News: School of Architecture

Desert Sol house under construction
Campus News |

You can help UNLV win the People's Choice Award in the prestigious Solar Decathlon, a competition to build an energy-efficient home. Vote online now.

Joshua Vermillion
People |

The architecture professor talks about becoming part of the city’s creative class and learning to embrace messy mistakes.

construction workers building decatholon project
Campus News |

View a tour of the DesertSol, UNLV's entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.

Jonathon Anderson
People |

The new architecture professor on Ducatis, desert living, and ignoring the boundaries between art and design.

DesertSol Rendering
Campus News |

Community is invited to cheer team and tour solar-powered home, DesertSol as students head to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.

Art piece
Arts and Culture |

"A New Sculpturalism: Contemporary Architecture from Southern California" runs through Sept. 16.

construction worker
Campus News |

Timelapse video of DesertSol home shows construction progress

DesertSol house
Campus News |

UNLV students are building the ultimate desert home. Read about the home's features in this team update.

Tom Maderick
Arts and Culture |

Solar Decathlon 2013 team member creates clock for solar home using burnt scrap pieces.

Member of solar decathalon team
Research |

Why is UNLV's Solar Decathlon Team going to win the prestigious competition? Hear from members on what sets the team apart.

Chefs fixing a gourmet meal
Research |

Fixing gourmet meals in an ultra-energy-efficient home requires careful consideration of kitchen appliances.

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Campus News |

UNLV's Solar Decathlon team begins construction on solar-powered prototype home to compete in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013