Glenn NP Nowak

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Associate Professor of Architecture

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Expertise: Hospitality Design, Entertainment Architecture, Tourist Facility Design and Development

Biography

Glenn NP Nowak, associate professor of architecture, is the founder and coordinator of the hospitality design (HD) concentration at the UNLV School of Architecture. Since the HD Studio’s inception in fall 2010, the entertainment capital of the world has become an extension of the academic studio for students interested in collaborative explorations in design research with leaders in the hospitality industry. Additionally, Nowak has served as the graduate coordinator of the master of architecture program and serves on the board of the American Institute of Architects Las Vegas chapter and other nonprofit organizations. His work and design research often involves community-integrated projects that focus on social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Education

Post-professional M. Arch - Cornell University
B. Arch - Ball State University
B.S. Environmental Design - Ball State University

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Glenn NP Nowak In The News

The Art and Science of Spa Design: Creating Transformative Wellness Spaces

Skin Inc.

Successful spa design transcends mere aesthetics, creating environments that foster healing, rejuvenation and transformation. I had the opportunity to speak with industry experts and discuss how thoughtful design elements enhance guest experiences while supporting business objectives and staff well-being.

Here’s Why Skyscrapers Don’t Have 13th Floors

Reader's Digest

You hop in a skyscraper elevator, glance at the floor buttons and—oh, hold on. There’s 12 … and 14. Where’s 13? Is it hidden behind a secret panel? Do the rich people have it all to themselves? Is it full of cursed office printers (all office printers are cursed in my experience) and haunted coffee machines?

The story behind the efforts to revive old railway stations

BBC News Indonesia

Train stations have long been the center of community activity in many cities across the United States (US). Now, after decades of neglect, many areas are reviving them in creative and new ways.

Decrepit train stations across the US are being revitalized

Ornate, chandelier-encrusted railway stations may seem like a Gilded Age wonder. But many of these old buildings are earning second chances, as elderly railway stations across the United States continue to be repurposed. Some have even become unique tourist attractions in their own right.