The city of Ahmedabad lies in the western zone of India in the central Gujarat region. Its origins date back to early 15th century when Sultan Ahmedashah founded the present city on its existing site in 1411 AD. Ahmedabad is one of the few cities in India that holds a living heritage within its urban fabric. This living heritage is in the form of traditional pol houses that reflect the essence of several communities within the walled city.
Join UTSOA Career Services and the New York chapter of Texas Exes this upcoming Spring Break (March 13-15) for the New York City Seminar. The program provides an excellent opportunity for students to visit some of New York's most notable design firms while networking with representatives and learning more about what it’s like to live and work in NYC.
Learn about the natural building technique of rammed earth through a hands-on workshop at the School of Architecture Materials Lab. Participants will produce a compressed earth brick from soil and water using human power and basic tools.
Targeted audience: All ages (limit 20 per session)
Session 1-2:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Session 2-2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Join Preservation Austin and the Student Historic Preservation Association at UT Austin for "The Secret Language of Houses," a special lecture by legendary architectural historian, preservationist, and activist Virginia Savage McAlester, Honorary AIA.
What is the role of architects in upgrading informal settlements in a time of environmental change and rapid, unplanned urbanization?
This workshop is a hands-on tutorial for students who are interested in learning how to make prints from black-and-white film negatives in the UTSOA's Darkroom. Students will learn how to use an enlarger to expose their negatives onto resin-coated paper. Correct exposure and developing times will be covered as well as proper print washing and drying techniques. Negatives can be provided if needed. This workshop will be conducted by VRC Staff Member Matthew Van Hoorn.