News: School of Architecture
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The new architecture professor on the importance of sketching and what it will take to make Las Vegas "sustainable."
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Students to build sustainable, “age-in-place” home with consumer appeal for U.S. Department of Energy contest; UNLV team finished second overall in 2013.
Three UNLV graduates were recognized by President Len Jessup during Winter Commencement Dec. 15 for their academic and research excellence.
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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 UNLV School of Architecture, UNLV Galleries, and Barrick Museum.
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UNLV 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 UNLV alumni behind it.
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.
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Alumni Tina Wichman and Craig Palacios are putting their stamp on downtown.
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Meet six UNLV graduates who are reshaping Las Vegas' urban core.
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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.