News: School of Architecture

An artist’s rendering of 51ԹϺ’s entry in the 2017 Solar Decathalon.
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Students to build sustainable, “age-in-place” home with consumer appeal for U.S. Department of Energy contest; 51ԹϺ team finished second overall in 2013.

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Three 51ԹϺ graduates were recognized by President Len Jessup during Winter Commencement Dec. 15 for their academic and research excellence.

Rehan Choudhry speaks during 51ԹϺ 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 51ԹϺ School of Architecture, 51ԹϺ Galleries, and Barrick Museum.

Eric Weber
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51ԹϺ 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 51ԹϺ 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/51ԹϺ 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.

Neon sign of the Downtown Container Park
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Meet six 51ԹϺ 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 51ԹϺ second place in the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will be on display starting Saturday, Feb. 15.