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Design Professionals at SOM Offer Advice to 2020 Graduating Class

Eric Baldwin — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

For students graduating this year with the global economy on pause, “commencement” might feel more like entering limbo. But while today’s crisis is unique, it’s not the first recession within memory. Many architects and designers at SOM have faced periods of uncertainty and often learned valuable lessons along the way. In turn, the team decided to share their stories.

The SOM Foundation Announces New Research Prize Focusing on "Humanizing High Density"

Collin Abdallah — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:00:00 +0000

People are moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. According to the United Nations, the world's urban population has increased from 751 million in 1950 to 4.2 billion in 2018. By 2050, an additional 2.5 billion people are expected to reside in urban areas. In response to this rapid urban growth, designers are challenged to create sustainable and resilient spaces that accommodate complex human needs, both necessary and desired.

The Top 7 Travel Grants for Young Architects

Patrick McLoughlin — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:30:00 +0000

For many young architects, studying abroad is a life-changing event in their development as a designer. It opens their eyes to a different culture, style, and history in a manner that no books or classes could explain. For that reason, architecture schools have been making study abroad easier and more ingrained in their curriculum. In addition to the study abroad opportunities offered by universities, there are many opportunities for students and recent graduates to travel and explore their own topic of study. Below is a list of 7 amazing grants and scholarships open to young architects and students: