To support their current Center for Resilient Design Education design project located on the border of Norman and Moore, Oklahoma, ARCH 4756 and 5536 students recently went on virtual tours with various design professionals and clients to learn more about vital links among architecture, landscape architecture, and structure in regard to sustainability and resiliency. These studio courses are taught by Daniel Butko, Kyle Casper, Anthony Cricchio, and William Reue.
Locations and speakers included:
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to inspire the students!
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
