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UT College of Architecture and Design

The College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

We are a community of curious, creative thinkers who are passionate about transforming our world through design. We explore through research, collaborate through public service, learn through making and discover through design. Here at the UT College of Architecture and Design, our students engage in collaborative studios, where students from all disciplines--Architecture, Interior Architecture an

d Landscape Architecture--work side by side, learning from each other and sharing diverse perspectives. We're home to a world-acclaimed solar-powered house and world-changing design/build program that reaches from Haiti to the hills of Appalachia. Through our unique Governor's Chair for Energy + Urbanism program, we worked alongside Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to create the internationally ranked AMIE (additive manufacturing and integrated energy). Our faculty and students embrace the Volunteer Spirit of the University of Tennessee as we explore, make and transform.

06/04/2026

CoAD is coming to Chattanooga. 🔶

Dean Jason Young and college leadership will host a happy hour for alumni and friends in Chattanooga on Thursday, July 9. We look forward to connecting with local Vols and industry partners as we discuss recent success in the college and our vision for next level design education.

Register today: tiny.utk.edu/chattanooga

05/27/2026

Your connection to our college matters.

We invite alumni and friends to participate in a brief survey to help us better understand how you’d like to engage with the college moving forward. Your feedback will help shape future events, communications, and alumni opportunities.

As a thank you, survey participants will be entered for a chance to win athletic tickets with Dean Young.

Take the survey: tiny.utk.edu/coad-survey

05/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate recent graphic design graduate Alexander Long and his remarkable achievement at the 2026 DIELINE Awards.

Long’s project, Amiten, transformed discarded risograph ink cartridges into beautifully designed ambient lamps and earned first place in an international design competition. What started as a creative idea grew into an inspiring example of thoughtful, sustainable design.

Read more about his award-winning project here: https://archdesign.utk.edu/news/long-2026-dieline-award/

05/18/2026

Graduation is more than a ceremony–it is the continuation of a legacy built by generations of students who have walked the same halls, shared the same traditions, and carried the same school spirit forward through the years.

The Class of 2026 now becomes part of that lasting story, joining the thousands of graduates who came before them. Congratulations to the newest members our Big Orange family. 🧡

05/07/2026

Each year as the semester comes to a close, our halls are filled with the focused energy of final reviews, capstones, and the quiet reflection that marks the end of another chapter. While each class leaves its own mark, a shared spirit of dedication and creativity continues to connect generations.

Here’s to the culmination of a semester well spent and to the traditions that continue to shape each new class of students.

04/10/2026

Maged Guerguis, associate professor and McCarty Holspale McCarty Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture, has been awarded $50,000 from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund for his research and the launch of his startup. This program provides funding to help faculty develop new technologies. Guerguis has studied how large-scale 3D printing and robotic systems could transform housing construction. His startup, Otto, will implement his research findings in modern home construction. Guerguis aims to improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce waste in home construction with the launch of his startup Otto.

Read more about how his research takes construction to the next level: archdesign.utk.edu/news/building-the-future-bringing-3d-printed-homes-to-market

04/08/2026

J. Stroud Watson, professor emeritus and a guiding force behind Chattanooga’s Urban Design Studio, passed away last month. He helped shape the city’s revitalization and mentored generations of architects and planners. His legacy endures through the students he inspired and the communities he helped transform.

A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be open to the public and held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, at the Waterhouse Pavilion in Chattanooga.

03/25/2026

Our Summer Design Camp still has residential and commuter spots available. Secure a spot today!

03/12/2026

Dean Jason Young and college leadership are traveling to Nashville for an alumni reception hosted by Dryden Studio on Thursday, April 23. Join us for an opportunity to hear about recent success in the college and reconnect with alumni and industry partners.

Complimentary food and beverages will be provided by Mechanical Resource Group.

Register today: tiny.utk.edu/nashville-reception

03/02/2026

Registration is now open for our 2026 Summer Design Camp! 🍊

Each summer, the college welcomes high school students from across the country to participate in a week of immersive learning and exploration. This year camp will take place July 12–18.

Register today: tiny.utk.edu/coad-summer-camp

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1715 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN
37916

Website

http://archdesign.utk.edu/

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