College of Architecture

Fall Newsletter

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News from around the college

Campus

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Innovators Shine: 3rd Annual Showcase

Over 1,000 gathered at the Annual Showcase to explore student innovations, sustainable building techniques and the growing impact of AI on the future of design and construction.

Read about this year's event

Research

Dr. Dingding Ren holds up the drone equipped with a thermal camera that was used for the research project.

Abandoned Land Makes Houston Hotter

A new study reveals that abandoned buildings and paved lots across Houston are driving land temperatures up to 20 degrees hotter.

Explore the heat research

Former Student

Sidewalk pedestrians walk past a new bus shelter. Two residents wait under the shelter.

Reimagining LA's Bus Shelter Design

Architecture alum Carlos Madrid III '91 is leading a major redesign of Los Angeles' bus shelters to bring shade, comfort and dignity to the city’s transit riders.

Meet the lead designer

Campus

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Aggies Forge Industry Connections

Students connected with industry leaders at multiple career fairs, where companies recruited students for internships and full-time jobs.

Learn about the fall career fairs

Students

A master plan redesign for Hensel Park rendered by Texas A&M student Na Wang.

Aggie Wins Global Research Award

Urban and regional science doctoral student Na Wang earned a top honor in landscape architecture for her award-winning, age-friendly community redesign of Hensel Park.

Catch up on more student news

Faculty & Staff

Illustration of digital designs of a city.

New Book on AI in Urban Planning

Dr. Tom Sanchez, a landscape architecture and urban planning professor, has released a new book exploring how AI tools are revolutionizing urban planners' workflow.

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On Your Radar

Wei Yan

How AI is Transforming Architecture

Dr. Wei Yan, an architecture professor, explained how AI tools are revolutionizing architectural design by enabling instant 3D modeling and interactive feedback.

Explore college experts in the news

Upcoming Events

College Tailgates on Saturday, Nov. 15

Join the College of Architecture and its departments for four fun-filled tailgates at Aggie Park for the Texas A&M vs. South Carolina game on Saturday, Nov. 15.

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