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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS
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Web drop/add is currently open for Fall 2015
Upcoming:
Wednesday, May 6 - Last day to apply for W grade, classes end
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Graduation Information
2015 Commencement Guide
Important Information for 2015 CAUS graduates
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The Annual School of Architecture + Design Awards Ceremony is this Thursday, April 30, 2015. Please join us as we honor the award winners in Hancock 100 at 2pm.
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First Annual Contest for Architecture Grads. Design of a contemporary residential building, one level, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attached garage and total area no greater than 2,000 sf. Floor plan and at least one rendering required for entry. 1st prize is $1,500 and professional photography. Submission deadline July 31, 2015
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The Fentress Global Challenge is an international design competition created to engage students worldwide in the exploration of future design possibilities in public architecture. The competition theme changes each year to reflect current issues. For 2015, students around the globe are invited to imagine The Airport of the Future. Register by Friday, May 1, 2015
For more information, download the full competition program here.
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The Leicester B. Holland Prize is an annual competition that recognizes the best single-sheet measured drawing of an historic building, site, or structure prepared by an individual(s) to the standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), or the Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS). The prize is supported by the Paul Rudolph Trust, American Institute of Architects, and the Center for Architecture, Design & Engineering in the Library of Congress, and administered by the Heritage Documentation Programs of the National Park Service (HABS/HAER/HALS). Entry Form deadline is May 31, 2015
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The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) of the National Park Service, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announce the 2015 Charles E. Peterson Prize, which annually recognizes the best set of measured drawings prepared to HABS standards and donated to HABS by students. Submission deadline is June 30, 2015
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The School of Architecture and the University of Tianjin and the Chinese press group, Urban Environmental Design (UED), have announced the fourth edition of the annual international competition open to students of architecture world wide: the UIA-HYP Cup 2015. Registration Deadline is June 30, 2015 flyer
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NEW - Architecture or Summer Intern
We are looking for one graduate Architecture intern and one Summer intern to work in our design-build worker cooperative on Passive House and low energy projects. more
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NEW - Landscape Architect/Designer, Entry Level
Urban, Ltd. seeks an entry level landscape architect/designer to work in their Annandale, VA office. Urban is an industry leading firm in land development in the region, and provides a comfortable environment, competitive pay, great benefits and career advancement opportunities. more
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NEW - Architect (2 positions available, Norfolk & Portsmouth)
This position is located in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Mid-Atlantic (MIDLANT), Operations Office. This position is part of a regionalized command. The position provides a broad range of architectural services to all activities and tenants. more
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NEW - Project Manager
Must have a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, licensure, and/or several years practical experience. Supports the outreach agenda of the Community Design Assistance Center. more
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Summer Architectural Intern
Looking for a 4th year Architectural Design Student to join our team for the summer. more
Architectural Graduate Wanted
Qualifications include holding a Bachelors or Masters in Architecture, have design and graphics strengths as well as good organizational and communication skills. more
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Entry Level Position
Gluckman Mayner Architects is currently seeking an entry level candidate for upcoming projects. more
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Graphics Assistant
GWWO, Inc./Architects is seeking graphics specialist to assist with firm architectural visualization, graphic design, and marketing efforts.
