Design, the Georgia Tech Way
Design, the Georgia Tech Way
We think it's important to understand how technology enables better design, and how to fuse that technology into buildings, products, lifestyles, cities, regions, and even healthcare.
Jack Portman
1948 -2020
John C. “Jack” Portman, III earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Georgia Tech in 1971 and practiced architecture for 47 years with Portman Architects. For the past three years, he served as the firm's Chairman and CEO. He pioneered their groundbreaking entry into China in the 1980s, including Shanghai Center, the first major development by a Western architect in China.
Jack created the Portman Prize Studio Competition, inspiring our students for more than 20 years to stretch their design skills and imagine a more vibrant Atlanta. Each year, outstanding architects come to Georgia Tech to participate in the Portman Prize competition as well as teach extraordinary studio experiences to our students. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and colleagues. Jack will be sorely missed.
-- Steven P. French, Dean and John Portman Chair
Image courtesy of Portman Architects.
Majors and Degrees
CDC Foundation, CIDI Battle Covid-19 with Accessibility
Following health and public safety orders during a pandemic is especially difficult for more than 61 million Americans who navigate life with a disability. They require access and support at home, at work, at school, within their community, and while traveling. To that end, the CDC Foundation awarded a contract to the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) to help assess, develop, and produce accessible emergency materials in response to COVID-19.
