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Cal Poly Alumnus "Weird Al" Earns Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
Feb 11, 2019
CAED architecture alumnus Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic (ARCH, 1980) earned another Grammy award on Feb. 10. This time it was for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Architecture Students Design Future of Devastated Town of Paradise
Feb 11, 2019
Reimagine Paradise: Cal Poly Architecture Students Design Future of Devastated Northern California Town
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Three months after the Camp Fire destroyed much of the Northern California town of Paradise, Cal Poly students are working on plans intended to give its thousands of displaced residents hope for the future. Thirty-six third-year architecture students are coordinating with peers from two other universities to reimagine how Paradise can rebuild after the devasting fire killed 86 people and burned more than 13,900 homes in November.
Architecture Professor Tom Fowler Receives Prestigious CSU Teaching Award
Jan 22, 2019
SAN LUIS OBISPO — In recognition of extraordinary commitment and dedication, Cal Poly architecture Professor Thomas Fowler has been selected a 2019 recipient of the prestigious Wang Family Excellence Award by the California State University (CSU).
The annual award, established in 1998, recognizes four outstanding CSU faculty members and one staff member who have distinguished themselves by exemplary contributions and achievements.
Cal Poly Construction Management Students Sweep Invitational Competition
Dec 10, 2018
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cal Poly construction management students garnered four first-place trophies at the recent Associated Schools of Construction Region 3 Division Competition in Downers Grove, Illinois. This is the first year that Cal Poly’s teams have swept first place in all of the open national categories of Concrete, Electrical, Preconstruction, and Project Solutions.
Architecture Students 15th Annual Vellum Furniture Design Show
Oct 24, 2018
Cal Poly Architecture Students to Exhibit Furniture Designs in 15th Annual Show Nov. 2 and 3
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cal Poly’s Architecture Department is co-hosting the 15th annual Vellum Furniture Design Exhibition with Vellum Design Build, a San Luis Obispo design-and-build firm, on Nov. 2 and 3. The juried competition asks students to conceive and construct projects that range from tables and chairs to light fixtures, toys and other furniture design solutions that will be on display in downtown San Luis Obispo at 1185 Monterey St., between Santa Rosa and Toro streets.
Professor Thomas Fowler Awarded Distinguished Teaching Award
Sep 13, 2018
Professor Thomas Fowler teaches third-year design and building technology courses, works with independent study students and co-teaches a combined interdisciplinary fourth-year studio and a graduate-level building design studio. He brings more than 30 years of teaching and a breadth of design experience that are not lost on architecture students at any level of the program.
“I can say he challenges me to think about where I am in life, how I am learning, and how to take charge of my own learning in ways I haven’t done in the past,” said one senior in her nomination letter.
Construction Management Students Win Top Honors at National Competition
Mar 12, 2018
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cal Poly construction management students earned top honors and took home more trophies than any other university at the Associated Schools of Construction competition in Reno, Nevada. Seven out of 12 Cal Poly teams placed in the top three spots in their respective categories.
Cal Poly students earned first in the Mechanical, Preconstruction, and Project Management categories; second in the Heavy Civil category; and third in the Design Build, Electrical, and Virtual Design and Construction categories. All were national awards except for the Heavy Civil and Design Build categories, which were regional awards.
Faculty Member Receives Sklarek Humanitarian Award
Feb 9, 2018
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A Cal Poly faculty member and architect has been recognized for making significant humanitarian contributions to society by the American Institute of Architects, California Council.
Andrew Goodwin, who teaches architecture in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) and owns the San Luis Obispo-based design consultancy firm Andrew Goodwin Designs, was named a 2017 recipient of the Norma Sklarek Award.
Mark Cabrinha Appointed the New Associate Dean
May 22, 2017
Mark Cabrinha has been appointed the new associate dean for academic affairs in the CAED. Mark’s responsibilities will include overseeing student and curricular affairs, coordinating diversity and inclusion programs, and working closely with the dean and associate dean for administration to further the mission of the college. As an alumnus of the college, Mark looks to this opportunity to be an advocate for the students and faculty in support of the college’s multi-disciplinary engagement in the built environment. He will also continue his involvement in the integrated design curriculum in architecture teaching part-time.
CRP 553 Studio: Ventura Wellness District Urban Design Plan Wins Award
May 3, 2017
The Spring 2016 CRP 553 studios have won an APA California Award for the Ventura Wellness District Urban Design Plan. The award will be presented at the Awards Ceremony in Santa Barbara on Saturday, April 29,2017.
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