News: School of Architecture

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Three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates were recognized by President Len Jessup during Winter Commencement Dec. 15 for their academic and research excellence.

Rehan Choudhry speaks during 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Creates
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Annual welcome event features TED-like motivational talks that inspire incoming students to make the most of their college experience.

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"Reflecting and Projecting: Twenty Years of Design Excellence," Dec. 10-Feb. 28, presented by Las Vegas chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in collaboration with the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Architecture, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Galleries, and Barrick Museum.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ architecture professor Eric Weber on how students should design and build their lives, beginning now.

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The nonprofit organization COLAB Las Vegas is creating opportunities for local artists to win major public arts projects. Meet the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumni behind it.

Amy Lee Finchem, ’09 BS Architecture, is founder of COLAB, a nonprofit organization that promotes public art and design projects. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)
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View some of the projects from the public art nonprofit organization.

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Architecture duo takes a risk on downtown at just the right moment. Now their Bunnyfish Studio firm's mark is on dozens of the most notable building rehabs in the burgeoning East Fremont District.

Bunnyfish Studio founders Tina Wichmann and Craig Palacios
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Alumni Tina Wichman and Craig Palacios are putting their stamp on downtown.

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Meet six 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates who are reshaping Las Vegas' urban core.

Tim Bavington
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The March 27 event also recognizes Dean’s Medal Recipient June Brennan and Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Ronnie Vannucci.

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The solar home that netted 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ second place in the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will be on display starting Saturday, Feb. 15.

Inside of a smart desert home with furniture of a tv, couch, lamp, kitchen
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The Solar Decathlon team shows the world how to build a smart desert home.