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The Architectural League of New York | Lecture by Jacob Moore
Jacob R. Moore is the executive director of The Architectural League of New York, where he leads all aspects of one of the most respected architectural institutions in the nation, a diverse association of professionals and students who seek to enrich the practices of architecture, design and urbanism by engaging the enduring and evolving needs of the fields.
![Kenny Wong](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2023-10/wong_kenny.png?itok=sBy7GX8u)
CAPLA lecturer selected for ACSA cohort focused on climate action, communication
Lecturer Kenny Wong has been selected to join the 2024 cohort of the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment: Climate Action.
![Solar Decathlon Students Visiting the Hopi Nation](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2024-03/Solar%20Decathlon%20Student%20Group%20Photo-01.png?itok=LlXlIsna)
Three Teams Advance to 2024 Solar Decathlon Finals
The U.S. Department of Energy hosts the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge annually, which gathers students worldwide to present their teams' innovative technologies and designs aimed at fostering the development of the next generation of clean energy buildings. This year, teams from CAPLA will compete alongside students from 37 other universities worldwide, including some from as far as Tehran, Iran.
![Esther and Altaf](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2024-03/Esther-and-Altaf.jpg?itok=1ilYeeVn)
Interdisciplinary Authors Discuss Intersection of Health and the Built Environment in Their New Book
A new interdisciplinary book, "Measuring the Impact of the Built Environment on Health, Wellbeing, and Performance," explores how technology can gauge and enhance health in homes and offices. It offers insights, methodologies and pandemic-related considerations for optimizing building designs
![Myles Pena](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2024-03/mylespic-original.jpg?itok=xZhttpoz)
Celebrating the Natural World: Myles Peña, Lecturer in Architecture
Myles Peña, Lecturer in Architecture at CAPLA, finds inspiration in celebrating nature's beauty within design. With a background in various architectural realms, he now focuses on teaching young minds, sharing his expertise in design principles and technical components.
![ISIE Image](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2024-03/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_674919909_283891234670_1_original.jpg?itok=4s7w21Dm)
Unveiling Innovations: ISIE Scholars Symposium Explores New Frontiers in Expo Research
The College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of International Expositions (ISIE), is hosting the 3rd annual ISIE Scholars Symposium: “New Voices in Expo Research” focusing on new research of younger scholars.
![Stephen Buchman in a desert landscape, pointing a camera toward a subject to the left of the frame.](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2024-01/buchmann2%20copy%205.jpg?itok=YFhnC1aA)
Stephen Buchmann on 'Sonoran Desert Bees: Nesting Requirements & Husbandry Methods'
In this CAPLA Lecture Series lecture, Dr. Buchmann discusses some of the common native bees of the Sonoran desert, detailing their lifestyles and behaviors. He finishes the talk by highlighting some Tucson area bee nesting habitats and by discussing what landscape architects and homeowners can do to provide nesting sites and nesting materials for them.
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Drachman Institute Director Courtney Crosson Earns ACSA Honorable Mention
The Association for Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) has awarded Drachman Institute Director and Associate Professor Courtney Crosson with a Practice + Leadership Honorable Mention for the Relocalize Our Food project.
![Angie Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/images/people/angie-smith.jpg?itok=vAIjBXAz)
CAPLA Bids Farewell to Angie Smith
The CAPLA community bids farewell to Angie Smith, the director of development, whose time with CAPLA was marked by immense growth, collaboration, and numerous achievements in fundraising efforts for the College.
![Kenneth J. Kokroko](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/studio/Kenneth-Kokroko-hdr-new.jpg?itok=ub9mqLEJ)
CAPLA Seed Grant Funds Inclusive Public Spaces Research
CAPLA Research Seed Grant funding is supporting research focused on community engagement processes that are more inclusive for designing public spaces, such as parks and plazas.
![Seth Asare Okyere](/sites/default/files/styles/az_card_image/public/studio/seth-asare-okyere-hdr.jpg?itok=Tla918gn)
In the News: Dr. Seth Okyere
Dr. Seth Okyere, a visiting assistant professor of Urban Planning and CAPLA Emerging Faculty Fellow, was interviewed by WalletHub for the "Best State Capitals to Live In' article.