Architecture student Peter Mall and Construction Science student Holly Snow won a Distinction in Undergraduate Research Award for their presentation at the Undergraduate Research Day on Saturday, April 13, 2013.
Their presentation was entitled “Why Use Compressed Earth Blocks?” was based on their work with the College’s current project using Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB’s) for Habitat for Humanity. Holly and Peter were instrumental in the energy compliance and construction documents submitted to the City of Norman, which resulted in the issuance of the building permit in 6 business days.
Dan Butko of Architecture and Lisa Holliday of Construction Science supervised the student’s work.
Students Win Research Award
Students, Faculty Awarded EPA Funding for Compressed Earth Block Research
Students and faculty from the College of Architecture headed to Washington D.C. April 21-23, 2012 to compete for Phase II funding from the Environmental Protections Agency. After demonstarting their earth block technology on the National Mall during the expo and competition, the CEB team was awarded a $90,000 grant. The grant will allow the team to build and monitor a Habitat for Humanity house out of compressed earth blocks and compare the CEB home to a conventionally wood-framed house on an adjacent lot. The team was awarded EPA P3 Phase I funding in the summer of 2011. See photos and learn more.
Architecture Course Supports CASA Playouse Project for Third Year
The University of Oklahoma’s College of Architecture is participating in the Playhouse Parade project for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Oklahoma County. This is the third year the college has been involved in the project. The playhouses will be raffled off to raise money for the organization, which provides trained court appointed volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused or neglected children in the juvenile court system. Read more.
Philadelphia Studio Builds Foundation for Futures
OU College of Architecture students unveiled a yearlong urban design concept project for final review Wednesday. The presentation was 1 p.m. in Gould Hall’s Buskuhl Gallery and showed a scaled replica of a design plan for downtown Philadelphia, the result of eight months of work.
See the students' work.
Bradford White Fiske and Joseph Castner, consultants for KlingStubbins design firm, attended the review. The pair lectured to faculty and students about KlingStubbins’ design projects and critiqued student designs, architecture professor Khosrow Bozorgi said. Read more.
Fall 2012 Dream Course to Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration Using Building Information Modeling
Associate Professor of Architecture Lee Fithian and Assistant Professor of Construction Science Tamera McCuen were approved to lead a Dream Course in fall 2012 by the University of Oklahoma. The course will raise OU's image as a leader in interdisciplinary collaboration enabled by innovative technology. The Dream Course will provide a unique opportunity for students to work with design and construction professionals on virtual teams. Read more.
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Mentoring Program
The mentoring program familiarizes students with the practice of architecture through mentoring with local professionals. Learn more.