CAPLA, Jones Studio launch Grand Challenges Lecture Series Today 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
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