CAPLA students reimagine accessible architecture through Universal Design
Bachelor of Architecture students were recognized in the 2024 AGM Universal Design Student Awards for innovative projects that centered empathy, accessibility, and the human experience. Winning designs by Taranm Akbary and Sadey Bowles reimagined inclusive spaces in Bisbee, showcasing how Universal Design can elevate both creativity and community impact.
Lecture Recap | "DUST: Origins" by DUST Architects
DUST architects explored how the American Southwest’s desert landscape inspires their work, shaping memory, creativity, and a deep sense of belonging. Its beauty and isolation offer space for reflection and connection to broader human experiences.
Architecture Mentoring Program Soars Thanks to Student Leadership
Architecture students reinvent mentorship matching process, increase freshman participation threefold.
Architecture and Environmental Sciences Professor Nader Chalfoun Honored as Arizona Champion
Professor of Architecture and Environmental Sciences Nader Chalfoun has been honored as an Arizona Champion.
Architecture Lecturer Featured in The New York Times for Residential Lighting and Interior Design Project
Claudia Kappl-Joy, lecturer in architecture, was featured for her lighting design and interior work in a January 28, 2020 article in The New York Times about a custom mountain home designed in 2014 and completed in 2019.
Opening Doors to a Bright Future: Juliana Seymour ’20 B.Arch
Juliana Seymour '20 B.Arch landed her internship at Swaim Associates thanks to the CAPLA Job Interview Fair.
Coverdell Fellow Profile: Hunter Lohse '22 MLA
Hunter Lohse served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines before joining CAPLA's Master of Landscape Architecture program.
Planning Professor Ladd Keith Discusses Extreme Heat and Climate Change on America Adapts Podcast
Assistant Professor of Planning Ladd Keith was featured on America Adapts: The Climate Change Podcast.
In the Gallery | Judith Chafee: Framing the Desert
Associate Professor of Architecture Christopher Domin and Tucson Architect Kathryn McGuire Showcase the Work of Judith Chafee
Building Experience in the Field: Diego Zell ’23 B.Arch
Bachelor of Architecture student Diego Zell's first internship was with Chasse Building Team, an internship he landed thanks to CAPLA's Job Interview Fair.
Planned Gift Honors Former CAPLA Dean
David and Lauren Moore have established three endowed scholarships named for Chuck Albanese, who was formerly dean of CAPLA.