Texas Architecture@UTSOA

The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture is a community of architects, landscape architects, planners, preservationists, and interior designers.

 Austin, Texas
soa.utexas.edu
Joined April 2011
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The countdown is ON! On Saturday, May 9, we celebrate our students at commencement. We are *so proud* of your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you walk the stage! 🥹
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A student throws her graduation cap in front of a green door

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A student holds a construction book in front of their face, posing in graduation regalia

ALT A student holds a construction book in front of their face, posing in graduation regalia

a group of 5 students pose in a courtyard in graduation regalia

ALT a group of 5 students pose in a courtyard in graduation regalia

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Mar 1
Students in need of support today can access services on campus from 3 to 5 p.m. at WCP 1.118. The Counseling & Mental Health Center will have counselors available for walk-in counseling. Student Outreach & Support will also be on site.
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Jan 24
The National Weather Service is anticipating ice accumulation beginning early Saturday evening, and we want to ensure the safety of our students, employees and campus guests. The University will close and all events will be cancelled from 5 PM Saturday until 12 PM Sunday. We will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the conditions and provide updates via Longhorn Alert if that closure is extended. All updates will be posted in real-time to the Longhorn Alert website. Make sure you bookmark the site and check it regularly: longhornalert.utexas.edu/
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‼️ Employers and firms, mark your calendars for our annual Career Fair on February 6 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center’s Zlotnik Family Ballroom. You can register here: utexas.12twenty.com/events/3…
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@UTexasResearch
10 Oct 2025
📚 Announcing the 2025 Hamilton Book Awards finalists — four faculty authors whose books deepen knowledge and engage broad audiences. Presented in partnership with the @universitycoop, the awards recognize exceptional longform research and scholarship. Christopher Long (@UTSOA) — "Lucian Bernhard" David M. Rabban (@UTexasLaw) — "Academic Freedom" Michael Sierra-Arévalo (@UTAustinSoc @LiberalArtsUT) — "The Danger Imperative" David B. Spence (@UTexasLaw) — "Climate of Contempt" Explore their work ➡️ bit.ly/46i30QT #TexasResearch #WhatStartsHere #ItStartsWithResearch
Promotional graphic for the 2025 Hamilton Book Awards featuring finalist Lucian Bernhard, with an image of the person and their book titled 'Christopher Long.'

ALT Promotional graphic for the 2025 Hamilton Book Awards featuring finalist Lucian Bernhard, with an image of the person and their book titled 'Christopher Long.'

2025 Hamilton Book Finalist poster featuring the book 'Academic Freedom from Professional Norm to Right' by David M. Rabban. The cover includes a portrait of David M. Rabban smiling, set against a red and blue background.

ALT 2025 Hamilton Book Finalist poster featuring the book 'Academic Freedom from Professional Norm to Right' by David M. Rabban. The cover includes a portrait of David M. Rabban smiling, set against a red and blue background.

Promotional image for the 2025 Hamilton Book Finalists featuring 'The Danger Imperative' by Michael Sierra-Arévalo. The cover displays a shark graphic and the subtitle 'Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing.' A portrait of the author is also shown.

ALT Promotional image for the 2025 Hamilton Book Finalists featuring 'The Danger Imperative' by Michael Sierra-Arévalo. The cover displays a shark graphic and the subtitle 'Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing.' A portrait of the author is also shown.

2025 Hamilton Book Award finalist announcement featuring the book 'Climate of Contempt: How to Rise Above U.S. Energy Transition Partisanship' by David B. Spence. The cover shows a landscape with industrial smokestacks.

ALT 2025 Hamilton Book Award finalist announcement featuring the book 'Climate of Contempt: How to Rise Above U.S. Energy Transition Partisanship' by David B. Spence. The cover shows a landscape with industrial smokestacks.
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📝 Applications are open for 2026-2027 undergraduate and graduate programs! Apply today to join an interdisciplinary community of designers, planners, and scholars committed to creative exploration, ambitious scholarship and critical practice. 🔗 soa.utexas.edu/apply
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Proud is an understatement.🤘🤘🤘 Check out this article from Austin Home Magazine, which names multiple UTSOA graduates as 2025 rising stars in Austin design! 🔗 bit.ly/4mkNg41

2025 Rising Stars in Austin Design

  Lauren Boyd Project Designer at Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Lauren joined Michael Hsu Office of Architecture in 2021, drawn by the firm’s

