Mark Gillem's "America Town" lauded for excellence

Dr. Mark Gillem, Professor of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon, has been one of many teachers that I have held in high regard during my academic career. But Mark always stood out not only for his dedication and hard work but for his generosity and genuine care for his students.

I knew it from the first day of Mark's studio in Spring of 2006... I was in for something grand. Since that time I have had the opportunity to work on a number of projects with Mark and have benefited a great deal from every experience.

Mark's book "American Town: Building the Outposts of Empire" has just been acknowledged by the Environmental Design Research Association for one of its 2008 EDRA/Places awards.

Go Mark!