In collaboration with OU Online, the Division of Architecture is excited to announce a new Sustainable Architecture graduate program. This master’s program is 100% online and consists of 15 courses that can be completed in just 15 months.
Earning a Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture can prepare students to accelerate their career in a high-growth field. The program’s experienced and interdisciplinary faculty will teach relevant skills centered around industry trends and employer needs.
Stephanie Pilat, director of the Division of Architecture, explained, “Our new online masters in Sustainable Architecture reflects our commitment to teaching evidence-based design. This degree provides a means for those working in the design and construction professions to learn about the latest tools and research in sustainable building technology.”
She continued, “Here at OU, we want to do our part to help raise the level of expertise in our field broadly so that built environment professionals are better equipped to design and build sustainably. We designed this degree program to provide architects, engineers, facilities managers and others with the means to develop expertise in the latest practices and technology related to sustainable design.”
Lee Fithian, associate professor of Architecture and program director of the Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture program, expressed her excitement for the new course. “This is a fantastic opportunity for me to expand and share my passions for Sustainable Architecture using cutting edge, evidence-based design and performative practice to meet climate change head on.”
Applications for this program are now being accepted. Learn more and apply.
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.
