The Mars Rover Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology was among the top finishers in the annual University Rover Challenge, an international competition held at the Mars
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Featured: The 2022 Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition
This year’s Innovation in Affordable Housing (IAH) Student Design and Planning Competition partnered with Atlanta Housing to challenge students to create innovative solutions for redeveloping the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. On April 13, 2022, four finalist teams presented their design proposals to a panel of jurors. The winning proposal, Rise of the Pines from the University of Maryland Team, employs emerging green building techniques and comprehensive financial strategies to prioritize the people who live near the site. The University of California Berkeley’s Team Gold was the runner-up f
Born in a refugee camp, architecture student Myint San Aung has taken out a major award for his new camp, designed to build resilience and a sense of belonging.