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  • UB partners with Kissing Bridge to reimagine resort’s future
    2/13/26

    Architecture faculty and students will help the ski resort expand its focus as an all-seasons destination.

  • How UB’s IDEA Center Helped Pittsburgh Build an Airport for Everyone
    2/9/26
    In November 2025, the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) unveiled its new landside terminal, a facility redesigned for today’s travelers and distinguished by the extensive inclusion of universal design features, increasing usability and intuitive wayfinding for people of all ages and abilities. Danise Levine, architect and assistant director of the University at Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center), served as the universal design consultant on the project, helping PIT become the first transportation facility in the country to earn the Innovative Solutions for Universal Design (isUD™) Certification. 
  • Winning team selected in Resilient Campus competition
    2/9/26

    Led by the School of Architecture and Planning, the design competition brought together international minds to boldly envision the South Campus.

  • Designing a More Resilient Tomorrow: UB’s International Competition and Exhibition
    2/6/26
    On January 28, a bold and forward‑looking exhibition opened on the first floor of UB’s Crosby Hall, highlighting the visionary work created through the UB School of Architecture and Planning’s Resilient Campus Competition. Through this competition, the School invited architects, landscape architects, planners, and other allied design professionals worldwide to boldly envision UB’s South Campus as a socio-ecologically integrated landscape—one capable of responding to the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change.
  • Black history forums open architecture school series
    1/22/26

    “Reimagine Black Futures during the Age of Authoritarianism” is the title of the sessions opening this semester's Public Programs series.

  • UB’s international design competition exhibition opens Jan. 28
    1/21/26

    Over the past several months, seven teams of architects and consultants from around the world have been developing their entries for The Resilient Campus.

  • Angela Keppel (MUP’09) Drives Planning Efforts that Shape Buffalo’s Tomorrow
    1/14/26
    Angela Keppel (MUP ’09) is Buffalo through and through—a lifelong resident with a deep love for the city’s history and an enduring commitment to shaping its future. Keppel is fascinated by Buffalo’s unique character: a mix of hard-earned realism, particularly about our reputation, and an enduring “there’s always next year” optimism. That spirit, she notes, is nothing new. It dates back to the War of 1812, when Buffalo was burned to the ground during the final days of 1813.
  • Matthew Long (MArch ’14) Demonstrates the Power of Listening in Affordable Housing Design
    1/6/26
    UB alumnus Matthew Long (MArch ’14) has dedicated his career to designing affordable, accessible housing that strengthens communities. Not one to mince words, he’s guided by honesty and empathy—values instilled by his father—and he firmly believes in the importance of listening. These principles have shaped his ability to authentically connect with people and design places they can truly call home.
  • New scholarship to support Lafayette High School students interested in architecture
    1/5/26

    UB’s School of Architecture and Planning and SOM Foundation form new scholarship named after Gordon Bunshaft.

  • Kimberly Sass (MArch ’16) Proves There’s No Single Path to Success
    12/22/25
    Whether she’s in the studio, on a construction site, or at the ice rink, UB alumna Kimberly Sass (MArch ’16) has built a career that defies convention. Weaving together architecture, art, athletics, and advocacy, she’s proof that sometimes the most fulfilling paths emerge at the intersection of diverse passions. 
  • Exploring the Intersection of Making, Technology, and Sustainability in Architecture
    12/17/25
    Throughout his life, UB architecture student Nathan Ruffalo (MArch ’26, BS Arch ’24) has nurtured a curiosity for making and for mastering new tools. After earning his bachelor of science in architecture at UB in 2024, he entered the master of architecture program—another step toward shaping his future career. During that time, his talent for fabrication has stood out brilliantly, earning him recognition from faculty and landing him the Advanced Fabrication Graduate Fellowship, awarded during his first year in the master’s program.
  • City Life Studio Showcases Urban Housing Design Through Competition and Public Exhibit
    12/10/25
    Crosby Hall buzzed with energy as students from the UB School of Architecture and Planning gathered for the presentation of the top 10 housing projects from this year’s City Life Senior Studio. These finalists—shortlisted from 43 total teams—were presenting to an international jury of architectural professionals and scholars.