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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Filament Tower Part of Exhibit Columbus Exhibition Opening Aug. 23 

On Aug. 23, visitors to the opening of Exhibit Columbus will be the first to see the 30-foot-tall fiber-composite tower designed and built by faculty and students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of…
render of constructed filament tower
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Welcome [Back] Day 2019 Photo Gallery 

On August 20, 2019, the college hosted its annual Welcome [Back] Day for all new and returning faculty, staff and students. We had a lot of celebrate this year with our largest incoming class (close…
Welcome Back Day 2019 students
Thursday, August 15, 2019

College Announces 2019-2020 Lecture Series 

The College of Architecture and Design will welcome globally distinguished guest lecturers in its 2019-2020 public lecture series. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Art and Architecture Building, located at 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, in…
Monday, August 12, 2019

Guerguis Wins Prestigious Residency at Autodesk 

Assistant Professor of Architecture Maged Guerguis traveled to Erfurt, Germany, during the summer of 2019 to exhibit the design of AMIE (Additive Manufacturing and Integrated Energy) at the fourth annual 3D Pioneers Challenge (3DPC) and…
Animated gif of a model of AMIE
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Architecture Students Propose Ideas for East Knoxville’s Burlington 

Our college connects our students, faculty and staff with local communities to help design for a better future. During spring 2019, students in Architecture Professor Marleen Davis’ studio proposed ideas for the future of Burlington,…
students in the Burlington studio at one of the community reviews
Monday, July 29, 2019

Architecture Students Design/Build Micro Houses Using Digital Fabrication 

Our nationally commended Design/Build Program allows our students to translate their creative ideas into tangible products. We are committed to using our design knowledge and capabilities for good, as part of the University of Tennessee’s…
one of the student groups' micro houses, the plus pod for future UT dorm residents
Monday, July 22, 2019

College Creates School of Design to House Graphic Design, Industrial Design 

After approval by the University of Tennessee and Tennessee Higher Education Commission in July, the UT College of Architecture and Design has established a new academic unit, the School of Design.  The new school provides…
building on campus
Thursday, July 11, 2019

Big Orange and Beyond: Design Matters! Camp Welcomes Record Number of Students 

On July 14, we welcome 64 high school students who will spend a week on Rocky Top at Design Matters! Camp.  Each year, Design Matters! Camp continues to grow, and this year’s enrollment breaks all…
Two female campers in studio
Friday, May 24, 2019

Abudayyeh Receives Inaugural Professorship 

Asst. Professor of Interior Architecture Rana Abudayyeh has been named the recipient of the inaugural Robin Klehr Avia Professorship. The professorship recognizes and awards faculty excellence and strengthens the faculty recruitment and retention program at…
Profile Photo of Rana Abudayyeh
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Students Design and Build Interactive Structure that Reacts to Climate 

Our students create innovative designs every day, and we understand the importance of taking those designs from concept to reality. These types of design/build projects allow our students the opportunity to see their designs come…
The Color of Air lit up at night

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