Dr. Ladan Mozaffarian, an assistant professor in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Design (PLAD), has published an Open Access textbook titled Green Cities and Transportation in collaboration with scholars from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This comprehensive guide explores the intersection of urban planning and transportation to advance sustainable mobility, mitigate climate change, and promote transportation equity for low-income communities. It offers innovative strategies and case studies that highlight practical solutions from cities in the Global North and South, such as Bus Rapid Transit systems in Curitiba, Brazil, and congestion charging in London.
This book serves as a multidisciplinary resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. As part of the six-volume OERTransport initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Open Textbooks Pilot grant, it reflects a groundbreaking effort to provide high-quality, open educational resources for advancing transportation planning. The textbook delves into topics ranging from transportation equity and justice to greenhouse gas emissions, presenting actionable insights for addressing the climate crisis while prioritizing social equity. By fostering cross-disciplinary conversations, the book equips readers to bridge gaps between theory and practice in creating more inclusive, sustainable cities.
Designed specifically for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, Green Cities and Transportation offers tools and frameworks for addressing pressing challenges in transportation planning. By leveraging the expertise of contributors and insights from real-world case studies, the book inspires future planners to create resilient and equitable urban systems.
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.
