To support their current Center for Resilient Design Education design project located on the border of Norman and Moore, Oklahoma, ARCH 4756 and 5536 students recently went on virtual tours with various design professionals and clients to learn more about vital links among architecture, landscape architecture, and structure in regard to sustainability and resiliency. These studio courses are taught by Daniel Butko, Kyle Casper, Anthony Cricchio, and William Reue.
Locations and speakers included:
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to inspire the students!
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
