Research-Based Approach to Architecture: Jackie Hogan M.Arch + MS.Arch ‘25
Jackie Hogan (’25 M.Arch + MS.Arch) is a dual-degree graduate of CAPLA whose work bridges architectural practice and research-driven design. Drawn to architectural history, theory and ethics, she pursued the M.Arch + MS.Arch dual degree to explore how research can shape meaningful design decisions. During her time at CAPLA, she engaged in community-centered design through Laura Carr’s studio working with the Tuba City community and completed a thesis examining architecture’s role in disaster relief and climate-related emergencies. Now working at Line + Space, Hogan brings an evidence-based approach to projects, applying research to create thoughtful spaces that connect people, culture and the environment.
CAPLA Lecturer and Alumni Win 2025 AIA Arizona Ideas Competition
Senior Lecturer in Architecture Oscar Lopez and three CAPLA alumni won first place in the 2025 AIA Arizona Ideas Competition for their proposal “BLOCK UP.” The project reimagines the urban tower as a vertical civic framework for Phoenix, integrating public space, housing and climate-responsive design into a shared, adaptable structure. Developed through close collaboration between Lopez and alumni Sal Arellano, Trevor Watson and Cameron Noble, the proposal explores how density can expand community and access beyond the street level, highlighting CAPLA’s impact on forward-thinking, civic-minded design in Arizona.
Inspired by Home: Montse Bover '25 MS. Arch
Inspired by stories shared by family in Spain, Montse Bover dreams of diving into the intricacies of the relationship between farmhouses and society. CAPLA’s Masters of Science in Architecture program gave her the flexibility and resources she needed to take her education to the next level.
CAPLA's [ABouT] Journal Reimagines Architectural Discourse with 'Change' Edition
The student-run [ABouT] journal is carrying forward the tradition of delving deep into architecture and design topics with the latest issue -- [ABouT] Change.
CAPLA Bids Farewell to Emilio Romero
The CAPLA community bids farewell to Angie Smith, the director of development, whose time with CAPLA was marked by immense growth, collaboration, and numerous achievements in fundraising efforts for the College.
In the News: Dr. Esther Sternberg Discusses Office Design Impact on Wellbeing, Productivity
University of Arizona professor of medicine Dr. Esther Sternberg, director of the Institute on Place, Well-being and Performance and research director at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, shares her research examining how work environments effect people's health and productivity.
Laura Carr, Ellen Worth Win 2024 Darryl D. Dobras Awards for Excellence
Senior Lecturer Laura Carr and Marketing Specialist Ellen Worth have been selected as recipients of the Darryl D. Dobras Award for Excellence, the highest annual honor for employees within the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture.
Drachman Institute, Southwest Partners Charts Path to Net Zero Urban Water Future
The "Achieving a Net Zero Urban Water Future Across the Southwest" workshop, funded by a National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network (RCN) grant, gathered academics, water managers, and government officials from Albuquerque, Denver, Los Angeles, and Tucson—areas reliant on the Colorado River.
New Beginnings: Julie Reed, Undergraduate Advising Coordinator
Julie Reed, CAPLA's new undergraduate advising coordinator, emphasizes utilizing available resources and seeking guidance when needed for student success. With a background in academic advising, she brings strong support and a passion for creativity and sustainability to the college community.
Three Teams Advance to 2024 Solar Decathlon Finals
The U.S. Department of Energy hosts the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge annually, which gathers students worldwide to present their teams' innovative technologies and designs aimed at fostering the development of the next generation of clean energy buildings. This year, teams from CAPLA will compete alongside students from 37 other universities worldwide, including some from as far as Tehran, Iran.
Interdisciplinary Authors Discuss Intersection of Health and the Built Environment in Their New Book
A new interdisciplinary book, "Measuring the Impact of the Built Environment on Health, Wellbeing, and Performance," explores how technology can gauge and enhance health in homes and offices. It offers insights, methodologies and pandemic-related considerations for optimizing building designs