STUDENT AWARDS

The School of Architecture recognizes exceptional work by students in the design disciplines through semesterly and annual student awards processes.

DEAN'S DESIGN DISTINCTION

Dean’s Design Distinction recognizes cumulative excellence in design as an outcome from the Undergraduate Portfolio Review processes. With input from the semester’s Portfolio Review teams, each Portfolio Review studio instructor may nominate up to two students for Dean’s Design Distinction. The Program Directors for Architecture and Interior Design* then review and confirm Dean’s Design Distinction selections.
*Beginning in Spring 2021. 

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Design Excellence is a collaborative process among the Program Directors for Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Student Affairs. Design Excellence winners are selected by a jury each academic year, and represent an exceptional level of accomplishment across our design disciplines and studio levels.

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    On Feb. 9, @ramaestudioec joins us for the lecture, “Inhabiting the Process: Techniques, Craft, and Community.” <br>
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    On Feb. 9, @ramaestudioec joins us for the lecture, “Inhabiting the Process: Techniques, Craft, and Community.”

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    You've put in the hours, now make sure it’s on their radar! 💼 🧠 <br>Come to the Career Fair on Feb. 6 to get your work and resume seen by industry professionals and foster relationships. No RSVP necessary for students!<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>🕜 10 AM - 5 PM
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    You've put in the hours, now make sure it’s on their radar! 💼 🧠
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    As a new cycle of studios begins, we find ourselves reminiscing on the fall. 🍂 🖼️ 🏙️ <br>
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    As a new cycle of studios begins, we find ourselves reminiscing on the fall. 🍂 🖼️ 🏙️

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    On Jan. 28, award-winning architect Erik L’Heureux (@erik_lheureux) joins us for his lecture, "Hot Air.” Together with L'Heureux, we consider what architecture can achieve when it aligns with climate rather than resists it. <br>
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    On Jan. 28, award-winning architect Erik L’Heureux (@erik_lheureux) joins us for his lecture, "Hot Air.” Together with L'Heureux, we consider what architecture can achieve when it aligns with climate rather than resists it.

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    On Jan. 23, acclaimed photographer @IwanBaan presents his exhibition, "From Las Vegas to Rome.” <br>
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    On Jan. 23, acclaimed photographer @IwanBaan presents his exhibition, "From Las Vegas to Rome.”

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    🌱 SPRING 2026 PROGRAMMING <br>
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    🌱 SPRING 2026 PROGRAMMING

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    💼 📆 Mark your calendars for our annual Career Fair on February 6 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center’s Zlotnik Family Ballroom. Employer registration is filling up quickly, so sign up now before we reach capacity. Details at the 🔗 in our bio!
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    💼 📆 Mark your calendars for our annual Career Fair on February 6 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center’s Zlotnik Family Ballroom. Employer registration is filling up quickly, so sign up now before we reach capacity. Details at the 🔗 in our bio!

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    "If I were a student beginning a career in design, I would want to have a strong foundation in coding and scripting without the use of AI tools before jumping into platforms whose mechanics are largely opaque."<br>
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    "If I were a student beginning a career in design, I would want to have a strong foundation in coding and scripting without the use of AI tools before jumping into platforms whose mechanics are largely opaque."

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    With over 29,000 material samples available for students, the Materials Lab is an incredible resource for students. <br>
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    With over 29,000 material samples available for students, the Materials Lab is an incredible resource for students.