Assistant Professor of Interior Design Dr. Negar Matin recently published her study entitled “Interdisciplinary Educational Modules: Using Smart Colored Windows in Responsive Façade Systems” in the Journal of Technology Interface International. This research is the result of close collaboration between Dr. Matin and Professor Ali Eydgahi and Forough Zareanshahraki from the College of Engineering and Technology at Eastern Michigan University. The purpose of this interdisciplinary research is to assist and encourage the students in Interior Design programs to be more involved in interdisciplinary projects that are inspired by the use of knowledge from other fields.
Photo credit: Dr. Negar Matin
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.
