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@utsoaWhat role can AI take in architectural design? UT Architecture students are exploring the possibilities through design generation—inputting text prompts and photos of their architectural models to quickly produce 50,000+ new designs.
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@utsoaWe’re looking forward to Jesús Vassallo’s lecture, "Broad Spectrum Architecture," this coming Monday! In it, he will reflect on the problem of realism in architecture as a profession and a discipline—illustrated by his recent projects.
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@utsoaTune into our stories tomorrow for a takeover with Master of Landscape Architecture student Nicki Fry (@nickiiiif)! She will take us through her time in Rome with the “Future Forests” Advanced Studio led by @phoebelickwar.
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@utsoaProfessor David Heymann’s (@davidheymannphoto) fall Advanced Studio is working on the design of a research center for the University of San Francisco Quito’s (@usfq) Tandayapa Cloud Forest Reserve (@tandayapausfq), using timber construction.
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@utsoaOur own Professor Larry Speck—who may be the foremost expert on the iconic UT Tower—gave the @Statesman a historic tour of the 87-year-old building in preparation for today’s announcement: The first-ever exterior renovations of the Tower will begin in November!
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@utsoa“The Nature of Reality: The Diaspora of Tibetan Buddhism in Austin” by Benjamin Boehle, Nicholas Jones @11nickjones and Shannon Stack @shannon_stack for Adam Barbe’s @adambarbe Landscape Architecture III course // 2023-2024 Design Excellence winner
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@utsoaWe’re thrilled to celebrate alumnus Jim Susman & Professor Emeritus Sinclair Black as Texas Society of Architects 2024 Award Winners!
🏅Jim Susman, FAIA: The Medal for Lifetime Achievement (TxA’s highest honor)
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@utsoaBooks aren’t the only items UTSOA students are buying for their studies ✍️ Through the collaborative support of faculty, administration, and the @utsoatechlab, our newly opened Fabrication Media Store is making basic materials more affordable and accessible for students!
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@utsoaCongratulations to Master of Architecture students Paula Cano and Ciara Hackman for winning the 2024 Student Design Award from AIA Dallas! @aiadallas