Institute.

Topics to be discussed include: the potential construction of a Ronald McDonald House in ��˾��������; the 30-year anniversary of the school’s Community Design Workshop, the ��˾�������� High School rebuild project; mid-century modern architecture in New Orleans; urban spaces; community identity amid globalization; and historic preservation.

“It’s important for students to hear about what type of work is going on in the community and in the professions that they will be entering as graduates. And it’s important for our industry professionals, many of whom are alums, to know what kind of work is happening at the University,” he explained.

Learn more about the School of Architecture and Design’s TAD Talks here or contact Gjertson at gjertson@louisiana.edu or 337-278-2722.