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Celebrating the work and perseverance of architecture students and academic fellows in 2021

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Pursuing an architecture education is no easy feat, and with the events that took place in 2020 and 2021, there were plenty of obstacles that could dampen the goals of students around the world. Nevertheless, architecture schools learned as much as they could in 2020 to help students and faculty adapt and persevere.

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Expo of biomaterial structures populates University of Virginia campus, created by architecture students and scholars

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The Biomaterial Building Exposition (Bio-Build Expo for short) was organized by the university’s architecture school and showcases the possibilities of organic, bio-based materials including salvaged lumber and fungal structures.

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Architecture Student Tool Kit

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As I am preparing my syllabus and other items for the quickly approaching fall semester, I have begun to have discussions and questions about the student “tool kit” if you want to call it that. What do you need to have for architecture school today versus just a decade ago and even further back? Should they?

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Pratt and Clemson both launch fellowships for underrepresented architecture students

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The Pratt Institute and Clemson University have each launched fellowships within their design and architecture schools focused on students from underserved or underrepresented communities.

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Penn State to undertake research on embodied carbon in cities

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The interdisciplinary team, led by associate professor Rahman Azari from the university’s architecture school, will study the embodied carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and construction of materials used in urban buildings, as well as their demolition.

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10 Mistakes Architecture Students Should Avoid

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In order to find success, here are 10 mistakes architecture students should avoid as they work their way through college. The post 10 Mistakes Architecture Students Should Avoid first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 10 Mistakes Architecture Students Should Avoid at Life of an Architect.

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Surviving Architecture School | Life of an Architect

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Home / Career / Surviving Architecture School Surviving Architecture School Bob Borson — December 16, 2013 — 49 Comments Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. What happens when you are actually still in school? The person with the most skills typically wins.