Daniel Butko, AIA, Associate Professor in the Division of Architecture, and Zach Maggia, AIA, OU Alumnus and Architect with TAP Architecture were recently invited to present their ADALAC acoustic concrete research to the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Concrete Institute.
Their research on ADALAC (Acoustically Diffuse & Absorbent Lightweight Aerated Concrete) explores the relationship between material and geometry to use concrete in a different way. Dan and Zach began with some basic acoustical background and explained how the entire research project is based on data-driven design and material science.
The pair also recently presented their ADALAC research at the AIA Oklahoma Conference. They were also recognized as winners of ARCHITECT Magazine’s R+D Awards for their work with ADALAC acoustic concrete research.
Butko and Maggia will also present the research at the upcoming ACI Convention/Conference where the union of acoustical design and concrete development will be celebrated.
Congratulations to Butko and Maggia on their amazing research and continued recognition!
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.
Gibbs College is pleased to announce the 2026 Gibbs College Faculty & Staff Awards recipients. These individuals were recognized by Dean Butzer during the Gibbs College Back to School Meeting and will be honored during the Celebration Banquet in October. They were nominated by their colleagues via an open nomination process.
Telesis, the Gibbs College of Architecture’s student journal, has been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to support its next two issues, “Pause” (Volume IX) and “React” (Volume X).