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Construction Crew Leadership
As a Construction Crew Leader, you are integral part of building homes and better neighborhoods in our service area. This might include hands on construction tasks such as demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. more
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Summer Internship
Internship available in Easton, Maryland for an Architecture graduate or advanced undergraduate student. more
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Intern Architect
Seeking highly motivated individual- Revit and AutoCad literate or Intern Architect in our Roanoke office. more
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Architectural Intern (4 full time positions available)
Four full time positions for candidates with a degree from an accredited architecture program. Knowledge of Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs is required. more
Summer Intern - Architecture or Interior Design (2 available)
Two summer internships available, knowledge of Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs is required. more
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Showroom Manager
This is an entry level opportunity with, for the right candidate, an excellent opportunity for growth and development. more
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Sustainability Internship in Panama
Since the Summer of 2010 we have had students from 20 countries, 45 states, and 160 universities produce more than 400 individual research projects and reports in sustainability. more
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Intern Architect
JKF ARCHITECTURE is expanding its Design Team and is currently seeking Intern Architects with 2-5 years’ experience to join us in Greenville, North Carolina. Powered by our energized and innovative Design Team JKF ARCHITECTURE successfully delivers client-focused design solutions across North Carolina. more
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Design Consultant
We provide a clear career path for interior design professionals and design-minded business people as well as superb earnings opportunities and outstanding benefits. If you’re interested in working for the industry leader and you have the talent, style and passion to thrive in our fast-paced creative environment. more
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Entry Level Architect
Evergreene Homes is currently interviewing candidates for a newly created Entry Level Architect position. Located just 25 miles east of Washington D.C. and 8 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport, Evergreene Homes offers an expanding range of project types with a heavy focus on residential architecture. more
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Intern Architect
Sanders Designs, Architects is looking for an experience Intern Architect to join their award-winning design team. We have a strong and diverse portfolio in both the Commercial and Residential marketplace. more
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Intern (Entry Level) Architect
Currently we are seeking entry level candidates who are eager to learn and gain the valuable experiences needed to become a practicing Architect. Job responsibilities would include but are not limited to: drafting, rendering, construction document preparation, construction site visits & documentation, building code review, assisting senior firm members, and last but certainly not least, being a positive team-player while having fun and loving what you do!!! more
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Architectural Intern
We seek an energetic and enthusiastic intern who would enjoy joining our team of design professionals. more
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Entry Level Solution Sales Specialist
In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop your strategic selling skills by building diverse, collaborative relationships with our customers and sales managers. You will be responsible for supporting a specific sales territory through lead generation, creation of quality specifications, and solution selling while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This assignment will allow you to build your business acumen and technical product knowledge through our sales excellence training program. You will also assist the team with promotions and events to include new product launches. Our solution sales representatives are an integral part of our sales teams, adding significant value and making an immediate impact on territory performance. more
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Staff Designer
FOX Architects’ Interiors Studio is seeking top graduating design students to join the firm this summer. The Staff Designer will be part of our landlord services team, where they will dive into multiple projects while expanding their knowledge of all aspects of design. more
Summer Intern
FOX Architects is an award winning interior design and architecture firm. We are seeking interns who are eager to learn about corporate commercial workplace design and have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic design team at our McLean, VA and Washington, D.C. office. They will assist in design reviews, production, research, coordination and many more fun projects. more
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SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
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NEW
Fueling the Future of Footwear is a hands-on, intensive footwear design master class and competition created to discover and develop the future of the footwear industry. The winning team will receive a $12,000 scholarship. Applications close May 24, 2015.
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The Beaux-Arts Academy has returned to the same program offered 350 years ago by the Ecole des Beaux - Arts in Paris. Students will learn the classical traditions passed down for centuries in the ‘one room school house’ model. This is a full time immersion program from 9am - 6pm, five days a week. We have a Four Year Classical Art School and a One Year Classical Architecture & Design Certification Program. The architecture and design students will spend two terms in Italy learning from the works of the great masters. These terms are optional for the four year art students. If you want the best instructors, the best program, the best outcome, then your search has ended. Application deadline is June 1, 2015. more video
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The 2015 AIA/F Diversity Advancement Scholarship provides assistance to high school graduates, college freshmen, and community college students from a minority and/or financially disadvantaged background who intend to pursue a NAAB-accredited professional degree in Architecture. A professional degree is either a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree or a 4+2 pre-professional Bachelor degree followed by a Master of Architecture degree. Application deadline is April 22, 2015
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Vectorworks is sponsoring a Design Summit in Philadelphia, PA from April 27-29. This event provides networking opportunities, engaging speakers, breakout sessions, and much more! register
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4 free ‘registration codes’ are available for students and professors on a first come, first serve basis. The free registration means that you don’t have to pay for a ticket [normal price for a student/professor ticket is $99]. The ticket includes lunches and dinners the days of the events as well as access to all sessions, activities, and training. You WOULD have to pay for transportation and lodging. Contact Laura Sparra for available codes.
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Create your extraordinary product design concept and submit in the BraunPrize 2015 competition with total prize money $75,000 USD. Submission period until April 30, 2015
Post something extraordinary you have found and win 1of 4 Braun products of your choice or 1 of 19 Braun alarm clocks. Jan – April 2015
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STUDIO NORTH is a six day intensive building workshop. The workshop offers students the opportunity to engage with the rural landscape and to imagine, develop and construct inventive design solutions. An architectural education is best experienced through engagement in all aspects of the building process.
