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SoA junior to present research on campus, state, national levels

University of Kentucky School of Architecture junior Brayden Nichols has been invited to present his research at four upcoming events-- two UK campus events, one statewide event and one national conference . He will share his research on enhancing pediatric healthcare environments through immersive and biophilic design. 

SoI, PRD Faculty to Present at 2025 IDEC Conference

Several University of Kentucky College of Design faculty members were selected to present their research at the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference in Chicago March 16-19. The IDEC Annual Conference serves as the flagship conference for interiors educators across the country.   

SoA, SoI Faculty to Present at 2025 ACSA Conference

Several University of Kentucky College of Design faculty members were selected to present their research at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual Conference in New Orleans March 20-22. The ACSA Annual Conference serves as the premier gathering of architectural faculty and researchers from across the country.   

2025 Summer Research Fellowships

The College of Design is offering undergraduate, graduate and international summer research fellowship opportunities in 2025, funded through the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the College of Design.  Working with faculty mentors, students may apply for stipends of up to $5,000 to fund their independent summer research proposal.

Faculty Research Colloquium: SoftLab

The next installment of the Faculty Research Colloquium series will take place on Wednesday, February 5 at 1pm. 

Student Research Lunch & Learn

Join Lindsey Fay, Associate Dean for Research, to learn about College of Design research opportunities during the academic year and summer, including assistantships, fellowships, travel funds and more. Hear from current and previous graduate and undergraduate research fellows. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to all CoD students. 

UK College of Design hosts Fall 2024 Lecture Series

The University of Kentucky College of Design’s Fall 2024 Lecture Series offered a dynamic lineup of talks, exhibitions and workshops that explored the intersection of design, architecture and innovation. This semester’s events included insights from renowned professionals, interactive workshops and exhibitions that highlighted both emerging and established voices in the design world. Find a full list of the featured events below:

Critical Software Lab Lecture Series Catty Dan Zhang UT Knoxville

Catty Dan Zhang is an associate professor of architecture at University of Tennessee Knoxville. She is also the founder of Temporary Office, a practice that explores architecture and digital technology through the production of exhibitions, objects, drawings, animations, installations and writings. 

Faculty Research Colloquium

Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 1pm for the next Faculty Research Colloquium.

Book Launch: Homing the Machine in Architecture

The Critical Software Lab is excited to celebrate the publication of a new book called “Homing the Machine in Architecture.” This edited collection is a series of conversations on the ways designers, practitioners, historians, and theorists orient themselves within the world of architectural digital fabrication. The lecture will feature a brief overview of the book and a discussion with editors Zach Cohen and Galo Canizares.