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The University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning embraces the grand global challenges of the day as openings for radical action toward more just, resilient, and enriching communities for all. Our deep-rooted traditions in hands-on, activist teaching and research situates our work in the communities around us and translates ideas into built works and realized plans. Embedded in the City of Buffalo, on the western edge of New York State, we engage the transitioning landscapes of our host city in globally relevant investigations in inclusive design, food systems planning, community-based economic development, climate resilient design and sustainable housing. Top-ranked for research among our peers in the Association of American Universities, we collaborate with community and industry partners and across the disciplines at UB, the most comprehensive public research university in the northeastern United States. The only school of architecture and planning in The State University of New York (SUNY), we offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, including a nationally accredited MArch and MUP, SUNY’s only MS in real estate development and nine dual-degree programs.

10/30/2026

“Unfinished Utopia: The Story of UB’s North Campus” will be presented by Kelly Hayes McAlonie, director of campus planning, and Greg Delaney, clinical associate professor in the Department of Architecture and director of experiential learning, on Nov. 2 at 5:30PM at the Woldman Theatre in Norton Hall on UB’s North Campus.

The talk explores what drove the decision to expand UB in Amherst, the design that shaped the campus’ first building, and some of the myths that have grown up around the campus’ history.

The lecture is made possible by University Facilities, the SUNY Construction Fund, and the School of Architecture and Planning. Hope to see you there!

10/29/2026

Are you considering applying to our Master of Architecture program? Join us for a virtual Portfolio Review Session with Erkin Özay, chair and associate professor of Architecture, on Nov. 19 and Dec. 9. Learn how to showcase your unique story and let your portfolio be the voice that sets you apart!

This event will show students how to build strong portfolios, talk basic design curation, and be better prepared to submit a strong application leading up to the early graduate submission deadline of January 15, 2027.

Learn more and RSVP at the link in our profile.

10/28/2026

What if a museum were no longer simply a place that contains art, but an architectural experience that becomes part of the exhibition itself? The project “AURORA” — selected to receive a 2026 Architecture MasterPrize in the Exhibition category, developed by Alireza Bohrani (MArch ‘27) and Sukriti Sharma (MArch ‘26) through the Spring 2025 “City of Art” design studio directed by Associate Professor Miguel Guitart — begins with this question, challenging the conventional relationship between architecture, art, and human experience. Here, the contemporary museum becomes a continuous spatial journey where movement, perception, and artistic expression are inseparable.

Traditionally, museums distinguish between spaces of circulation and spaces of exhibition. Instead, “AURORA” transforms circulation into the organizing principle of the museum. The ambition is not simply to create a fluid architectural form, but to reconsider where an exhibition begins, and how architecture itself can participate in the experience of art.

Learn more at the link in our profile.

10/27/2026

Are you ready to shape the future of real estate? The Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) program offers you the opportunity to learn how to design, finance, and develop impactful projects — while addressing critical issues such as affordability, sustainability, and community resilience. On Tuesday November 3 join Matt Roland, director of the Real Estate Development Program, to learn why UB may be the right fit for you:

✅ Career-Ready Skills for Real-World Impact

✨ Enhance Your Expertise with the Advanced Certificate in Affordable Housing

📈 Why UB’s School of Architecture and Planning? Learn about the curriculum, career opportunities, and how we prepare students to be leaders in sustainable and equitable development.

RSVP at the link in our profile for this VIRTUAL opportunity to ask questions and explore your future in real estate on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki and Doug Levere

10/25/2026

A sincere thanks to Wendel — a local architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management firm — who opened their doors to our students this semester! Offering a more concrete understanding of how the profession works, these tours show how ideas become buildings while providing exposure to professional connections, firm culture, local landmarks, and even alternate career paths.

Photos: Elaine Chow

10/24/2026

Can AI coach you to build a better bridge? Join the UB AI Showcase on November 4th to see the Spaghetti Bridge Design Coach!

Assistant Professor Anahita Khodadadi introduces the Spaghetti Bridge Design Coach, an AI-enabled teaching companion developed to support architecture students through the process of designing and fabricating a spaghetti bridge. The Coach was developed in response to a practical teaching challenge: how can an instructor provide individualized design consultation and timely feedback to more than 100 students working simultaneously on an open-ended structural design problem?

