As a retrospective, Retrospecta 41 reflects on the past year’s work and events in order to learn from our collective experience at Yale School of Architecture. Organized by the 2017-2018 academic calendar, the book demarcates events such as lectures, publication releases, and outstanding circumstances that have uniquely impacted the academic, social, and political environment at the school. Concurrently, Retrospecta 41 can be construed as a prospective glance, not only by future students and faculty, but also by the community at large. As we look ahead to the rising student activism, minority impact, and female voice which undoubtedly marked this academic year, we hope these shifts continue to evolve at YSoA.
