Research
As a complex cultural and technical discipline, the contemporary practice of architecture should be connected to current research. Rowell Brokaw Architects has performed specialized research studies, and has a staff with active research interests. We have strong connections to the Department of Architecture at the University of Oregon, and collaborate regularly on research related to practice.
Specific areas of research include:
- Emergence of Shopping Districts (John Rowell, Howard Davis, Maurice Reid, Marc Holt)
- Environments for People with Developmental Disabilities (John Rowell)
- Early Childhood Education (John Rowell, Jenny Young)
- Aquatic Research Facilities (Austin Bailey)
- Multi-Family Housing (Greg Brokaw, John Rowell and Howard Davis)
- Spatial Structure of Small Towns (Jenny Young)
- Making Homes That Work: A Resource Guide for Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (George Braddock and John Rowell) Press Release Link to Rowell Brokaw Blog Article.
To expand research capacity in special areas of interest, the firm established in 2008 the Rowell Brokaw Student Research Fund. The fund supports two graduate students per term to conduct research.
