About CASE
The Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE), is a cross-institute research center at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). We design, research, develop, and translate next-generation technology for a resilient and socially sustainable built environment.
Since 2008, CASE has driven innovation in architecture, design, and technology relating to the built environment through a unique collaboration between academic faculty and students, research teams, and industry partners.
CASE takes an integrated science, engineering, and tech startup-inspired approach to advancing building capabilities across architecture, construction, technology, and product supply chains, with the goal of advancing sustainable, resilient, and healthy environments. Students work together with faculty and industry professionals to invent new building system strategies applied to real world built projects.
With locations in Brooklyn and the Capital Region, CASE targets innovations that foster building industry and macro economic improvements in the New York City, state and global building industries.
Whether you are a student, building professional, tech worker or company executive, CASE provides programs and partnership opportunities that can advance shared goals of a technology advanced, sustainable, healthy, and productive future.
Please contact us to find out more about joining CASE as a industry partner, student, or collaborator.
Industry City
CASE is located in Brooklyn’s Industry City, a hub for designers, artists, technology startups and more. In addition to being a center for innovative business, Industry City is a one-stop destination of experiences, eateries, events and everything in between. An historic intermodal city, IC is comprised of 16 buildings, built on 35 acres of repurposed industrial space. The waterfront green spaces, immersive retail, and public art installations make for an entire day of discovery. Industry City provides ample resources and top facilities making CASE an ideal location to study and work.
Explore our location in Brooklyn!
Situated in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park Neighborhood, our office is steps from local restaurants, cultural activities, and Brooklyn’s historic waterfront. Easy access to public transportation allows students and visitors to explore other areas of Brooklyn and New York City, and take advantage of all it has to offer.