THE RISE OF THE NERDS? INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ARCHITECTURE

Currently universities are abuzz with a call for more interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary work. Many administrators in architecture are jumping on the bandwagon, seeing this as a way to increase the relevance of their programs on campus and to raise funds. After all, architects excel in bringing together disparate information to create works that are both functional and aesthetically sophisticated. They are potentially core contributors to this trend.