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Perry Kulper (B.S 1976) presents artwork in the CAED lobby

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The Architecture Department is pleased to host the artwork of alum Perry Kulper in the CAED lobby. Opening reception takes place on Friday, January 27, 2012 after the Hearst Lecture at 5:30pm. Exhibition will run through Wednesday, February, 8th, 2012

For additional information about Kulper's artwork, go to PerryKulper
For additional information about the Hearst Lecture Series

Tom di Santo elected to the AIA board

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Tom di Santo (B.Arch 1989), principal of M:OME, was recently elected to the board of the AIA, and will serve as president-elect for the local chapter AIA Central Coast Chapter(AIA CCC). Tom will also serve as the Vice President in the meantime, and his responsibilities include representing the local chapter at the National Grassroots Convention in Washington, DC. Tom will be running the monthly Continuing Education Lectures.

Ernesto (Ernie) Vasquez is appointed to National Park Foundation

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Ernesto Vasquez, (B.Arch 1973) AIA, NCARB, founding partner of MVE & Partners, and president of MVE Institutional, was recently appointed to the National Park Foundation’s Board of Directors. Vasquez joins a prestigious team of leaders dedicated to improving park conservation and restoration efforts, fostering civic and youth engagement and promoting the legacy of America’s national parks.

For additional information, go to Ernesto Vasquez

New CAED off-campus program to Ghana

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Dr. Cornelius Nuworsoo of the Department of City and Regional Planning is offering a CRP 470 class -Planning in Developing Countries: Case Study of Ghana, in the Ho, Volta Region of Ghana between June 19th and July 8th 2012.

The purpose of this summer elective course is to expose participants to the broader physical, economic, social and cultural planning issues faced in a case study developing country (Ghana). The course will cover topics on Infrastructure Planning and Deployment. It will involve both seminars and field visits and draw dichotomies between: (a) traditional (organic) communities; (b) contemporary (modernizing) communities and (c) planned communities.

Informational meeting:

When: January 25th, 2012
Where: Buidling 21, room 120B
Time: 5pm

For additional information, go to Ghana Summer 2012 or contact Prof. Cornelius Nuworsoo or the Program Assistant, Manon Fisher

AIAS sponsors an IDP session with Haley Gipe

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This week, the AIAS will host Haley Gipe (B.Arch 2007), AIACC IDP State Coordinator, North, to speak on the important steps in order to become a licenced architect. An important meeting to attend!

When: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Where: Fishtank 21-105A

Haley Gipe receives prestigious AIA Award

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Haley Gipe (B.Arch 2007) is one of two recipients of the 2012 AIA Associates Awards.

The AIA Associates Award is the highest award given to individual associate AIA members who best exemplify the highest qualities of leadership and have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their component or region's membership, in the community, in professional organizations, and/or in the design and construction industries.

Haley has been since her graduation a strong supporter of her alma mater and in particular as the AIACC IDP State Coordinator, North, Haley has been a leader in promoting among her alma mater the importance for joining the NCARB Intern Development Program (IDP)

With a colleague of hers, Tim Alatorre (B.Arch 2006) Haley co-founded sloArch.com; a news and entertainment site dedicated to strengthening the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture community.

Congratulations to Haley on this wonderful recognition.

For additional information, go to AIA Award
For additional information about SloArch, go to SloArch

Lisbon off-campus program

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This international summer program is offered by the City and Regional Planning Department with the support of the Universidade Lusofona de Lisboa and its School of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography. The program is open to CRP, Arch, and LA majors, and students can get up to 10 units.

IMPORTANT: A first informational meeting and presentation of the 2011 work will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 11-12pm, ROOM 21-120B Urban Design: Between History and Modernity: June 16 to July 15, 2012

For additional information, go to Lisbon Program

Cal Poly Career Fair

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Winter Career Fair

The ARCH Department Invite students to attend the upcoming Cal Poly Career Fair.
When: Wednesday and Thursday, January 18 and 19, 2012
Where: Chumash Auditorium and University Union Room 220
Schedule: Networking: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Interviews: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
For additional information go to Carrer Fair or contact Carole Moore

Clayton Taylor and Jai Kumaran co-edit book

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Clayton (Clay) Taylor (B.Arch 2009) and Jai Kumaran (B.Arch 2009) co-edited the forthcoming book "Culture Now: Midsize America" with Karen Lorhman and Thom Mayne which re-caps the 2010-2011 UCLA Suprastudio research.

Both Clay and Jai received their M.Arch II from UCLA in 2011 and are currently working as Project Designers at Morphosis Architects in Culver City, CA.

For additional information go to UCLASuprastudio.

Brian Vargo's thesis project announced as a finalist in an international competition

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Brian Vargo (B.Arch 2011) thesis' project HYPER (uner the mentorship of Prof. Doug Jackson) was announced as a finalist in an international competition by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

For additional information, go to Brian Vargo's competition entry

Brian is currently working in Copenhagen, Denmark with the architecture firm JaJa.

Dominc Leong featured in Architectural Record

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Dominic Leong (B.Arch 2001) was featured in the Architectural Record's article "Two architect brothers sought different mentors, then opened their own firm. With budgets big and small, they are designing through the recession" by Fred A. Bernstein.

For additional information, go to Dominic Leong/Architectural Record

Stacy White named 20-under-40

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Stacey White (B.Arch 1999), owner, Mode Associates was selected this month (December 2011) by The Tribune of San Luis Obispo, as one of this year's Top 20 Under 40 award winner. This award honors young professionals from San Luis Obispo County for their contributions in their fields.

"Winners have proven they have the leadership skills, dedication and vision to make a difference in their organizations and respective communities. They also represent a diverse group of occupations and industries, and have been involved in business, law, education and nonprofit organizations. 'We were impressed with both the number — and quality — of applicants this year,’’ said Sandra Duerr, executive editor of The Tribune. “Those young professionals have clearly demonstrated dedication, innovation and excellence, enriching our county in the process.'’"

For additional information, go to The Tribune Stacey White

Eric Nulman receives a 2011-12 ACSA Award

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Eric Thomas Nulman (B.Arch 1999) has been awarded the 2011-12 ACSA New Faculty Teaching Award
Juror Comments: Eric’s work foregrounds the as yet unanswered question of what the aesthetic embodiment could be for the field’s growing interest in sustainability. He does this by offering studio courses that explore the affective potentials for design in a range of materials (from the artificial to the natural).

For additional information, go to ACSA/Awards 2011-12

The Material Innovations Lab (MIL) was recently awarded a Professional Learning Community grant from the Center for Teaching and Learning.

The PLC supports the development of a team of teacher-scholars from Architecture and other disciplines focusing on the design and fabrication of ecological building system components at full scale. The multidisciplinary team with expertise in the areas of sustainability, materials, building technology and high-tech fabrication methods will further their collective research interests and develop courses for interdisciplinary teaching. The PLC is facilitated by professors Carmen Trudell and Clare Olsen, who are currently joined by the members of the Material Innovations Lab: Mark Cabrinha, Jim Doerfler, and Jeff Ponitz. Additional members are welcome and encouraged to join the PLC. If you are interested please email ctrudell@calpoly.edu or clolsen@calpoly.edu.
For further information on the Material Innovations Lab Learning Community click here

Organic Farm: Homegarden
Interdisciplinary Design Workshop

Nov. 28th and 29th
9:00am-9:00pm
Kennedy Library Study Rm, TBD

Current design paradigms define both our role in the process of creating a new system as well as the intended function of the solution. What happens when the design process is radically changed and the roles of its participants are challenged? Come find out when we ask this question through a two-day, interdisciplinary permaculture design charrette of the Cal Poly Organic Farm Homegarden site!

Collaborating with many majors, including Architecture, Construction Management, Horticulture, Fruit Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and Biology, the design group will take a look at master-planning the homegarden site and re-envisioning the Organic Farm Marketplace and Processing building. The event shall be guided by Permaculture design principles that promote holistic systems thinking and an integration between the built and natural environments.

Participation is open to anyone to come in and out at anytime. Snacks and refreshments will be provided through generous support of the Architecture Department. Potential Participants please RSVP via email to Alex Vincent, 5th Year Architecture major at avincent@calpoly.edu or by phone at 805 729 6845.


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An exhibition of Polytechnic furniture artists & Vellum winners will be presented in the Robert E. Kennedy Libary, Learning Commons between November 7th - January 6, 2012.

A Hands-On Workshop -Furniture Papercraft, will be offered on Tuesday, November 8th in the Cafe Gallery, Learning Commons of the Kennedy Library.

Wiley Bookfair for CAED faculty

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Interested in finding out what it takes to get your book published? Join Wiley's executive editor Margaret Cummins as she guides you through the ins and outs of the publishing process (Thursday event)

Also, please come and visit John Wiley & Sons to see their latest publications in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, construction science and visualization! (Wednesday event)

Two events will take place:

First event with Sara Fries and Margaret Cummins: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2012 between 11:00 am - 2:00pm the the Berg Gallery (05-Room 105).

Second event with Margaret Cummins: Thursday, November 3rd, 2012 between 12:00 pm - 1:00pm the the Berg Gallery (05-Room 105).

