The Catholic University of America

John V. Yanik, AIA

Yanik

Professor

Office: 201 Crough Center
Tel: 202-319-6241
Email: yanik@cua.edu

 

Courses

  • ARCH502 M.Arch 3 Graduate Design Studio (Sp 2006)
  • ARCH235 History of Modern Architecture (Fa 2005)
  • ARCH301 Architectural Design I (Fa 2005)

Education

  • M.Arch., Yale University, 1963
  • B.S. Arch. E., Lawrence Technological University, 1954

Teaching Experience

  • Ordinary Professor (with tenure), The Catholic University of America, 1992-present
  • Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, 1975-1992
  • Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, 1967-1971

Professional Experience

  • 38 years experience. Commercial, educational, institutional and residential projects in the offices of internationally recognized architects such as Minoru Yamasaki (1957-60), Paul Rudolph (1961-63) and Louis I. Kahn (1963-65).

Licensing and Certifications

  • Architect's License: Maryland and Virginia
  • Certification, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, 1967

Awards

  • Merit Award, Washington, D.C., chapter of The American Institute of Architects, 1990 - Edward M. Crough Center for Architectural Studies, The Catholic University of America

Publications

  • "Beauty, The Common Good, and the Built Environment," The Voice of Catholic Higher Education in America, Vol. 25, No. 1, Winter 2005, online.
  • "Memories of Louis Kahn: A Conversation," with Adnan Morshed (forthcoming).
  • "An Argument for Argument in Architectural Education," with B. Hewett, Journal of Architectural Education, September 2000

Presentations

  • "Houses in the 20th Century," The Kreeger Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., May 23, 2004.
  • "Skills Required To Be An Architect," Lakewood Elementary School, Rockville, Maryland, Montgomery County Public Schools, May 10, 2004.
  • "Beauty, The Common Good, and the Built Environment," Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America, March 11, 2004.

Committees

  • Member, Committee on Appointments and Promotions, 2005-present
  • Chair, Facilities Committee, 1989-present
  • Member, Faculty Search Committee, 1998-2005
  • Member, Graduate Committee, School of Architecture and Planning, 1993-2003
  • Member, University Academic Senate, 1992-1994

Professional Activities

  • Remodeling of 5807 Greentree Road, Bethesda, Maryland. ongoing
  • Additions and Renovations to Roll Residence, Kensington, Maryland, schematic design