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Overtown reimagined
A studio class bringing together students from the School of Architecture and the Pratt Institute challenges them to reimagine a revitalized swath of land in Overtown while preserving the neighborhood’s historic significance.
Computing for Resilience
The 2025 Acadia Conference convened researchers, practitioners, and students at the University of Miami and Florida International University to examine how computational tools are reshaping the future of the built environment.
The AI revolution in architecture
Artificial intelligence is transforming architecture, facilitating the work that used to take hours, increasing efficiency and speed in design workflow.
Building for the future
An interdisciplinary team from the University of Miami is helping to build resilience in Grand Bahama, which is still recovering from Hurricane Dorian—the storm that pummeled the island six years ago.
Building more than structures
The Design Build Studio course in the University of Miami School of Architecture, led by professor Rocco Ceo and lecturers Jim Adamson and Jake Leonard, immerses students in every stage of architecture—from concept to construction—through projects that benefit underserved and nonprofit communities, emphasizing craft, material understanding, and civic impact.
Global Engagement at the University of Miami School of Architecture
Students broaden their architectural perspectives through immersive study experiences across the globe.
Beauty for All
Professor Roberto M Behar’s installation reimagines the city as a collective work of art, transforming everyday urban space into a poetic landscape of imagination and shared hope.
Assistant professor Lily Chishan Wong advances architecture on the global stage
Wong’s work, including her São Paulo Biennale project and Bauhaus Dessau fellowship, explores how architecture connects climate, culture, and community to build more resilient cities.
Endowment honors ‘romantic developer,’ visionary
The University of Miami installed professor Charles Bohl as the inaugural Tony Goldman Endowed Director of Real Estate Development and Urbanism, honoring Goldman’s lasting impact on communities.
Mastering the art of competition
A course at the School of Architecture equips students with the skills and confidence to showcase their creativity and stand out in design competitions worldwide.
Joy Riding
Professor Germane Barnes transforms a Columbus parking garage into a vibrant celebration of Black car culture and community joy.
