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 The Architecture of Wellbeing Oct. 14, 2024 The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine blends indoor and outdoor spaces, promoting wellness through natural light, biophilic design, and holistic health principles. It includes Mind, Body, and Spirit buildings fostering collaboration, relaxation, and healing. Read more
Image Engaging Communities: CAPLA Students Showcase Native Plants on Park(ing) Day Oct. 4, 2024 CAPLA’s student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) transformed a parking space into a vibrant, sustainable green space for Tucson’s Park(ing) Day, highlighting the beauty of native Southwest plants. Read more
Image Demystifying Creativity: Lecture by Luis Ibarra, Ibarra Rosano Design Architects Oct. 1, 2024 Luis Ibarra is the Design Principal and Co-founder of Ibarra Rosano Design Architects, founded in 1999. The firm has earned numerous national and international awards for its sensitive approach to designing in the Sonoran Desert, emphasizing responsive and responsible design ethics. Read more
Image In the News: CAPLA Associate Professor Jonathan Bean Sept. 29, 2024 CAPLA Assistance Professor Jonathan Bean emphasized the need for energy-efficient AI systems in a September "InformationWeek" article. He cautioned that unchecked AI growth could jeopardize sustainability efforts, urging a balance between technological progress and environmental responsibility. Read more