It's that time of the year when prospective students hone in on their architecture school picks. Continuing with Archinect's coverage of academic news and features, we've created a list of upcoming undergraduate and graduate open houses and information session dates to help your... View full entry
A restructuring at the top of Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning (GSAPP) has been announced to coincide with the end of outgoing dean Amale Andraos' tenure. Weiping Wu will now serve as GSAPP’s interim dean, while Mario Gooden is the new interim M.Arch... View full entry
The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara (AIASB) has sent an open letter to the Chancellor of the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in opposition to the controversial Munger Hall student residence. The letter, delivered in email format, was led by AIASB President Tai Yeh and... View full entry
A professor of architectural engineering at Penn State by the name of James Freihaut has been recognized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Committee on Sustainable Energy for his work in improving sustainability and safety in buildings. During the committee’s 30th... View full entry
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) in the United Kingdom is celebrating the opening of a new creative facility designed by Sir Peter Cook. The Innovation Studio is the second building on AUB’s campus designed by Cook, after his undulating Drawing Studio was opened in 2016 by Zaha Hadid. Cook... View full entry
Josh Niland interviewed Graham Foundation grantee Alican Taylan. Their chat referenced Archizoom’s 1969 No-Stop City, Virilio and dromology among other things. A key phrase, overcoming or even "Confronting Carbon Form". Both Donna Sink and Will Galloway found "Lots to think about" and felt the... View full entry
Applications for Spring and Fall 2022 architecture programs have opened. If you're currently exploring graduate programs or doctoral programs to apply to below is a list of upcoming virtual open house and information sessions from seven architecture programs. Need portfolio tips or looking for... View full entry
Researchers from the United States and United Kingdom have used machine learning to map every large solar plant in the world. The team behind the map sees it as an opportunity to consider the future trajectory of solar expansion and to inform decisions on what land uses can be best supplanted... View full entry
A key architect has resigned his committee membership at the University of California, Santa Barbara following its proposal of a monolithic new dormitory building that purportedly fails to provide windows for some 94% of its single-occupancy residences. After fifteen years sitting on... View full entry
Detroit, Michigan’s erstwhile Lewis College of Business is making history after being resurrected by one of the biggest names in footwear and apparel design. The college operated from 1928 to 2013 before shuttering due to financial concerns and will now become the nation’s first HBCU to... View full entry
This post is brought to you by ACLA, AIA Los Angeles, and 2x8 Exhibition ACLA & AIA Los Angeles are proud to present 2x8:Assemblies. Join us again in person this year at Helms Design Center to view exemplary student projects from 19 unique architecture and design programs throughout... View full entry
The Pratt Institute’s Julia van den Hout has been appointed Architecture Curator and Program Director of upstate New York sculpture center Art Omi. A dual SVA and NYU alumna, van den Hout is the founder of Orginal Copy and also the co-founder and editor of CLOG, an active online forum with... View full entry
As 2021 slowly comes to a close, begin the upcoming year by applying to a fellowship. Below are three fellowship opportunities at a firm, non-profit organization, and academic institution. Each provides a unique position that offers the applicant hands-on experience in sustainability, climate... View full entry
This post is brought to you by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, an Archinect Partner School Join UCLA Architecture and Urban Design for their Graduate Programs Open House virtually on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. The program includes curriculum overviews and Q sessions. The day will... View full entry
The Department of Architecture at East Los Angeles College announces its Fall 2021 lecture series. Open to students and the public, the school features three lecture presentations from four esteemed Los Angeles-based architects. Archinect's ongoing Get Lectured series features each... View full entry
