"Style is Superficial": Alice Raucher on Social Justice and Sustainability at the University of Virginia

Architecture is defined by its humanity. This is especially true in a year defined by the coronavirus pandemic and global calls for social justice. The impact has been felt across sectors, including in higher education. As Architect for the University of Virginia, Alice Raucher advises the university on capital planning and design guidelines. Working to address unique design challenges, Raucher is acknowledging the University's past while planning for the future.

"Style is Superficial": Alice Raucher on Social Justice and Sustainability at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia Rotunda. Image © Anna Wesolowska University of Virginia Rotunda. Image © Anna Wesolowska

Architecture is defined by its humanity. This is especially true in a year defined by the coronavirus pandemic and global calls for social justice. The impact has been felt across sectors, including in higher education. As Architect for the University of Virginia, Alice Raucher advises the university on capital planning and design guidelines. Working to address unique design challenges, Raucher is acknowledging the University's past while planning for the future.

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