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2019 Graduates from the Department of Architecture

Congratulations Grads!

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

On May 10th we celebrated UMass Commencement and cheered on our graduating students:  32 Bachelor of Science in Architecture grads and nine Master of Architecture grads are heading out, prepared to...

Data VIZ Symposium

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Caryn Brause, Associate Professor, helped to organize the inaugural UMass Data VIZ Symposium held in May for the campus community.  The event was a campus-wide partnership of the university's...

Virtual Reality Research

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

In April, Associate Professor Ajla Aksamija presented at the UMass Data Science Research Symposium 2019.  Her talk, "VR and AR in Architectural Profession and Education", focused on how these emerging digital technologies can be used to benefit the architectural design process and improve communication between the design team, clients, consultants and builders.

Civic Engagement Talk

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Associate Professor of Architecture and Director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning, Joseph Krupczynski (with Department of Communications Professor Mari Castañeda) recently...

Studio Partners With Local Organization

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Associate Professor Ray Mann's Spring 2019 Graduate Studio 2 partnered with the Kestrel Land Trust to brainstorm possible renovations strategies for their newly-acquired property on Bay Road in south Amherst.  Known as the Epstein House, the sound, but rambling former residence is in need of a substantial makeover to become the new headquarters for the dynamic conservation non-profit.