Light lunch and refreshments will be served for the second event compliments of John Wiley. In order to secure sufficient lunches, please email Sara Fries to confirm your lunch attendance.

To view invitation, please go to Wiley Fall Bookfair

Rome Presentation by Scott Schlimgen, President Academic Initiatives Abroad Inc., (AIA): Thursday 11.03.2011

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Rome Program Coordinator and faculty member Scott Schlimgen, President Academic Initiatives Abroad Inc., (AIA) will be on campus to present the Fall 2012 Rome off-campus program that is open for ARCH, CRP, and LAND Architecture Students. Scott has taught the ARCH students over the past years, and was a colleague of the ARCH Department faculty prior his permanent relocation to Rome to head the AIA.

Event will take place on Thursday, November 3rd, 2012 between 6-7pm in building 05-Room 313.

For any additional information, please visit Rome Program on the ARCH Department's web page or talk to your respective Department Heads.

College Golf Challenge: Sunday 11.13.2011

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The Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Architecture -sponsored by The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) invite you and your friends to a round of golf and camaraderie Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Avila Bay Golf Course (7:30am Registration). Golfing format will be a four person gross scramble (no handicaps). Have a fun day on the golf course while supporting Cal Poly. Your donation will go to the program you indicated on the entry form.

For the schedule of events, sponsorship and Golf registration, please go to College Golf Challenge, or contact Zach Bache, AIAS Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator.

Parents Weekend 2011

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The Architecture Department welcomes all parents of our students to join us on Friday, October 28th, 2011 for a reception between 5-7pm in the Berg Gallery (room 05-105).

Students' work will be showcased during the event as well as student tours of select design studios, the Media Research Center, and the College's Workshop. Meet and greet with the Department Head, faculty, and students. We look forward meeting you during our event.

To view the schedule of Parents’ Weekend events, go to the Parent Program website.

Prof. Thomas Fowler selected as DesignIntelligence 25 Most Admired Educators of 2012

Prof. Thomas Fowler was included in this year's DesignIntelligence 25 Most Admired Educators of 2012. "Fowler's teaching responsibilities include third-year design and building technology courses. He also directs the computer laboratory he started in 1997 -the Collaborative Integrative Digital-Design Studio- which gives students access to the latest digital technology. Fowler has received a number of awards in recongition of this teaching and research. His practice experience includes working for Davis Brody Architects in New York City and Harman Cox in Washington, D.C."

Prof. Jim Doerfler will serve on BTES

Prof. Jim Doerfler was chosen as President-elect of the Building Technology Educators Society (BTES). The BTES is an organization of architectural educators, passionate about teaching the technology of building design and construction. The mission of the BTES is to promote and publish the best pedagogic practices, relevant research, scholarship, and other creative activity to facilitate student learning, advance innovation, and enhance the status of our disciplines in the profession at large.

2012 Design Intelligence rankings

The Architecture Department is pleased to announce that the Architecture Program is ranked again in the top six architecture schools nationwide, positioning itself fourth after Cornell University, University of Texas at Austin, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

DesignIntelligence survey ranks public and private degree programs nationally. Cal Poly’s Architecture program has made the nation’s Top 20 list since 2003 with a ranking of sixth or better. The full report can be ordered at the America's Best Architecture & Design Schools, 2012 Edition web site.

The Survey also rates the best institutions at preparing students for specific skills. Cal Poly's Program continues to be ranked the top program in the West, and for the first time it is ranked 8th in the Midwest. Additional skills assessment rankings position our program as:

In this year's introduction, James P. Cramer, writes that "... and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo continued to hold 4th place. Cal Poly deserves mention as one of the most consistently ranked schools in our research. Prior to this year’s ranking at 4th place, it achieved rankings as follows: 4,3,3,4,6,3,4,3 (averaging 3.77 over the past nine years). It is impressive to see a school so highly regarded year after year."

Vellum 2011

Vellum Design Build and the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) are pleased to announce the 8th Annual Vellum/CAED Furniture Exhibition. The exhibition of furniture designed and constructed by CAED students will be on display, time and location to be announced shortly. Student application

Gallery exhibition, judging and reception: Friday, November 4, 2011, 5:30-10:00pm

Location: 848 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

For additional information, please visit Vellum 2011

Prof. Chris Yip to lecture at Cal Poly on Thursday, October 20, 2011

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Dr. Chris Yip's will present "Characterizing the Difference between Chinese and Indian Traditional Architecture" on Thursday, 20 October, 11:10-12, in building 10-220. This talk is free and open to the public.

