Image Ecological Cookbook: Gabriel Garcia ‘26 B.Arch March 21, 2025 In ARC410F, Gabriel Garcia '26 B.Arch explored the intersection of architecture and ecology by designing with the Sonoran Desert’s spadefoot toad in mind. His ecological cookbook documents the species’ behavior, habitat needs, and environmental context, guiding a design approach rooted in sustainability and nonhuman-centered thinking. Read more
Image Indigenous Nations and the Right to Water: Relationships, Resources and Futures | Lecture by Heather Whiteman Runs Him March 19, 2025 Heather Whiteman Runs Him is a citizen of the Apsaalooke/Crow Nation. She is the Director of the Tribal Justice Clinic and Associate Clinical Professor at University of Arizona Rogers College of Law where she also teaches courses on tribal water rights, tribal courts, and tribal law. Read more
Image Extreme Heat Planning Works: Building on a Proven Platform at the Second Annual Southern Arizona Heat Summit March 18, 2025 Held at the University of Arizona’s ENR2 building, the 2nd Annual Southern Arizona Heat Summit brought together experts and community leaders to discuss strategies for extreme heat preparedness, featuring presentations from City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and other officials. Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy
Image Travel scholars embark on transformative study abroad experiences March 13, 2025 Announcing the 2025 Travel Scholarship recipients—students who will expand their architectural knowledge through study abroad, reflecting CAPLA's commitment to transformative, real-world learning. Read more
Image Santa Cruz River moves closer to national designation with guidance from U of A experts March 12, 2025 Mackenzie Waller, assistant professor of landscape architecture, leads effort to have portions of the Santa Cruz River added to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System. Read more
Image Learning from the Best: Isabella Cleopatra de Sousa Proulx '25 B.LA March 11, 2025 Isabella Cleopatra de Sousa Proulx ‘25 B.LA recently completed an internship with Universal Studios in Orlando, where she contributed to the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park, opening in May 2025. Read more
Image CAPLA Study Abroad: Arden Cherry, BLA ‘25 March 10, 2025 Arden Cherry, BLA '25, traveled abroad with CAPLA to Paris last summer and left with new friends and a new understanding of the world around her. Read more
Image Lecture Recap | "Building in Place" by Lorcan O'Herlihy March 7, 2025 Lorcan O’Herlihy discussed his new book, "Building in Place: Architecture Rooted in Context & Social Equity" and explored LOHA’s methodology driving impactful solutions and strategies for architectural projects developed with social, political, and economic context in mind. Read more
Image "AIA Architect" | How design adapts to the Sonoran Desert March 3, 2025 HK Associates, the architecture firm co-led by Michael Kothke, professor of practice in the School of Architecture, and Kathy Hancox, was recently featured in AIA Architect, the digital publication of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA Architect | How design adapts to the Sonoran Desert
Image Robin Shambach, B.Arch '85, named CAPLA's Alumna of the Year Feb. 27, 2025 Robin Shambach is one of 18 distinguished alumni honored during the University of Arizona’s Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony on February 27. The award recognizes individuals for their professional achievements, public service, advocacy for education, volunteerism, and contributions to students, their college, and the university. Read more