UA College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture

06/11/2026

A proud moment for CAPLA at in San Diego 🎉
In front of CAPLA and ASU Design School alumni and architecture professionals from across Arizona, CAPLA alumnus Edward Marley, FAIA, NCARB (B.Arch. ’82), was presented with the CAPLA Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, service and contributions to the profession.
Marley is also completing his term as President of National Council of Architectural Registration Boards for 2025–2026. Congratulations, Ed, on this well-deserved honor and thank you for your continued service to the profession and the CAPLA community. 👏 AIA Arizona AIA Southern Arizona The American Institute of Architects

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Ryan Smith, PhD, director of the School of Architecture at CAPLA, on being elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC) as a member of the Class of 2026!

This prestigious honor recognizes Ryan’s global leadership in offsite construction and his lasting contributions to housing innovation, research, education and workforce development. His work continues to shape the future of the built environment and influence how the construction industry approaches some of today’s most pressing challenges.

“His election to the National Academy of Construction reflects the profound impact of his work on the built environment and the future of construction,” said CAPLA Dean Nancy Pollock-Ellwand.

Click the link below to learn more about this well-deserved recognition:
https://bit.ly/4xgBK0B

Ryan Smith, director of CAPLA’s School of Architecture, was elected to the National Academy of Construction Class of 2026 for leadership in offsite construction.

06/10/2026

A standing ovation 👏🏽👏🏽 for CAPLA alumnus , B.Arch ‘90, and ! Congratulations on winning the Tony Award for Best Musical, with Scott also earning a nomination for Best Scenic Design. 🐻⬇️

06/03/2026

is in 7 days!

If you're going to be in San Diego 🏖️ for the conference, stop by the Arizona Alumni and Professional Reception from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 and meet up with CAPLA alumni and Arizona-based architecture professionals!

We will be co-hosting the reception with ASU's The Design School. And thank you to AIA Arizona for sponsoring the event.

The reception is free to attend, but advance registration is requested.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP Today!
https://bit.ly/4uapEmY

Photo: AIA25 reception in Boston with alumni and Arizona professionals.

06/02/2026

For Bradley Wheeler, B.Arch ’87, some of the most rewarding moments in his career came from opportunities he never expected.

An architect, writer, marketer and internationally published architectural photographer, Wheeler’s journey demonstrates the value of staying open to new possibilities and pushing beyond perceived limits.

“You have to be open to opportunities,” Wheeler said. “These opportunities will present themselves to you, and it will be up to you to be open to them.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dK3pzi

Photos
1: Bradley Wheeler, B.Arch '87 / Bank of China, Beijing by Pei Architects
2: Sky-Du ADU / Rob Paulus Architects
3: 990 Office / Rob Paulus Architects
4: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, U of A campus / Line and Space
5: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, U of A campus / Line and Space
6: Bank of China Headquarters, Beijing / Pei Architects
7: Bank of China Headquarters, Beijing / Pei Architects

Photo credit: Bradley Wheeler

05/28/2026

Attending in San Diego!? 🏖️

Meet up with CAPLA alumni and Arizona-based architecture professionals for a reception on Wednesday, June 10!

We will be co-hosting the reception with ASU's The Design School.

The reception is free to attend, but advance registration is requested.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP Today!
https://bit.ly/4uapEmY

Photo: AIA25 reception in Boston with alumni and Arizona professionals.

05/20/2026

"For anybody who has doubts about starting over or going back to school, just trust yourself. If you have that gut feeling that you want to do something, you should give it a try."
- Francisco Zazueta, B.Arch '26

CAPLA B.Arch graduate Francisco Zazueta was recently featured by Arizona Public Media for a story as much about perseverance as it is about design.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dZ0EJl

05/12/2026

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our graduating B.Arch students for completing your capstone presentations! We are incredibly proud of your hard work and determination. We can't wait to see what you accomplish.

Huge thanks to our reviewers who shared their valuable insight: Rob Corser, Savannah McDonald, Daniel Toole, Greg Veitch, Aaron Betsky, Elena Canovas, Chris Lasch, Dan Hoffman, Stephanie Lin, Erin Moore, Chris Tucker, Christiana Moss, Kira Collins, Valeria Lane, Maria Salenger, Itzae Cardena, Laura Hollengreen, Gustavo Silva, Ryan Smith, Weinstein, Beth, and Chris Trumble.

And thank you to the faculty, whose guidance and instruction empowers our students to reach their full potential: Susannah Dickinson, Christopher Domin, Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr, Clare Robinson, and Teresa Rosano.

Link to more photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSWRv

Photos by Kate Gardiner / U of A Biocommunications