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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.

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2024/03/professor-lily-wong-explores-our-relationship-with-nature-in-new-studio-pet-plants.html


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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.

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2024/03/annual-conference-unites-experts-to-future-proofing-real-estate-against-global-challenges.html




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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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/revealing-cultural-identity-in-architecture.html




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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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/students-document-iconic-coral-gables-congregational-church.html


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Prof. Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk winner of Topaz Medallion for Excellence and Architecture Education

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2024/01/prof-elizabeth-plater-zyberk-winner-of-topaz-medallion-for-excellence-and-architecture-education.html


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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.

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2023/12/professor-veruska-vasconez-debuts-the-stardust-pavilion-at-art-basel.html


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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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/05/connectivity-part-of-architectural-design-for-texas-district.html


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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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/09/winners-of-a-houseboat-design-contest-draw-delectable-prizes.html


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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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/09/new-class-aims-to-foster-climate-savvy-leaders.html


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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.

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2022/02/groundbreaking-universal-design-course-team-taught-by-husband-wife-duo-debuts-at-u-soa.html


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Prof. Joel Lamere takes the reins

Prof. Joel Lamere, the U-SoA’s new Graduate Programs in Architecture Director, approaches his duties with a balance of education in core design knowledge blended with preparing students to be perpetually empowered to adapt to new tools and technology.

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2022/01/prof.-joel-lamere-takes-the-reins.html


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Transforming studio courses with innovation and technology

A new type of Upper-Level Studio course launched this Spring as a pilot program exploring remote learning for pedagogical opportunities.

http://news.miami.edu/soa-now/stories/2022/01/transforming-studio-courses-with-innovation-and-technology.html



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Reading List: Black People, Porches, and Politics

Composed by Professor Germane Barnes for Places Journal | This reading list primarily focuses on the investigation of black domesticity. The search for positive identity politics in architecture has typically proven empty for this racial group. Architecture has always excelled at using the built environment to convey narratives.


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