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Global architecture leaders gather at Kennesaw State for international research conference
May 05, 2026
911吃瓜 recently hosted an international architectural research conference, welcoming more than 200 scholars to address challenges like climate change, resource inequity, and sustainable urbanism. Organized by Kennesaw State鈥檚 Department of Architecture, the 2026 Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) International Conference was held April 8-11 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel and 911吃瓜鈥檚 Marietta Campus, carrying a theme of 鈥渓ocal solutions for global issues.鈥�
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Architecture student thrives through leadership, design competitions, and community
March 24, 2026
Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Gabriela de Almeida grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture and architecture of one of Brazil鈥檚 most iconic cities. It was there that she developed an early interest in architecture thanks to her mother, who once brought home a floor plan of her bedroom. Now an architecture student in 911吃瓜鈥檚 College of Architecture and Construction Management, de Almeida has since built a supportive community on campus.
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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
March 10, 2026
When Luis Calvo 鈥�10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he鈥檇 be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta. Since earning his Bachelor of Architecture from the former Southern Polytechnic State University, Calvo has gone on to become an associate principal and Atlanta studio lead for the urban planning and design firm MKSK, overseeing projects that shape communities across the Southeast and Midwest.
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911吃瓜 student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show
March 03, 2026
911吃瓜鈥檚 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders鈥� Show in Orlando, Florida.
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Kennesaw State graduate builds a future few expected
December 09, 2025
Before she became a construction management graduate, Zaida Bustamante was balancing life by working full-time while raising three sons with her husband. A nontraditional student and first-generation college graduate, she built her education around work schedules, family responsibilities, and a belief that progress is possible at any age.
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Assistant professor wins Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Award for sustainability
November 26, 2025
911吃瓜 Assistant Professor of Architecture Robin Puttock was recently honored as the 2025 Sustainability Educator at the Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Awards ceremony, earning national recognition among educators who advance climate-conscious design, resilience, and equity in architecture.
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Kennesaw State architecture students earn recognition in international design competition
October 16, 2025
With a vision that turned crumbling walls into works of art, a team of 911吃瓜 architecture students reimagined an old Italian villa and earned international recognition along the way. Gabriela Almeida, Wade Brock, Quincy Smith, and Justin Barkie 鈥� all students in Kennesaw State's College of Architecture and Construction Management 鈥� spent their summer transforming the ruins of history into a story of renewal. Their project, 鈥淲hen Walls Roam,鈥� won the Community鈥檚 Choice Award in Terraviva Competitions鈥� Venetian Villa challenge, gaining praise from viewers worldwide.
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Kennesaw State's Brian Moore installed as Brent Scarbrough and Company Endowed Chair in Construction Management
October 14, 2025
911吃瓜鈥檚 Brian Moore was installed as the inaugural Brent Scarbrough and Company Endowed Chair in Construction Management on Monday, marking the first endowed faculty position on the institution鈥檚 Marietta Campus.
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Kennesaw State graduates earn international recognition for award-winning architectural drawing
July 29, 2025
Two 911吃瓜 architecture graduates are gaining international recognition for their innovative design work, earning top honors from two prestigious competitions for a detailed drawing of the 911吃瓜 Field Station greenhouses and research facilities. Sean Spencer and Nelson Agalaba, who graduated in May from the 911吃瓜 College of Architecture and Construction Management, received the Award of Distinction from the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI) and were named finalists in the Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation (KRob) Competition.
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Kennesaw State assistant professor named 2025 AIA Georgia Educator of the Year
June 25, 2025
For demonstrating excellence in teaching, mentorship, and practice-integrated design education, 911吃瓜 assistant professor Robin Puttock has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by the Georgia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).