Thomas Cook
September 18, 2008 at 10:14 am
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Behzad Nakhjavan, chair of the architecture program in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction, was recently recognized by the Alabama Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.  He was one of two recipients of the Honor Award for his design of Chewacla House in Auburn.  The design was chosen from 35 entries, and this is the fourth time Nakhjavan has been recognized by the AIA.  The Honor Award is granted based upon exemplary design exceeding the criteria set forth by the awards jury, which is composed of distinguished leaders in the field both in the private and public sectors.

“This award is the highest recognition that the Alabama Council bestows to its membership in the area of design excellence,” said CADC Dean Dan Bennett.  “The fact that Professor Nakhjavan received one of only two Honor Awards for 2008 is a testament to his creative skill and keenly demonstrates the translation of classroom principles into an actual build project, thus providing an excellent example for all of our students.”

Rusty Smith
September 3, 2008 at 2:55 pm
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Two AU adjunct professors, Brian Barrett and Chris Engel in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, were named recently to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 for their work with the college’s Urban Studio. The two have worked with the Urban Studio over the last few years, participating in the student internship program, sitting on juries and project reviews, and teaching seminars and studio with a team of other professionals. Engel was a student of the Urban Studio in the early 1990s and is currently department head and director of design with Goodwyn Mills and Caywood Inc. Barrett is principal architect with Garrison Barrett Group Inc. The Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the best and brightest rising stars in the Birmingham area who have made contributions both in the business world and the community.

stonedc
April 18, 2008 at 3:13 pm
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Hello from the students currently studying in Roma, Italia. As these students near the end of their time abroad they gather here to say hello, to all those they left in Auburn. They look forward to returning and sharing their experiences with everyone.