The Gibbs College of Architecture student journal Telesis invites contributors to be a part of their award-winning publication.
Following Telesis “Isolation” (Vol. III), the Telesis team is considering the theme of “Habitation” in its forthcoming volume (Vol. IV). They are curating a striking collection of design proposals, artworks, essays, stories, design poems, and other media that evoke encouragement, inspiration, and urgency related to the future of habitation.
Read on for more information about submitting your own anecdote, article, essay, illustration, manifesto, photograph, project (past, present, or future), short story, or other work that enables your fullest response to the topic of Habitation.
Deadlines: Submissions Due: Monday, November 1st
Questions: Contact the Telesis team at telesisou@gmail.com
About the Topic: Habitation
Following Telesis “Isolation” (Vol. III), the Telesis team is considering the theme of “Habitation” in its forthcoming volume (Vol. IV).
Architects, designers, engineers, artists, and others are constantly participating in processes which shape our world. Many dominant cultures have believed themselves to be separate from and, at times, superior to, nature. By contrast, Telesis seeks contributions that explore means of habitation co produced with and in support of the environment.
This call for submissions invites projects that seek to invigorate aspirations for change, help cope with environmental uncertainty, and, most importantly, propose solutions for the future of habitation in light of a changing climate. Telesis “Habitation” (Vol. IV) invites problem solvers from all disciplines to question how we may ensure all things, living and non-living, may continue to inhabit our planet.
Questioning the consequences and possibilities of habitation will involve developing new strategies for housing, food systems, the future of work, education, consumerism, and more. Submissions that merge humanities, social science, and scientific perspectives are encouraged. We hope to create a collection of design proposals, essays, stories, and any other medium to evoke inspiration and urgency.
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.
