School of Architecture

Assistant Professor Michael Abrahamson Presented at the Southeast Society of Architectural Historians Annual Conference 2025

Categories: Fall 2025, News

Dr. Michael Abrahamson, an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture, presented his work at the Southeast Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) Annual Conference 2025 in Asheville, NC, from September 23 – 26, 2025. The study focuses on Monument to a Workers’ Bureaucracy: Organizing, Administration, and Management in the AFL-CIO Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Congrats, Dr. […]

September 26, 2025

Dr. Kate Malaia Co-Edited a Book on Protests Beyond the Plaza: Everyday Spaces, Urban Morphologies, and Strategies

Categories: Fall 2025, News

This forthcoming edited volume (eds. Kateryna Malaia and Nathan Hutson, 2026) investigates the understudied side of protests—outside of the signature plaza, in the ordinary fabric of the city. Small streets, courtyards, apartment blocks, and single-family homes are where the tremendous effort required for resistance is born, maintained, and nurtured, often outside the gaze of mainstream […]

September 24, 2025

AIA Utah/School of Architecture Keynote Speaker at the AIA Utah Annual Conference 2025

Categories: Fall 2025, News

The University of Utah School of Architecture is pleased to partner with AIA Utah in welcoming Jonathan Garnett, founder and creative partner at Modellus Novus (MN), as the keynote speaker for the AIA Utah Annual Conference 2025 morning session. During the morning session, Jonathan Garnett’s keynote will focus on Celebrating Diverse Voices. Jonathan will share […]

September 23, 2025

AIA Utah Annual Conference and Architecture Awards 2025

Categories: Fall 2025, News

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Utah is hosting this year’s Conference and Architecture Awards on September 25, 2025. The theme of the AIA Utah Annual Conference 2025 is “Architects in the Wild: Untamed Design, Uncharted Practice.” The conference information is provided below. Date: September 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: University […]

September 23, 2025

The 2025 NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice Convene at the University of Utah School of Architecture

Categories: Fall 2025, News

The University of Utah School of Architecture hosted the 2025 NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice from August 7 to 9, 2025. During this event, 16 faculty and professional practice educators from schools of architecture nationwide came together to discuss and explore innovative approaches to preparing the next generation of architects. The school would like to […]

September 23, 2025

Professor Ajla Aksamija delivered a keynote address at the Facade Tectonics Institute’s Vitruvian Honors & Awards Ceremony in New York

Categories: Fall 2025, News

Professor Ajla Aksamija delivered a keynote address “Facade Retrofits: Design Methods for Improving Facade Performance of Existing Buildings” at the Facade Tectonics Institute’s Vitruvian Honors & Awards Ceremony in New York City on September 18, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Center for Architecture. This global awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in the design […]

September 23, 2025

Jeff Davis Gave Two Presentations at the National American Library Association Conference

Categories: Fall 2025, News

Jeff Davis, one of the adjunct instructors in the School of Architecture, gave two presentations at the National American Library Association Conference in Philadelphia in June 2025. One of the presentations focused on Place Making, and the second one on Innovative Partnerships and Funding. You can read more about the event and presentations via this […]

September 22, 2025

School of Architecture Celebrates First Cohort in New BA Program

Categories: Fall 2025

The School of Architecture proudly welcomed the inaugural cohort of its Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies program this fall. The pioneering group of students marks a significant milestone, forming a new chapter in undergraduate architectural education at the University of Utah. Designed to broaden access and enhance academic flexibility, the BA pathway allows for […]

August 28, 2025

Assistant Professor Kate Malaia Publishes a Book Chapter in the Edited Volume

Categories: Fall 2025, News

This timely edited volume (eds. Martino Tattara and Federico Zanfi) looks at the future of single-family housing across different geographies, from Europe to North America to Australia. Malaia’s case study of Portland, OR, investigates how homeowners modify their homes to adjust to the growing economic and social pressures. You can read more about the edited […]

August 19, 2025

Naren Anandh (M.Arch 24) Awarded the Elizabeth Mitchell Travel Grant from the Utah Center for Architecture

Categories: Fall 2025

Naren Anandh, an alum of the University of Utah School of Architecture, has been awarded the Elizabeth Mitchell Travel Grant from the Utah Center for Architecture. In October, Naren will travel to Japan to document zero-waste communities, supporting the development of the recycling center and informing best practices at DesignBuildBuff. The project is titled “Zero […]

August 18, 2025