Rendering of a supertall skyscraper seen in the forefront of the image along the waterfront of Lady Bird Lake

Austin supertalls "not really dealing with the problems" of the city

October 6, 2023
Urban Design Professor Dean Almy spoke with Dezeen about the implications of Austin's supertalls for the city.
Benjamin Ibarra Sevilla sitting in his office in front of a bookshelf with a 3D-printed object on the desk in front of him

Ibarra-Sevilla Appointed Associate Director of Research Initiatives for LLILAS

October 5, 2023
A longtime collaborator with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), Associate Professor Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla will support the institute’s research initiatives and expand the School of Architecture’s cross-campus collaborations.
Six rectangular samples of Wolf Hilbertz's biorock technology in a box. The largest is on the left, with five smaller pieces on the right.

Work by Former Professor Wolf Hilbertz at the MOMA

October 4, 2023
The Museum of Modern Art’s new exhibition, “Emerging Ecologies: Architecture and the Rise of Environmentalism,” includes Hilbertz’s biorock technology from the 1970s.
Juana Salcedo and three other scholars sit on stage in yellow chairs in front of a projection screen.

Longhorns at FILUNI Address Environmental, Journalistic, Architectural Possibilities

October 2, 2023
Texas Global looks at several School of Architecture panels from the FILUNI Book Fair & Conference earlier this fall, including conversations with Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla, Juana Salcedo, Kory Bieg, Ria Bravo, and Clay Odom.
Heather Woofter Headshot

Leading Educators: Q&A with Heather Woofter

September 29, 2023
As Dean Woofter settles in, she spoke with The Architect's Newspaper about her priorities for the school and some of the opportunities, challenges, and urgent topics in architectural education today.
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Q&A with Assistant Professor Martin Hättasch

September 28, 2023
To celebrate his appointment as Assistant Professor, we caught up with Martin Hättasch to learn more about his research, interests, and upcoming symposium, "Radical Middle Grounds: New Agendas for Medium-Density Housing."
Black and white floorplan, designed to be read by someone who is blind with raised ink and braille

If buildings were invisible, what of architecture would remain?

September 26, 2023
A recent studio taught by alumni Claire Townley and T. Andrew Stone investigates architecture from the perspective of those who cannot see it.
Macinnis Kraus PRP graphic

MacInnis Kraus // Studio Luck

September 25, 2023
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
A doctor engaging with a little girl using an inhaler

Researchers Work to Pinpoint Precise Sources of Austin Asthma Disparities

September 15, 2023
Professor Elizabeth Mueller is part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers from across campus, including Dell Medical School and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, studying how and why local environments influence health, specifically disparities in asthma rates.
Austin's skyline seen from the Lady Bird Boardwalk on a beautiful day with clouds

Austin's Power Couple

September 13, 2023
Planet Texas 2050 highlights ways they've been able to collaborate with the City of Austin on important climate resilience work, including Assistant Professor Katherine Lieberknecht's efforts in support of the Resilience Hub Networks.
Wide angle view of the Multispecies Lounge project in front of buildings in Toronto

Multispecies Lounge On Display in Toronto

September 11, 2023
Associate Professor Nerea Feliz designed, in collaboration with Joyce Hwang, a series of urban furnishings for The Bentway that invite interspecies encounters with urban wildlife.
A group of people standing in front of the LBJ School of Public Affairs putting up the "hook em" sign with UT's mascot laying on the ground in front of them.

Project to Tackle Effects of Extreme Climate Unveiled by Doggett, UT and City of Austin

September 7, 2023
Associate Professor Junfeng Jiao is part of a federally funded research project with the City of Austin to better understand the impact of extreme climate shifts on Texas communities and their infrastructure
Steven A. Moore in a black turtleneck and clear glasses looking at the camera while standing in front of a wall of papers

In Memoriam: Steven A. Moore, Ph.D.

September 5, 2023
Steven A. Moore, Bartlett Cocke Regents Professor Emeritus of Architecture, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, after suffering a stroke while visiting friends in New Hampshire.
View of the UT Tower in front of bright blue skies and buttery clouds

The Tower’s Beloved History and Renewed Future

September 1, 2023
Professor Larry Speck spoke with The Alcalde about the history and architectural significance of the UT Tower ahead of its upcoming renovation.
Two photos merged together. On the left, students pose in front of a national forest sign. On the right, students speaking with forest representatives in hard hats.

Time for Timber: Exploring the Forest and the Built Environment

August 31, 2023
Taught by 2022-24 Emerging Scholar Tyler Swingle, the studio received an honorable mention in the 2023 Timber Education Prize, recognizing excellence in teaching about wood as an architectural material and building resource.
Fall 2023 Lecture Series Poster

Fall 2023 Public Programming

August 28, 2023
Starting September 11 and continuing throughout the semester, speakers representing a broad cross-section of cultural practices will present lectures exploring topics vital to the study and practice of architecture, design, and the built environment
UNAM Campus

Exploring the Architecture of the Americas at FILUNI 2023

August 21, 2023
Several School of Architecture faculty will participate in a multinational book fair and conference at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, expanding the school’s relationships and highlighting faculty expertise in the region
Liz Mueller sitting in front of a wall of maps and papers with a child in the chair next to her

Q&A with Elizabeth Mueller

August 18, 2023
To celebrate Elizabeth Mueller's recent promotion to full Professor, we caught up with her to learn more about her background, research, and her views on issues within the field of planning and in Austin.