Cookbook Creation: Ella Parsons ‘27 B.Arch
CAPLA student Ella Parsons ('27 B.Arch) shares her ecological “cookbook,” blending art, architecture, and ecology to explore site, narrative, and design through experimental methods.
Ryan Smith co-authors HUD report advancing offsite construction for U.S. housing
Ryan Smith, director of the University of Arizona’s School of Architecture, co-authored a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report outlining a national strategy to expand offsite construction as a solution to housing affordability and supply challenges. Drawing on global case studies, the report introduces an Offsite Action Plan focused on regulatory reform, innovation and education to accelerate scalable, high-quality housing production.
Noémie Despland-Lichtert receives ACSA Travel Grant for Emerging Faculty
Noémie Despland-Lichtert, a CAPLA Emerging Faculty Fellow and visiting assistant professor of architecture, is a recipient of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) College of Distinguished Professors Travel Grants for Emerging Faculty.
Laura Hollengreen Honored with UArizona Faculty Service Award for 'Servant Leadership'
Laura Hollengreen, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor in the School of Architecture, was awarded the University of Arizona Faculty Service Award.
Architecture students' award-winning designs will help Hopi Tribe expand solar-powered housing, education
School of Architecture students' award-winning designs bring the Hopi Tribe development project one step closer to reality.
Class of 2024 | Fostering Community Growth
Cameron Teamor '24, BLA, came to CAPLA from South Bend, Indiana to pursue the intersection of his passions. He found his perfect fit in the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program.
New federally funded center will rely on UArizona expertise to help communities manage extreme heat
A new federal initiative will rely on University of Arizona research and scholarship to help communities across the U.S. create policies and take action to mitigate and manage extreme heat. Ladd Keith, an associate professor in CAPLA, will lead UArizona's involvement in the center.
Class of 2024 | Harnessing AI for Architecture
Masters of Science in Architecture graduate Asif Zeshan feels that the architecture community is due for a transformation to keep up with emerging technology. The MS.Arch program provided him the opportunity to dive into research on the topic, bringing his passions to life.
CAPLA's Teresa Rosano Wins Prestigious Gerald J. Swanson Teaching Excellence Award
The University of Arizona has awarded Teresa Rosano, an assistant professor of practice in the School of Architecture, the Gerald J. Swanson Prize for Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Class of 2024 | Paving Your Own Way
Emma Hughes came to CAPLA from Phoenix and found the BLA program amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear about her CAPLA experience as part of the first BLA graduating class this May.
School of Architecture Announces 2023-24 Design Excellence Awardees
The 2023-2024 Design Excellence Exhibit showcases the best studio work from all levels and programs in the School of Architecture.