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A presentation showcasing several projects among the College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) students, faculty and Indonesian city officials from the City of Pangkalpinang took place in late April after a group from Indonesia, including the Mayor of Pangkalpinang, visited UF for a week. Not only did Indonesian city officials travel to visit Gainesville, […]

Congratulations to our 2016 distinguished alumni! Architecture Michelle Amt B.Des 1993 Serves as Chief of Staff for William McDonough, coordinating and prioritizing activities across his three businesses and two non-profits. Prior to assuming her current role in 2011, Michelle was a Director at William McDonough + Partners, the award-winning architecture firm specializing in sustainable design.

On May 13, two DCP faculty members were recognized at the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s 38th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference in Tallahassee for their efforts and accomplishments in the field of historic preservation: Janet Snyder Matthews, historic preservation associate scholar, was honored as the recipient of the Senator Bob Williams Award announced by the

During the Spring 2016 semester, the college’s schools and departments each held award ceremonies to honor and recognize faculty, students, alumni and friends. Below is the listing of the top awards recipients. Architecture: Lifetime Achievement Award Karl Thorne Distinguished Service Award Franca Stocco Young Architects Design Award Kelly Ard Haigh Design Excellence Award Kathryn Dean

Recently, Sherry Ahrentzen, a Shimberg Center for Housing Studies professor, had an article in published in The Conversation featuring the book she co-authored about designing homes for people on all parts of the autism spectrum.

Each year, the college recognizes outstanding students who have excelled in academics, leadership and service, and are strong representatives of their graduating class – Congratulations to this year’s award winners! 2016 College of Design, Construction and Planning Student Academic Achievement Awards Undergraduate Student Academic Achievement Award Finalists: Samantha L. Leonard, Rains Vickery Graduate Student Academic Achievement Award: Master’s Finalist: Robert

Four DCP graduates are taking sustainability to the sea – and beyond – as they begin active duty in the United States Navy. After walking across the stage during April’s commencement ceremony, sustainability and the built environment students Adam Campbell, George Andrew Davis, Jr., Gerardo Contreras and David Bailey, have officially become officers and are ready

Different cultures, multiple languages, one goal. That was the objective of a two-week long, international collaborative workshop organized that developed concepts for the urban and cultural adaption to sea level rise, an escalating issue along Florida’s coasts and other parts of the world. The focus on Florida is component toward a world view across the

Gainesville enjoys the presence of one of the largest and best architecture schools in the country. The students are renowned for their outstanding work ethic, and exhibited here is evidence of what they offer. The work on the wall is speculative, integrative, inventive, visionary and sustainable. The four-year undergraduate architecture degree at UF, provides an

Elizabeth Calienes, DCP doctoral student, received national recognition for outstanding research using a innovative multi-methods design in her study entitled “What Elements of the Retail Store Environment Keep the Millennial Shopper Engaged?” This research was presented at the 2016 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) conference in Portland, Oregon. During a refereed poster session, Elizabeth presented research insights, based on a large image bank of annotated retail