Fifield Research Presentation

University of Oregon Professor Michael Fifield, FAIA, AICP will present an overview next Monday evening of the research he conducted during his recent sabbatical leave in Portugal. His work, supported by a Fulbright Research Scholarship, focused upon how lessons he learned there may be applied to the future of housing in this country.

The learning objectives for Michael’s presentation (which qualifies for 1.0 AIA LU /HSW credit for AIA members) are as follows:

• To learn how smart growth practices and smaller residential units in both the U.S. and Portugal are important considerations in achieving true sustainability
• To describe the methods with which Housing Programs in both the U.S. and Portugal have promoted a safe and healthy living environment for its occupants
• To identify the core principles in achieving sustainable communities through smart growth and small unit design practices
• To gain an understanding of various housing types and block morphologies, and their principles in achieving sustainable communities by examining a variety of case studies.

Given our current shortage of affordable housing options here in the Eugene-Springfield market, Michael’s presentation promises to be both timely and germane. See you there.

What:  Fifield Research Presentation

When:  Monday, May 14 at 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Where:  Room 206, Lawrence Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene

Cost:  Free