It is, understandably (yet somewhat sadly), well within the human condition to offer comment most readily on matters of immediate concern, irritation, and dissatisfaction. We tend to hear, and say, “It’s too hot” “It’s too cold” more often than “this is just right”. That which is superlative in its consistently beneficial, satisfying, and productive aspects runs the highest risk of escaping more than occasional notice. A transition may be required to shatter our complacency and rouse us from a lapse in appreciation.
Bob Dunay recently retired from his position as the T. A. Carter Endowed Professor of Architecture and the Director of the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech. Conceding the impossibility of offering sufficient tribute to Bob’s myriad contributions and accomplishments, we will leave this short and sweet: Please join me in expressing sincere gratitude and wishing nothing but the very best to Bob – and his wife Donna. We will remain forever grateful to you and for the impact of all you have done for many of us as individuals, and for all of us as members, colleagues, and practitioners.