Why do so many new apartment buildings seem to look the same?
USC Price’s Liz Falletta explains the proliferation of “podium” apartments — and considers whether that matters given the ongoing housing shortage.
To increase diversity in architecture, USC’s A-Lab nurtures South L.A. high schoolers
The semesterlong architecture immersion course gives students rare opportunities — and a glimpse into a field that just might be a perfect fit.
The long road from USC architecture project to Joshua Tree National Park
USC School of Architecture faculty and students design and build an iconic public pavilion for Joshua Tree visitors.
USC Alumna Prioritizes Sustainability and Access as California’s State Architect
As California state architect, Ida Clair ’87 helps set the standard for building sustainability, accessibility and safety.
A guide to U.S. national parks — courtesy of 30+ USC professors
Douglas Noble knows people from all walks of life appreciate the beauty of the 63 U.S. national parks. He’s bringing that mindset to students at USC — with help from a few dozen colleagues.
Award-winning design from USC architecture professor saves energy while using none
Though Doris Sung has won awards before, she hopes this particular one — the Cooper Hewitt 2021 National Design Award for climate action — will inspire the next generation of architects at USC.
How a USC Architect Turned His Design Talents to Making Innovative Furniture
An architect-turned-woodworker draws inspiration from the natural world.
To tackle architecture’s diversity problem, USC opens doors to L.A. teens
Los Angeles high school students will receive intensive training as part of a USC School of Architecture program to diversify the ranks of architects and design professionals.
To create a better California, these landscape architects design inclusive public spaces for all
The Landscape Justice Initiative unites USC students and faculty with community organizations to tackle big social and environmental challenges in Los Angeles and beyond.
🎧 Envisioning L.A. housing in a post-COVID world
From increased density to neighborhood development, John Dutton of the USC School of Architecture predicts what Los Angeles will look like after the pandemic.
Katharine H. Coleman, 65, longtime USC professor and award-winning architect
The practicing architect, who taught at USC for more than three decades, is noted for several houses she developed, designed, built and even lived in as co-founder of Cigolle X Coleman Architects.
‘Studio buddies’ help architecture students create digital camaraderie
There’s nothing like the collaborative magic of the architecture studio. That’s why the graduate student leaders at the USC School of Architecture found a way to recreate it online.
How Hospital Architecture Could Stop the Next Pandemic
Alum David Swartz explains how building modular, pandemic-proof health care sites might isolate future outbreaks.
Exploring the unique history of downtown L.A.’s Bunker Hill neighborhood
Today it’s home to gleaming office towers. You’d never guess it used to be where L.A.’s elite lived — and, later, lower-wage workers and seniors.
The Legacy of Paul Revere Williams Lives On in L.A.
The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.
$4 million gift supports scholarships and student services at USC architecture and pharmacy schools
Retired architect and USC alumnus Edward C. Abrahamian and his wife, Sandra, honor his family’s legacy with their pledge.
Architect Paul Revere Williams’ archive acquired by USC and the Getty
The USC School of Architecture and the Getty Research Institute will work together to preserve and promote Williams’ legacy as a USC alum and legendary Black architect in Los Angeles.
Trojan Architect Honors Korean American Culture
As project architect for the Korean American National Museum, Paul Choi brings an evolving cultural legacy home.
Can you teach ceramics and theater on Zoom? Yes, and here’s how
Architecture, drama and other hands-on courses may be tough to teach remotely, but these USC professors are making it work.
Renowned architecture critic and L.A.’s chief design officer joins USC
Christopher Hawthorne, the former architecture critic for the Los Angeles Times, will make his 3rd LA Project a cornerstone of USC Dornsife’s Academy in the Public Square initiative.
The Trojan Architects Behind the Buildings of Downtown L.A.
You might recognize these L.A. landmarks. But did you know that alumni of the USC School of Architecture designed them?
What the Notre Dame Cathedral fire means to Paris, Catholics and more
USC experts offer insight into the catastrophic blaze’s potential impact on religion, art, tourism and history.
Landmark L.A. Architecture Firm AC Martin Builds on Its Trojan Roots
Meet USC School of Architecture alumni who have quietly transformed the landscape of Southern California.
11 USC Campus Flourishes — Can You Locate Them?
Architectural flourishes abound at USC buildings on the University Park Campus. Can you guess where these campus snapshots were taken?