News

Mon, 04/03/2023

Doctoral student awarded research funding to further future pandemic knowledge

To ensure hospitals can respond to any future pandemic situations, Marzia Chowdhury's research investigates emergency department design.

Fri, 03/31/2023

Alumni News: new book by Tucker Trotter, KU ID grad and ArcD Professional Advisory Board co-chair

From intern to CEO, ArcD Professional Advisory Board co-chair Tucker Trotter applies insights from his professional journey in the book, Go Big or Go Home: 5 Ways to Create a Customer Experience That Will Close the Deal.

Fri, 03/31/2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: View a house powered by renewable energy, meet the KU students who built it on April 15

Area media are invited to view Haven Studio–a zero energy house powered by renewable energy designed and built by KU ArcD architecture students for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Build Challenge competition–on Sat., April 15, in Lawrence.

Thu, 03/23/2023

Watch campus presentation by Bjarke Ingels Group project team

March 9 through 10, architects from BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group came to campus to begin working with School and University stakeholders to plan, design, and visualize the future of design education at KU. The team conducted workshops, toured campus, and introduced the project.

Fri, 03/10/2023

Visual essay by Tim Hossler, chair of design, captures makeshift home offices in the first days of COVID

With frame after frame of rooms without any people in them (there is an occasional pet), Hossler said the essay is melancholy, at best, in terms of its emotional effect.

Wed, 03/08/2023

KU School of Architecture & Design announces appointment of Bjarke Ingels Group to complete space planning and design

After a decade of increasing enrollment numbers and expanded program offerings, the school is working with Bjarke Ingels Group to transform its facilities to accommodate recent growth and upgrade academic spaces in alignment with KU's 2024 Master Plan.

Tue, 03/07/2023

Architecture professor Kent Spreckelmeyer named a 2023 Icon of Education by Ingram’s Magazine

The Icons of Education award recognizes educators who have demonstrated the exceptional ability to influence students and elevate their academic performance, or whose administrative contributions have enabled teaching staffs to do the same.

Mon, 03/06/2023

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) hired for ArcD space planning; public presentation on March 10 (Opens in new window)

BIG is helping ArcD reimagine facilities and visualize the future of design education at KU. Learn about BIG’s approach to design and the work they will be doing for the School on Friday, March 10, 1pm in The Forum, Marvin Hall and livestream.

Tue, 02/28/2023

ArcD Industrial Design students representing KU at Kansas City IDSA competition

University of Kansas Industrial Design students to present work in Kansas City Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) student competition on Sat., March 4, at Dimensional Innovations headquarters in Overland Park.

Thu, 02/23/2023

KU Design Open House featured on The Lawrence Times (Opens in new window)

“I think my influence largely stems from my upbringing. Growing up in the New York area, I think my first passion was architecture and skyscrapers ... " – senior photography student Tomas Andreas speaking with The Lawrence Times at the KU Design Open House.

Wed, 02/22/2023

Photography professor Elise Kirk's photos featured in The Wall Street Journal (Opens in new window)

ArcD Photography professor Elise Kirk's photos are featured in this story in The Wall Street Journal about a Kansas town, abandoned grain silos, and one man's idea to bring tourists to the Czech Capital of Kansas.

Mon, 02/20/2023

University announces Fall 2022 Honor Roll

Nearly 300 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2022 semester.

Fri, 02/17/2023

KU Department of Design Open House, Feb. 21

Join University of Kansas Department of Design students and faculty as they open their studio doors and showcase work in Chalmers Hall at KU on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Tue, 02/14/2023

KU Institute of Health + Wellness Design hosting Health, Equity & Architecture symposium

Leading architects are gathering at the University of Kansas on Feb. 20 for a discussion on how architecture can bridge the gap between social equity and human well-being.

Fri, 02/10/2023

ArcD teaching professors bring professional perspectives to KU architecture and design students

KU ArcD has invested in strengthening the connection between education and practice by appointing long-term lecturers as teaching professors.

Fri, 02/10/2023

Design faculty in Chalmers Hall exhibition. Reception on Feb. 13.

See the work of KU faculty in Chalmers Hall through Feb. 24th. Exhibition features work from faculty in the ArcD design department and the School of the Arts visual art department.

Tue, 02/07/2023

Inspire support for ArcD students as a One Day. One KU. ambassador

On Thursday, Feb. 16, One Day. One KU. will provide ArcD alumni and friends the opportunity to directly support current and future students. Serving as a One Day. One KU. ambassador can magnify the campaign's impact.

Mon, 02/06/2023

Architecture students and faculty honored by KU Phi Kappa Phi chapter

Six University of Kansas Department of Architecture students and one professor were honored by the KU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi.

Mon, 02/06/2023

How Augmented Reality Could Change the Way You Drive (Opens in new window)

"The advancements in the automotive industry have come a long way from just an infotainment system." ArcD's Center for Design Research director Gregory Thomas speaks with Lifewire.

Thu, 02/02/2023

KU's Solar Decathlon project featured on WIBW (Opens in new window)

“With design build, you design it and then you get to build it with your own hands. And a project like this is a one in a lifetime opportunity to work with the companies that we’re working with, work with the school, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy." – student Micah Ramsay

Wed, 02/01/2023

Spring 2023 KU Design Symposium lineup

For nearly 40 years, the KU Design Symposium has enriched educational experiences through exposure to designers and artists from around the world. The first event of the spring series, Feb. 2 at 6pm, features a panel discussion with Hallmark designers.

Wed, 02/01/2023

Spring 2023 KU Architecture Lecture Series lineup

The Architecture Lecture Series welcomes architectural and experiential design leaders to illuminate new ideas and inspire purpose-driven design practice. The first event, Feb. 3 at 5pm in The Forum, features architect, scholar, and KU Emeritus Professor Stephen Grabow.

Tue, 01/31/2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: See KU's entry to the Solar Decathlon take shape [Feb. 1]

Wednesday, Feb. 1, the KU team will conduct its first technical visit with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® inspectors. This will be an opportunity to meet the students and learn about the unique features planned for their bio-based home.

Fri, 01/20/2023

ArcD appoints design professor Amy Johnson as Assistant Dean of the School

After a national search, the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design has appointed Amy Johnson as Assistant Dean of the School. Johnson will lead enrollment management, academic support services, and student experience initiatives.

Fri, 01/20/2023

Jae Chang named Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Jae Chang has been appointed Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Chang has been instrumental in developing new connections between education, industry, and communities at KU. In this new role, he will lead School-wide engagement initiatives.

Fri, 12/16/2022

54 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2023

LAWRENCE — This spring, 54 University of Kansas students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...

Mon, 12/12/2022

Thom Allen and Nisha Fernando receive grants to develop accessible research opportunities for students

The Research-Intensive Course Grants are part of the overall efforts of the Center for Undergraduate Research to provide accessible research opportunities for KU students.

Thu, 12/08/2022

At Ampersand RadLab, KU students use design as a force for good (Opens in new window)

Ampersand RadLab, a new student-run KU Visual Communication Design project focused on community engagement, is featured on the Lawrence Times.

Fri, 12/02/2022

Center for Design Research director works to connect education and industry to advance design (Opens in new window)

KU's Office of Research speaks with ArcD's Center for Design Research director and visual communication design professor Greg Thomas.