Rather than providing students with a finished bridge design, the AI Coach is designed to guide them through the process by asking questions, prompting them to consider different design decisions, helping them reason about structural behavior and fabrication constraints, responding to questions, and assisting with troubleshooting. Visitors will be invited to try a short bridge-design challenge and interact directly with the Coach to experience how AI can function as a scalable teaching companion. The demonstration will also encourage discussion about an important educational question: how can AI provide individualized support while still requiring students to think, make decisions, and remain responsible for their designs?

Learn more about the UB AI Showcase at the link in our profile, taking place on Wednesday, November 4, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the UB Student Union.

Photos: Douglas Levere

10/22/2026

This month, the Architecture Living Learning Community attended Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s “First Friday,” where 22 architecture students explored interactive art events and activities inspired by the exhibitions and works on view.

Gregory Delaney, director of experiential learning and clinical associate professor in the Department of Architecture, gave a brief talk about the architecture of the museum campus and the notable architects that designed the three distinct, yet connected, buildings. The latest expansion was completed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), one of the practices these students study in their ARC 121: Introduction to Architecture class.

Some first-year students that attended shared their reflections on the experience with Eric Streeter, assistant dean for enrollment, advisement, and student success. Here’s what they found most interesting, meaningful, or impactful:
- “I enjoyed being able to learn about the historic architecture of the museum and how each new addition connected to the past, and being able to get a mix of education as well as the option to explore.” - Dia Haas

- “I really liked the in depth presentation of the architecture and the explanation of how it all evolved. A personal part of this trip was how connecting and interactive the museum is inside but also with the fact that the museum is standing for the people and a highlight of Buffalo. To have such a grand structure be open to the public in a very subjective way is a very nice way to bring people from Buffalo together.” - Mariam Rehman

- “I personally found being able to learn how buildings like the AKG can go through different additions and variations but still maintain their originality really meaningful — it opened my eyes in regards to creativity and a new perspective on my possible future studio work.”

- “I found understanding the history of the space helped me better appreciate the architecture and the art within it.”

10/21/2026

At UB’s School of Architecture and Planning, our students learn to build better futures — as they test ideas and discover new possibilities. Our Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design degree provides a strong foundation for careers in city planning, historic preservation, sustainability, community development, and other allied fields. If you aspire to work in urban design or economic development, this four-year program offers a path to our accredited two-year Master of Urban Planning program.

Learn more and apply at the link in our profile (and don’t miss SUNY free application week, happening now through Nov. 2). 🎓💰

10/20/2026

For architecture student Janice Ng, the movie “Mirai” first showed her how an architect can control the environment around them. This year, Janice has the honor of being named our Fred Wallace Brunkow Fellow. In this role, she’ll lead the curation of Intersight, an annual journal that showcases the creative and scholarly work of our students.

Photos: Frank Napolski, Greg Serweta, Maryanne Schultz

10/16/2026

The third phase of our Designing for Resiliency Project, “Advancing Resilient Design through Criticism” symposium, brought together two panels of distinguished academics and practitioners to UB’s South Campus. The discussion examined key insights that came out of this year’s Resilient Campus International Design Competition, exploring how those ideas might inform future design strategies.

Opportunities for growth that were discussed ranged from adopting a tend-and-mend approach, to designing with deconstruction in mind, to optimizing existing structures instead of building new ones. Valuable takeaways were identified for attendees at all levels — students, faculty, and those working in architectural practice.

Kiel Moe reminded us: “It’s ultimately on all of us to insist and raise the level of discourse, raise the literacy, hold practices and clients accountable, and avoid simple greenwashing narratives.”

Learn more about their discussion at the link in our profile, and thank you to our distinguished panelists!

Panelists: Salmaan Craig, Felix Heisel, Miho Mazereeuw, Karen M’Closkey, Kiel Moe, Erkin Özay, Kristine Stiphany, Charles Waldheim
Moderated by Julia Czerniak + Nina-Marie Lister

Photos: Douglas Levere

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