The workshop takes place in Norwich, Vermont. Each session investigates a particular interest and responds with the design and construction of a complete prototype structure. The workshop is limited to ten students.
Apply - Studio North is currently seeking applicants for the workshop of June 7 – 13 , 2015. The workshop is open to interested students of all abilities. Previous construction experience is not required. Housing during Studio North is offered at a group rate at The Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction, VT. Apply by May 7, 2015
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Green Building Leadership Camp for two weeks in Shanghai, China from August 10-21, 2015. Deadline to submit resume & one page letter of motivation is May 25, 2015. flyer
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The Halucinated Scholarship for the Aspiring Creative is for (but not limited to) passionate designers, animators, editors, photographers, artists, illustrators, and painters, who wish to develop their skills at higher education institutions. June 1st Deadline
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The Industrial Fabrics Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the specialty fabrics industry, nine scholarships are available for the 2015-16 academic year, giving a total of $21,000 in tuition to students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools. Apply by June 5, 2015
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The 9th annual AA Shanghai Summer School will focus on issues related to the unprecedented extent and rate of urbanization in China, and more specifically, on Shanghai, as a laboratory of one of the preeminent twenty-first century cities. Application deadline June 26, 2015
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Funded by Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. our competitive scholarships provide financial support to promising students at two levels. July 30th deadline
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More about what is happening in the lobby this week....
On Wednesday and Thursday Michael Ermann’s second year Architecture studio will pin up their work in the 2nd Floor Cowgill Lobby on a mixed-use consulate slot building in New York City. The work focuses on space, the overhead plane, questioning defaults (particularly pancake stacking and aperture design), the urban, and solar geometry.
Studio Collective is a journal produced by students from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, aiming to expand conversations about design. Our third volume examines layering through interviews and essays from students, faculty and alumni. As an archive of student work, it offers a unique glimpse into life within our school. Volume III will be featured in the Cowgill lobby from May 1st-4th, and on May 4th journals can be purchased for $10, along with t-shirts and posters.
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TODAY!
Join students from the School of Architecture+ Design for a night of handmade bowls and soup! April 27th at 6pm in Hillcrest Hall Dining Room, on the Virginia Tech campus. For just $10, you get to pick out a handmade bowl and enjoy a delicious soup. When you leave, take your empty bowl home as a reminder of all those who go hunger or suffer from food insecurities. All proceeds raised will go to Micah's Backpack. This great nonprofit organization addresses children's hunger issues by partnering with local schools to provide direct assistance to students. Each week during the school year, students receive a backpack filled with enough food for the weekend. The backpacks include two dinners, two lunches and two breakfasts. facebook event page
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Shack-a-Thon
Some of our students/faculty are participating in the Shack-a-thon hosted by Habitat for Humanity at Virginia Tech. See the news story here, see if you recognize anyone! Also learn more/find out to donate here.
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Congratulations to Rachel Montague, 5th year Architecture student, for being chosen among 10 students to present their undergraduate research and scholarship at the 10th annual ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference, hosted at NC State on April 10-12, 2015. Her faculty mentor is Elizabeth Grant, assistant professor of architecture and design. Her research is titled, “Trust and choice in the learning environment: Student Center for At-Risk Students in Beckley, West Virginia.” Rachel thought the conference was a fantastic opportunity for undergraduates from different colleges in the ACC to meet each other and share their stories and research with one another. more
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ICAT: Open (at the) Source Exhibit featuring Cloud, created by Aki Ishida (ARCH) and Ivica Ico Bukvic, and Luminescent Forest, created by Paola Zellner Bassett (ARCH) and Tom Martin.
Ruth C. Horton Gallery at Moss Arts Center
Please join us at the reception on Thursday, April 30 from 6 to 8pm. Artist Talk at 6:30pm.
ICAT: Open (at the) Source enables visitors to explore and experience the research and innovation that’s happening within the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT).
Exhibit is open April 23 - Sunday, May 17, 2015
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–6 P
Saturday-Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM
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