Building Inclusive Spaces: Lescilia Panzarella '28 B.LA
Lescilia Panzarella '28 B.LA is a first-generation college student and active leader at CAPLA, serving as vice president and secretary of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning and Design, where she fosters Indigenous voices in modern design and pursues her passion for sustainable public housing and city planning.
CAPLA Faculty Win 2024 AIA Arizona Design Awards
Teresa Rosano, Laura Carr, Michael Kothke were recognized for their achievements in architecture at the AIA Arizona Design Awards Gala at the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
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.
Class of 2024 | Discovering Strength in Adversity
Hunter Pinke '24 graduated with his master's degree in real estate development and was named to the 2024 Academic All-America Second Team by the Intercollegiate Division of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association.
New Student Chapter Builds Community, Awareness around Indigenous Design
Robyn Nelson '24, B.Arch and Nathan Becenti, M.Arch '25 are members of the newly established CAPLA student chapter of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design.
CAPLA in the News: Extreme heat and the affordable housing crisis
Assistant Professor Ladd Keith was quoted in an Arizona Public Media story about the dangers of extreme heat on the affordable housing crises. Together with an Arizona State Researcher, they co-authored an urban heat resilience guide for planners.