Faculty
University of Miami joins UN Habitat Network to advance sustainable urban development
Assistant professor Sarbeswar Praharaj’s efforts have led to the University of Miami’s recognition as a member of the UN Habitat University Network, fostering global collaboration in sustainable urban development.
Building Black Landmarks with Cultural Architecture
Demar Matthews brings his community project to UM as the Center for Global Black Studies Social Justice in Design Fellow and U-SoA Teaching Fellow.
Social Justice Prize honors two exceptional projects
This prize funds innovative projects that address social and environmental justice through the lens of architecture.
The University of Miami School of Architecture’s Littoral Urbanism (LU_Lab) embarks on a new collaboration with RIVA Spain.
This collaboration promises to open new avenues of research and innovation while enriching the learning experience for students and faculty alike.
Professor Lily Wong explores our relationship with nature in new studio titled 'Pet Plants'
Pet Plants research studio is about the role of architecture as an interface for human-plant relationships and the act of planting as a form of social and environmental empowerment.
Annual conference unites experts to future-proofing real estate against global challenges
Industry leaders shared strategic visions for creating stronger future communities at University of Miami 2024 Annual Real Estate Impact Conference.
Revealing cultural identity in architecture
Demar Matthews, a visiting professor in the School of Architecture, challenges his students to explore their own cultural backgrounds and incorporate their identities into architecture.
Students document iconic Coral Gables Congregational Church
The architectural measured drawings compiled by a cohort from the School of Architecture will be preserved at the Library of Congress.
Professor Veruska Vasconez debuts the 'Stardust Pavilion' at Art Basel
Veruska Vasconez, professor at the School of Architecture, debuts a composition of perfect geometry transcending the traditional boundaries of architecture and art, the Stardust Pavilion is an inaugural piece of work to be revealed at Art Basel 2023 as a collaborative and immersive art installation.
Connectivity part of architectural design for Texas district
University of Miami architecture students worked with peers from Texas Tech University to plan a health district that would serve as a destination neighborhood for community members in the northwest city of Lubbock.
Winners of houseboat contest design innovative structures
Eighteen students took part in a Summer Design Studio at the School of Architecture and competed to come up with the best floating house design to withstand the ravages of climate change. Co-sponsored by a Portugal design company, prizes included cash and a trip to the European country.
New class aims to foster climate-savvy leaders
The University is offering its first cross-disciplinary course focused on climate resilience and taught by a variety of key faculty members from across the institution.
Groundbreaking universal design course team taught by husband wife duo debuts at U-SoA
Steve Wright, an award-winning journalist and marketer, and Heidi Johnson-Wright, a lifelong public servant and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expert, have teamed up to teach a course this semester at U-SoA.
