The MIT Metropolitan Warehouse was named 2026 Project of the Year by The Architect’s Newspaper, recognizing its innovative approach to adaptive reuse.
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Powering up for a pivotal moment
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
New system gives users more control over their online experience
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
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Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
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Rafi Segal presents Architecture Dialogues in Prague
The exhibition explores new forms of domesticity and collective space through recent work by the MIT professor.
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
MIT Farm is growing
Co-founders Aleks Banaś and Zachary Rapaport see architecture and farming as deeply complementary disciplines. Their nascent club is having a sizeable impact at the Institute.
