We just found this video that was released in January by the Architecture Department.  It features several Cal Poly Architecture faculty talking about why they love the program.

The video features commentary from:

• Prof. Howard Weisenthal
• Prof. Chandrika Jaggia
• Prof. Emeritus Allan Cooper
• Prof. Margot McDonald
• Prof. Thomas Fowler, IV
• Prof. Tom di Santo
• Prof. Sandy Stannard
• Prof. Barry Williams

Don’t get me wrong, I love theStudio podcast, it’s a blast to do, our guests are awesome, and we need a venue to vent and discuss this amazing profession we are a part of.  The only problem I have with theStudio is that it has taken over sloArch.com!

It takes a lot of work to produce the show every week and we don’t have much free time left for writing.  Even if the blog remains all podcast all the time for the foreseeable future that’s okay.  In the meantime we have added a couple new features to the site.

Forums

If you haven’t checked out the forums yet we set these up as a place for the Cal Poly Architecture community to talk about the things that matter to them.

Create an account, as a question or answer one.  We monitor these forums closely and are more than happy to help.

Wiki beta

Just launching this week we’ve added a wiki to the site.  Warning, this thing is very beta, it’s got a lot of kinks to work out, but we are so excited about it we decided to launch it anyway.

The goal for the wiki to to compile all the information known on the Cal Poly Architecture program.  This is a huge goal but we are ready to give it a go.

It’s Up To You

As always the success of sloArch depends on the community.  We are looking for contributing authors, guests for the podcast, and more!  If you see something you would like to help with let us know!

sloArch.com has a new look! It’s still a little rough around the edges but we’re working as fast as we can to implement new and exciting features.

While we finish the details, keep your hard hats on and forgive us for any minor problems.

Okay, I know, the graphic is way overused.  But it’s true, We Want You for sloArch!  As part of our 2010 initiative sloArch is expanding and we want your help.  Yeah, yeah, I know.  You are busy.  But we hope to make this website the portal for all things Architecture and that means you.  You are an Architect after all, or you at least pretend to be one.  So help us and let us help you!  So… what can you do?

• For starters, subscribe to The Studio! This is our new weekly podcast by, for, about, and featuring CalPoly San Luis Obispo students and alumni!  Yeah, that’s right, we’re talking about you!
• Contribute to our new forums!  Have a Revit or AutoCad question?  Need help with the IDP?  Not sure what’s the best technique for creating a model that’s sure to get you noticed in studio?  Post a question and we”ll help you find the answer.
• Write for us!  We are looking for contributing authors.  If you have a report on a show in the Berg gallery, news on a Hearst lecture, a Revit tutorial, or want to promote your latest project, we want to hear from you!  If you are interested please contact us!

Don’t let Uncle Sam down,
contribute today and help out the Cal Poly Architecture community!