Author: Megan Elzinga

Two architecture students in the Master of Architecture program in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, received scholarships in the ninth annual design competition sponsored by MANKO Window Systems, hosted virtually on Dec. 4.

Justin Grim, a fourth-year architecture student, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, is receiving a $5,000 scholarship as competition winner for his project “Sybiosis, Genesis Center and Abiotic Development and Application” from associate professor Genevieve Baudoin’s studio. The design was an assignment in his fourth-year comprehensive studio class, requiring students to integrate conceptual and technical knowledge into a highly resolved building proposal.

Riley Griggs, a fourth-year architecture student, Clay Center, is receiving a $2,000 runner-up scholarship for his mid-rise mixed-use project in Austin, Texas for assistant professor, Grant Alford’s studio.

Following a review, one student from each of the department’s five fourth-year studios was selected to compete for the MANKO awards, with each developing a narrative slide presentation to present to jurors, who were all established practitioners in the field.

The competition jury included Charles Di Piazza, lecturer, University of Texas architect and founder, Charles Di Piazza Architecture, Austin, Texas; Malcolm Watkins, architect and vice president, SJCF Architecture, Wichita; Kristina Yu, associate professor and associate dean, University of New Mexico Architect and principal, McClain + Yu, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The following architecture students also were selected for the MANKO Design Competition:

Beau Constant, Stilwell, representing the studio of Cameron Tross, visiting assistant professor of architecture; Somnath Mukherjee, India, representing the BNIM studio; and Salim Akli, Algeria, and Justin Cresswell, Bristow, Virginia, representing the summer studio of Grant Alford, assistant professor.

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Manko Window Systems, Inc. now certified to manufacture Gauzy LCG® (Light Control Glass).

Manko Window Systems, Inc. and Gauzy Ltd. today announced Manko becoming a Gauzy Certified Partner, enabling them to fabricate LCG(R) Smart Glass.

Manko is currently working exclusively with Gauzy’s Liquid Crystal films. LCG(R) (light control glass), also known as smart glass, switchable glass, or privacy glass, is dynamic, allowing a traditionally static material to become alive and multifunctional. Active glass technology PDLC film is manufactured by Gauzy. This film is supplied to Manko, who laminates it to create LCG(R). PDLC allows for the control of various forms of light including visible light, UV, and IR. With electricity, the film turns from clear to opaque for privacy, displays that become transparent, and temperature control.

This collaboration opens a vast gateway to business throughout the Midwest. Manko is based in Manhattan, Kansas with two additional manufacturing/fabrication facilities in Colorado and Iowa. Each facility is equipped with cutting-edge glass fabrication equipment. Manko is represented by both manufacturer and independent reps throughout the Midwest market.

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Both Manko and Gauzy are committed to providing high quality products. Together they will create versatile and dynamic spaces by using Smart Glass.

Manko has been expanding its dynamic glazing options. This partnership enables local manufacturing and delivery of industry leading smart glass. Manko’s existing clientele can now buy switchable glazing from a trusted manufacturer.

“Manko is excited to partner with Gauzy to produce switchable glass. Through increasing requests from both architects and customers, we’ve seen the marketshare and awareness of switchable glass increase dramatically. Gauzy LCG gives Manko a product that can be utilized in numerous different interior applications, creating a dynamic environment the end user desires,” says Brett Jones.

Manko’s ability to manufacture switchable glass is a big win for a growing industry. Manko successfully underwent an extensive certification and training program at their facility to learn all about smart glass technologies.

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Author: Megan Elzinga

Two students in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design received scholarships in the eighth annual design competition sponsored by MANKO Window Systems on Dec. 13 in Regnier Forum.

Kelsie DeWitt, a fourth-year architecture student, Hays, is receiving a $5,000 scholarship as competition winner for her project “CRIT (Colorado River Indian Tribes) Youth and Family Resource Center” from assistant professor Chad Schwartz’s studio. The design was an assignment in her fourth-year comprehensive studio class, requiring students to integrate conceptual and technical knowledge into one complete project for a presentation with drawings, renderings and models.

Kazem Namazi, postbaccalaureate architecture student, Iran, is receiving a $2,000 runner-up scholarship for his project “Fisch Haus Black Box Theater” from associate Todd Gabbard’s studio.

Following a review, one student from each of the department’s five fourth-year studios was selected to compete for the MANKO awards, with each developing a narrative slide presentation to present to jurors, who were all established practitioners in the field.

The competition jury included Shelby Doyle, member of the American Institute of Architects, assistant professor of architecture and Daniel J. Huberty faculty fellow, Iowa State University; Khalid Khan, principal, Neumann Monson Architects in Des Moines, Iowa; and Grant Nordby, member of the American Institute of Architects and Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The following architecture students also were selected for the MANKO Design Competition:

Sid Jambunathan, Shawnee, representing the studio of Grant Alford, assistant professor of architecture; Garrett Klingaman, St. Charles, Missouri, representing the studio of Genevieve Baudoin, associate professor of architecture; and Carleigh Pope, Omaha, Nebraska, representing the BNIM studio.

Author: Megan Elzinga

Two students in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design received scholarships in the eighth annual design competition sponsored by MANKO Window Systems on Dec. 13 in Regnier Forum.

Kelsie DeWitt, a fourth-year architecture student, Hays, is receiving a $5,000 scholarship as competition winner for her project “CRIT (Colorado River Indian Tribes) Youth and Family Resource Center” from assistant professor Chad Schwartz’s studio. The design was an assignment in her fourth-year comprehensive studio class, requiring students to integrate conceptual and technical knowledge into one complete project for a presentation with drawings, renderings and models.

Kazem Namazi, postbaccalaureate architecture student, Iran, is receiving a $2,000 runner-up scholarship for his project “Fisch Haus Black Box Theater” from associate Todd Gabbard’s studio.

Following a review, one student from each of the department’s five fourth-year studios was selected to compete for the MANKO awards, with each developing a narrative slide presentation to present to jurors, who were all established practitioners in the field.

The competition jury included Shelby Doyle, member of the American Institute of Architects, assistant professor of architecture and Daniel J. Huberty faculty fellow, Iowa State University; Khalid Khan, principal, Neumann Monson Architects in Des Moines, Iowa; and Grant Nordby, member of the American Institute of Architects and Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The following architecture students also were selected for the MANKO Design Competition:

Sid Jambunathan, Shawnee, representing the studio of Grant Alford, assistant professor of architecture; Garrett Klingaman, St. Charles, Missouri, representing the studio of Genevieve Baudoin, associate professor of architecture; and Carleigh Pope, Omaha, Nebraska, representing the BNIM studio.