This year, the annual American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) national conference was held virtually, with the theme reVISION ASLA. University of Oklahoma Landscape Architecture alumnus Amanda Thomas was selected to present her topic entitled “Considering Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Playground Design” during a “Game Changer” session.
The session descriptionstates "In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control estimated the prevalence of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as one in 59. Landscape architects can be the game changers to help children with ASD cope with symptoms."
Congratulations, Amanda!
Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that alumnus Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP was one of five individuals nationally named an "ICON in Education." Learning By Design magazine, in partnership with Tarkett North America.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture mourns the passing of alumnus J. Todd Scott, FAIA, whose career was dedicated to documenting, preserving and reimagining historic architecture across the country.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture announces John Harris as Associate Dean for Research ad interim, effective Aug. 25, 2026, until the permanent position is filled.
