January 22, 2026
A design-build project led by faculty in the University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture has been recognized with a 2026 Design-Build Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), a national organization representing accredited architecture programs across the United States and Canada.
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.
