Monday, September 16, 2024By: Kyle Niblett How are communities designed in a way that not only minimizes the loss of Florida’s natural ecosystems, but actually supports them? This question and more were answered at the annual University of Florida Residential Summit, hosted by the College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP). The event took place […]
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024By: Jori Rzepecki As coastal development threatens natural habitats, an unlikely ally for endangered seabirds has emerged: gravel rooftops. University of Florida landscape architecture student Megan Laffey dedicated her summer to exploring this connection through an internship with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and American Bird Conservancy (ABC). Laffey’s research
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Friday, June 28, 2024By: Kyle Niblett With all the late nights spent in studio, University of Florida senior Carly Delay has worked tirelessly toward one goal: designing themed spaces. Her goal, zoos specifically, is to create habitats that prioritize the welfare of animals while also sparking excitement in visitors as patrons learn more about the
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Thursday, May 23, 2024By: Kyle Niblett The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced the election of University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture Chair Jules Bruck as one of 40 ASLA Fellows in 2024. ASLA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the
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Last Thursday and Friday, our BLA Seniors had their Capstone Reviews for their capstone courses with Dr. Yi Luo, PhD, PLA and Dr. Kevin Thompson. Each student presented their work to other students, faculty, and guest jurors. We appreciate all those who attended, especially our guest jurors who took the time out of their busy
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Thursday, April 18, 2024By: Kyle Niblett University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture Assistant Professor Nicholas Serrano was recently awarded the 2024 Research Incentive Award, the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) announced this past month. Joined by Annicia Streete and Brendan Harmon from Louisiana State University, the trio’s project aims to prototype a method for
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024By: Kyle Niblett More than 100 people passionate about the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture descended upon the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning this past Wednesday evening for an extravagant gala celebrating the 90th anniversary of the department. The event was sponsored by CHW Professional Consultants, an NV5
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The University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture held its ninth annual Edward D. Stone, Jr. lecture this past Wednesday as part of its 90th anniversary celebration. The keynote speaker was Kona A. Gray, who discussed grounded landscapes and how we can celebrate the environment and create spaces that support the surrounding nature rather than
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