Guiding a New Era: Kirk Dimond, Landscape Architecture Program Chair and Associate Professor Today Kirk Dimond, associate professor of Landscape Architecture, was recently named program chair for the landscape architecture program at CAPLA. Hear about his background in the field and vision for the future. Read more Image
Architecture + Choreography: Lecture by Beth M Weinstein Nov. 14, 2024 Beth Weinstein, associate professor in the School of Architecture, spoke about her recently published monograph, "Architecture and Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space and Time," and the unique interdisciplinary encounters and performed events generated through collaborations between architects and choreographers. Read more Image
Garages and Driveways: An Adaptable Neighborhood Infrastructure | Lecture by Deirdre Pfeiffer Nov. 12, 2024 Residents of America’s single-family home neighborhoods have adapted their car-oriented built environments in resourceful and creative ways. Yet, adaptations of garages and driveways are relatively underexamined. This lecture presented research that helps to theorize garages and driveways as an adaptive neighborhood infrastructure that may help households and communities thrive Read more Image
CAPLA, Jones Studio launch Grand Challenges Lecture Series Nov. 8, 2024 Sponsored by Jones Studio, the Grand Challenges Lecture Series aims to engage students, faculty, and the broader professional community with thought leaders across disciplines who are actively shaping the future of architecture and society. Read more Image
Beth Weinstein, author of "Architecture + Dance," featured on the "A is for Architecture" Podcast Nov. 3, 2024 Beth Weinstein, acting associate dean of academic affairs and associate professor of architecture, was a guest on the "A is for Architecture" Podcast to discuss her recent book, "Architecture + Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space and Time." Read more Image
CAPLA students partner with Tucson Hope Factory to address homelessness in Tucson Nov. 1, 2024 A collaborative initiative between the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA), the Drachman Institute, community organizations, and the City of Tucson is offering architecture students a unique opportunity to design and develop transitional housing solutions for Tucson’s unhoused population. Read more Image
Anthony Rascon '26, B.Arch | Exploring Themed Entertainment and Architecture Oct. 31, 2024 Bachelor of Architecture undergraduate student Anthony Rascon shares how CAPLA has helped him explore themed entertainment design, leading to an internship with Universal Creative in Orlando. With a unique blend of architecture and immersive arts, he emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary learning and advises future students to embrace diverse experiences within their studies. Read more Image
New U of A Initiative Leads the Way to Combat Extreme Heat Oct. 25, 2024 The new initiative within the Arizona Institute for Resilience will unite and expand existing heat-related programs at the University of Arizona, positioning the university as a global leader in heat resilience through research, education and outreach. Read more Image
Postponed | Renowned architect Lesley Lokko headlines inaugural CAPLA Lecture Series Oct. 25, 2024 The CAPLA Inaugural Lecture Series featuring Lesley Lokko, originally scheduled for Friday, November 1, has been postponed due to the speaker's unexpected illness. Read more Image
CAPLA Design Ideas Competition winners announced Oct. 22, 2024 The winners of CAPLA's Design Ideas Competition, aimed at re-envisioning the Student and Alumni Center, were revealed during the college's Homecoming celebration. Taking first place was the submission "ReFraming Assembly," designed by Montse Bover, Yusef Sakr, and Greg Veitch. Read more Image