The School of Architecture proudly welcomed the inaugural cohort of its Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies program this fall. The pioneering group of students marks a significant milestone, forming a new chapter in undergraduate architectural education at the University of Utah. Designed to broaden access and enhance academic flexibility, the BA pathway allows for more […]
Read MoreIn the world of architecture, firm culture can sometimes be traditional and slow to adapt, especially when it comes to how new ideas and talent are integrated. However, at a particular firm, excitement is brewing as they embark on a new chapter that promises to bring a fresh perspective. Through their recent acquisition of Atlas […]
Read MoreJoin Us at the CA+P Research Symposium! Arch Building | March 4, 2025 Each year, the College of Architecture + Planning (CA+P) hosts an exciting event that showcases the groundbreaking research conducted across all four divisions within the college. The CA+P Research Symposium offers a unique platform for faculty, research fellows, and students to present […]
Read MoreThe School of Architecture (SoA) at the University of Utah is proud to welcome Dr. Emmanuel Aghimien as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. With a passion for architectural innovation and a strong focus on sustainability, Dr. Aghimien brings a wealth of expertise and a forward-thinking approach to the SoA community. As a Post-Doctoral Fellow at SoA, Dr. […]
Read MoreFrom October 8-10, 2024, the College of Architecture + Planning at the University of Utah hosted the renowned Facade World Congress, organized by the Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) and the School of Architecture. This international congress is a forum to discuss and showcase cutting-edge advancements that are redefining the design and performance of building enclosures. […]
Read MoreGraduate students from the University of Utah completed the building phase of -Keshíí- their latest home of the DesignBuildUTAH@Bluff program. Inspired by native and local connections to the natural environment, eight architecture students designed and built an expandable house of 800 sq. ft. (approx.) for a local family with the help of volunteers and sponsors. […]
Read MoreA new study published on June 14, 2023, in the journal PLoS ONE, is the first to show that the neighborhood-built environment might pose an independent risk in determining the individuals hospitalized due to COVID-19 illness. The authors found that in a cohort of more than 18,000 individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infections, living in multi-family buildings, […]
Read MoreDean Arnab Chakraborty is pleased to announce that Dr. Timothy Adekunle has accepted the appointment as Interim Chair of the School of Architecture, pending approval by the President and the Board of Trustees. This appointment comes after a thorough consideration of inputs shared by faculty members in the School of Architecture. Dr. Adekunle’s term as […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah School of Architecture DesignBuildUTAH@Bluff program was featured in Architectural Digest magazine in the article “How Indigenous Architects, Artists, and Activists Are Using Design to Restore Tribal Sovereignty.” Graduate students and faculty co-directors Hiroko and Atsushi Yamamoto have been working this semester on building a home for a new client in the […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah School of Architecture Associate Professor Shundana Yusaf has been selected for a Clark Fellowship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Yusaf will be the Kaleta A. Doolin Foundation Fellow at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the Spring and Summer of 2023. The Clark Institute Fellowship is a distinction that, since 1997, has […]
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