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A new report from @texas2036 and @utsoa finds that medium- and high-density housing (like townhomes + small multifamily) generates more revenue for Texas cities than it costs to serve, sometimes over $3K more per unit, outperforming suburban sprawl: bit.ly/4gbFx7g
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Texas Architecture retweeted
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3 Sep 2025
UT scholars were honored with some of the nation’s highest academic recognitions in 2025 👏 Jacqueline Jones — Pulitzer Andrew Riggsby — Guggenheim Peniel Joseph — Carnegie Tara Dudley — Mellon New Directions Vasiliki Skreta — Arrow Prize Zak Page — PECASE Scholar Jamie Pennebaker — NAS Ellen Rathje & Dale Klein — NAE These recognitions highlight the contributions our faculty make across disciplines by advancing research that changes our lives and our communities. #TexasResearch #WhatStartsHere #ItStartsWithResearch
Graphic featuring portraits of nine UT Austin faculty members honored in AY 2025 with major national awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Guggenheim, Carnegie, Mellon New Directions, Arrow Prize, PECASE, and induction into the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering. The images are arranged in a collage around a blue banner with the text ‘AY 2025 Faculty Honors & Awards’ and the TEXAS Research logo.

ALT Graphic featuring portraits of nine UT Austin faculty members honored in AY 2025 with major national awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Guggenheim, Carnegie, Mellon New Directions, Arrow Prize, PECASE, and induction into the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering. The images are arranged in a collage around a blue banner with the text ‘AY 2025 Faculty Honors & Awards’ and the TEXAS Research logo.
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Michael Benedikt, who served the School of Architecture community for 50 years, died on Aug. 13. A true polymath, Benedikt left a profound impact on School of Architecture students and faculty, and the field at large. soa.utexas.edu/news/memoriam…
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On view at The Materials Lab this fall, Danelle Briscoe's exhibition asks the question: Can we truly call a system 'green' if it’s propped up by materials that may outlive the ecosystems they aim to sustain? soa.utexas.edu/news/reflecti…
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Known for stunning residential work elegantly situated in nature, Professor Kevin Alter's practice @alterstudio50 has designed award-winning spaces in Austin and beyond for 20+ years. Learn more about their work & process: soa.utexas.edu/news/faculty-…
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New and visiting faculty join #UTSOA this fall, bringing with them fresh insights and new perspectives in architecture, interior design, and planning: soa.utexas.edu/news/announci… @LidyaCanoP @TheLBJSchool @ARTITEC
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Our faculty are known for their expansive professional practices that extend beyond the university, so we’re kicking off a new series to feature their research and design work. First up is Allison Gaskins of 3 Fold Design Studio: soa.utexas.edu/news/faculty-…
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9 Jul 2025
If you’re a #UTAustin student who needs extra support, we’re here to help. 🧡🤘 Learn more: deanofstudents.utexas.edu/so…
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UT Austin architecture (@UTSOA) faculty are working alongside communities across Texas to address challenges in housing, infrastructure, and climate resilience. Their research and engagement are creating lasting public impact. utex.as/4n5qkr9

Transcending Civic and Institutional Boundaries to Transform Texas Communities

The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Center for Sustainable Development Organizes First-Ever Planning and Design Forum for Texas County Judges

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UTSOA alumni Ryan Anderson and Russell Hill are building bold, sustainable, and durable design with RAD Furniture—featured in @MetropolisMag! Read how their SoCal workshop blends architectural thinking and craft: bit.ly/4epMh0o

Inside Three Sustainable SoCal Design Workshops - Metropolis

With a vertically integrated approach, three SoCal design workshops are making design more adaptable and resource conscious.

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The inaugural Planning and Design Forum by the Center for Sustainable Development at UTSOA brought together county judges and faculty subject-matter experts for open, bipartisan dialogue on Texas’ urgent planning and design challenges. 🔗 bit.ly/4jTPAhw
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An outstanding leader, architect, teacher, and a radiant positive force in our field, it’s no surprise that Professor Elizabeth Danze has been named one of the 2025 #Texas10 by @texasexes. Explore her decades-long impact on architectural education: bit.ly/449Fiow
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UTSOA Associate Professor and land use expert Robert Paterson weighs in on zoning challenges in Elon Musk’s newly incorporated city of Starbase, featured in today’s @washingtonpost. washingtonpost.com/nation/20… #UTSOA #LandUse #TexasPlanning

SpaceX’s town in Texas warns residents may lose property rights

SpaceX’s company town in Texas, Starbase, is warning residents that they may lose property rights if officials approve zoning changes this month.

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