Professors Onezieme Mouton and Michael McClure were joined by Professor Emeritus Edward Cazayoux when they took their students on an 11-mile hike through the Louisiana wetlands from Fresh Water Bayou to Chenier au Tigre. The 20 students were taking part in an essential component of the immersive course titled studiEAUX where both the practical and...

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN POWELL ! Interior Design Professor, ASID Faculty Advisor, and Interior Design Program Coordinator Brian Powell was recently named the 2011 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dr. Ray Authement Excellence In Teaching Award recipient. Mr. Powell earned his M.F.A. from Louisiana Tech University and B.A. from Louisiana State University. He is an NCIDQ certified...

Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas was the site for the annual ASID South Central Student Career Day held on February 3-4, 2012. In attendance were, from left, Peggy Smith, current ASID student chapter president Emily Svendson, Lindsey Lomenzo, Megan Zerangue, Faculty Advisor Brian Powell, and Laura Taylor. Conference events included a keynote panel of designers...

ESKEW+DUMEZ+RIPPLE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (Application Guidelines) At Eskew+Dumez+Ripple (EDR) we appreciate the fresh enthusiasm, ambitious problem solving, and diverse backgrounds that young professionals bring to the quality of work in our studio. Situated in one of the most culturally rich cities in the world, New Orleans offers an urban environment with a vibrant music scene, world-...

Tour “Event House” at 500 Madison Street on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Architecture students designed this “green” home as a way to revitalize some of Lafayette’s neglected neighborhoods. The home is powered by solar energy and has an energy-efficient cooling and heating system. It was constructed with sustainable, renewable materials....

Recently Ryan Duplechien, Salem Alghubari, Rayan Mourcy, and Eiyad Samrkandy designed and installed an automation and monitoring system to integrate electrical devices with each other. Home Performance Tracking monitors the temperature and humidity inside and outside the house, as well as use of various electrical devices and appliances around the house. Check out the BeauSoleil...

School of Architecture and Design students will have an opportunity to meet with state and national architecture and design firms to explore job options during Career Day at Fletcher Hall Room 101. Thanks to sponsors Noble Plastics, KidKraft, Abell+Crozier Architects, Gulf South Business Systems, Ziler Architects, and assistance from the UL Lafayette Career Services Department....

Freshman students in the School of Architecture and Design recently worked on a Habitat for Humanity home located on Gillman Street in Lafayette as part of the UNIV 100 Freshman Seminar which engages students in the university, educational experience, and through community service learning projects. This section of the course is being taught by S....

Please join us for the dedication ceremony for Louida Fuselier on Friday, November 4, 2011 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at 448 Carver Street, Lafayette, Louisiana. This event is sponsored by Lafayette Habitat for Humanity, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Realtor Association of Acadiana in conjunction with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Architecture...

Presentation by Alex O’Briant, AIA, Associate, Ennead Architects LLP, is scheduled Friday, November 4, 2011 at 12:00 noon in Fletcher Hall Room 134. Lecture is free and open to the public. Although all architecture is inherently ‘contextual’, prioritizing how various factors influence design is an inherent challenge to every project. This presentation will use case...

      Dr. Lori Ryker will speak on Artemis-Remote Studio on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 12:00 noon in Fletcher 134. Lecture is open to the public and is free of charge. The Remote Studio requires the dedication of one semester of full-time study in Montana. Living and learning occurs in the same building...