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An ongoing collaboration between Associate Professor of Architecture Ajla Aksamija and Zlatan Aksamija, Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering is resulting in some exciting research. They recently published an invited article, "Experimental Study of Operating Conditions and Integration of Thermoelectric Materials in Facade Systems" in the special issue of the Frontiers in Energy Research Journal.

Pritzker Prize winning Architect Kevin Roche, designer of the UMass Fine Arts Center, passed away on March 1st.  We remember him for his many contributions to the profession, and especially for his...

Associate Professors Caryn Brause and Joseph Krupczynski have announced a new phase of work in their creative placemaking project: El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke. A series of activities will begin with an opening event on March 22 for a MassDevelopment-supported crowdfunding campaign. El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke aims to develop spaces and places that that are reflective of the communities surrounding Holyoke’s Main Street and promote economic opportunity.

On Tuesday March 26th the UMass Department of Architecture will host Accepted Students Day for students accepted to our graduate architecture programs. The day will provide opportunities to learn...