For additional information, go to the poster

Hearst Lecture Series: Jason McLennan will lecture today at 4pm in the Business Rotunda

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Considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement today, McLennan’s work has made a strong impact on the shape and direction of green building in the United States and Canada and he is a much sought after presenter and consultant on a wide-variety of green building and sustainability topics.

For additional information, go to the Hearst Lecture Series.

CAED Honored Alum: David J. Gilmore

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The Architecture Department is pleased to recognize alum David J. Gilmore (B.S. Arch 1976) at the 2011 Honored Alum. David is an architect and principal at the architectural firm LPA Inc., in Irvine CA.

The 2011 Honored Alumni Awards and Dinner Reception will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, 6:00pm at Cal Poly's PAC Pavilion followed at 7:30pm by a Dinner Reception at the Alex & Faye Spanos Theater Patio, Grand Avenue at Perimeter Drive.
For information on the event, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 805-756-2586.

For additional information, go to David Gilmore's BIO

Cal Poly Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award: Kenric B. Stone (B.Arch 1980)

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The Architecture Department is pleased to recognize alum Kenric B. Stone (B.Arch 1980) at the 2011 Honored Alum Recipient of the Cal Poly Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award. Ken is an architect and Vice-President and General Manager of the Austin Building and Design, Inc Office in Irvine, CA.

The 2011 Honored Alumni Awards and Dinner Reception will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, 6:00pm at Cal Poly's PAC Pavilion followed at 7:30pm by a Dinner Reception at the Alex & Faye Spanos Theater Patio, Grand Avenue at Perimeter Drive.
For information on the event, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 805-756-2586.

For additional information, go to Ken Stone BIO

Fall Career Fair: October 12/13, 2011

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Don't miss this opportunity to meet with over 150 employers seeking applicants from all colleges for Career, Summer, Internship and Co-op jobs!

Ware Malcomb, corporate recruiter of Ware Malcomb, Leading Design for Commercial Real Estate, I will be attending the all school Career Fair at Cal Poly SLO on Wednesday October 12.

Network: 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Pre-Arranged Interviews: 1:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Event Location: Chumash Auditorium and University Union Room 220

For more information, visit the Cal Poly Career Fair

Fall Study Abroad Fair: October 6, 2011

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Learn about study-abroad opportunities at Cal Poly at the Fall Study Abroad Fair set for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 6. The event will take place in the Business Breezeway (btwn. Bldgs. 2 & 3) because of rain.

The fair will showcase faculty-led quarter-abroad programs, the CSU’s International Academic Year-Long Programs, Cal Poly International Exchanges, and other affiliated programs. For more information, visit the International Education and Programs website.

SLO ARCH live recording of theStudio this Wednesday October 5th, 2011

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SLO ARCH is recording theStudio this Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 7pm - 8pm.

"SloArch.com is a news and entertainment site dedicated to strengthening the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture community. We are just in our infancy, but our goals are to bring assistance, education, and entertainment to the Cal Poly Architecture community though news coverage, media production, and community outreach."

Thank you to both hosts Tim Alatorre and Haley Gipe for their outreach efforts and their vision to include their alma mater in their professional lives.

More information about this recording, go to http://live.sloarch.com

Competition Winner: Mason Hayes

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Third year architecture student Mason Hayes and student colleague Richman Neuman of Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, placed third in the Sucker Punch Competition with their project titled " Center For Urban Farming Competition. Congratulations to both team members.

More information about the winning competition can be found at Sucker Punch Competition.

Mark Lakeman lecture: Friday 9.23.11

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The Landscape Architecture Department at Cal Poly is sponsoring a lecture on Friday, September 23rd, at 5:30 pm in the Berg Gallery by Mark Lakeman and Marisha Auerbach. Mark is the founder of the City Repair Project, among other world changing initiatives. Marisha is a practitioner and lecturer on permaculture and has collaborated with the City Repair Project.

City Repair is an organization composed mostly of volunteers whose mission is to educate and inspire people to "build community by creatively transforming public space into neighborhood gathering places."

The organization is best known for its community interventions, or "intersection repair" happenings, which are events that work to reclaim, for one day, residential street intersections as public plazas and gathering spaces. These efforts were born out of a desire to create stronger community ties in neighborhoods and highlight the lack of public spaces that are available within our physical environment. These events, which started with one intersection in Portland, are now a nationwide and even international phenomenon.

More information can be found at http://cityrepair.org/ and on the link to the lecture's poster.

