The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to share the 2018 issue of Design Sooner, highlighting community engagement efforts from the past year.
Reflecting on the College’s work, Dean Hans E. Butzer writes that, “The range of projects, from Blanchard, Oklahoma, to northern Uganda, is a testament to our students’ abilities and ambitions.” He continued, “It is also an indication of our faculty and staff team’s commitment to providing ideal and inspired learning environments for our students.”
View the document below for highlights of our work that explores issues of transdisciplinary collaboration, healthy built environments, social equity and more!
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