2011-12 Lydia Humphrey Memorial Work Study Program

The Lydia Humphrey Memorial Work Study Program and Application for Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters 2011-2012 is now available and may be viewed from the links below:

http://www.caed.calpoly.edu/opportunities/work-study.html

http://www.caed.calpoly.edu/opportunities/work-study-application.html

Fall/Winter/Spring applications are due to the CAED Front Reception Desk (05-212) by the end of the day Monday, October 3, 2011.

Original signature, hard copy only accepted (unless oversees). All applicants' applications must be submitted to the Nora Mason, CAED Receptionist.

2011-12 Hearst Lecture Series

The College of Architecture is pleased to present this year's Hearst Lecture Series titled Standpoint.

To view guest speakers, please visit 11-12 Hearst Lecture Series

2011 Central Coast Bionners Conference

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In conjunction with the 2011-12 Hearst Lecture Series guest speaker Jason McLennon on Friday, October 14th, 2011, the Department invites you to visit the 2011 Central Coast Bionners' Conference that will take place in San Luis Obispo on October 14, 15, & 16, 2011.

In addition, Faculty Emeritus Ken Haggard will be signing his new book Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Daylighting and More Using Natural Flows, which he has co-authored with David A. Bainbridge.
For additional information, please to to Amazon. com and 2011 Central Coast Bionners' Conference

For additional information, please go to 2011 Central Coast Bionners' Conference

Prof. Emeritus Ken Haggard's new publication

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Professor emeritus and architect Kenneth Haggard has co-authored with David A. Bainbridge a new publication Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Daylighting and More Using Natural Flows,

To purchase this book, please go to Amazon.com.

Parents Weekend 2011

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The Architecture Department welcomes all parents of our students to join us on Friday, October 28th, 2011 for a reception between 5-7pm in the Berg Gallery (room 05-105).

Students, faculty, and alumni work will be showcased during the event as well as student tours of select design studios, the Media Research Center, and the College's Workshop. Meet and greet with the Department Head, faculty, and students. We look forward meeting you during our event.

To view the schedule of Parents’ Weekend events and register by Oct. 16, 2011, go to the Parent Program website. Please register early to ensure accommodation.

Renovated plotter room in the MRC

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Both the slide collection and the flat files that contained maps have been removed outside of the MRC. The plotter room is now solely dedicated to plotting, and with the addition of a new Canon IPF 815 44" plotter we hope that the CAED students will be better served with their printing requests.

For additional information about the MRC, go to Facilities MRC

Student nominated: Zach Bache

Zach Bache was selected in August to be on this year's Freedom Task Force for AIAS National.

Student assistant Job Opportunities at the MRC

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If you are interested in working in the MRC as a student assistant, please visit the MRC's web page and scroll to the bottom of the page for additional information.

Study 25-35 Hours per Week

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The Architecture Department supports the "Study 25-35 Hours per Week" Program. Good study habits are the foundation of a successful career at Cal Poly.

For additional information, go to 25-35 Hours

The Department welcomes three new tenure-track colleagues

The Architecture Department is pleased to welcome this Fall 2011 three new tenure-track colleagues -Assistant Professors Jeff Ponitz, Clare Olsen, and Carmen Trudell.

For additional information, please go to People

Are you a new prospective ARCH student?

MAKE CAL POLY YOUR ACADEMIC DESTINATION and visit the Architecture Department Prospective Students' web page to learn more about one of the most fascinating professions. Are you interested about learning architecture within a the rigorous design program? This might be the place to unfold your talent and curiosity!

For additional information, go to Prospective Students
For additional information about how to apply, go to Cal Poly Admissions Homepage

NAAB Accreditation recommendation

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At the July 2011 meeting of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the board reviewed the Visiting Team Report (VTR) for the California Polytechnic State University, College of Architecture and Environmental Design.

As a result, the professional architecture program -Bachelor of Architecture, was formally granted a six-year term of accreditation. the accreditation term is effective January 1, 2011. The program is scheduled for its next accreditation visit in 2017.

New ARCH publication (2011)

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Prof. Tom di Santo published Svizzera | Suisse X, a visual compilation of the 2010 summer off-campus program conducted in and around Switzerland.

This publication is part of the Architectural Environmental Design Press (AeDPress).

New ARCH publication (2011)

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Compilation of Cal Poly Architecture students thesis topics conducted during the AY 2010-2011. Each student presented their thesis at the Chumash Auditorium, May 28-30, 2011.

This publication is part of the Architectural Environmental Design Press (AeDPress).

2011 ACSA winner: Thomas Fagan

Thomas Fagan (currently a 4th year student attending CEPT in Ahmedabad, India) received for his project "Pulse" an Honorable Mention in the Open Category of the 11th annual steel design student competition, administered by ACSA and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). Student advisor: Prof. Thomas Fowler.

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