College of Architecture, Design and Construction

Construction Industry Expo and Interviews
2022-06-15 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | AL

Inaugural Bob & Sherry Faust Distinguished Lecture
2023-03-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Gogue Performing Arts Center, Woltosz Theatre, 910 South College Street, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Auburn’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) is pleased to announce that the inaugural Bob & Sherry Faust Distinguished Lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. This event will feature speakers Hans Butzer, Stephanie Pilat and Christian Dagg. Butzer and Pilat are on the faculty at the Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma, Bob Faust’s alma mater, where Butzer is dean and Pilat is director of the Architecture program. Dagg is Associate Professor of Architecture in APLA.
This event will honor the legacy of Robert L. Faust, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, who passed away in November of 2020. Faust taught in APLA from 1968 until his retirement in 2012 while also maintaining his own design practice. The Bob & Sherry Faust Distinguished Lecture is made possible through the generosity and support of Professor Faust’s wife Sherry.
The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follow and will be livestreamed on YouTube by the College of Architecture, Design and Construction.

Architecture Career Fair 2024
2024-01-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center, United States

Gulf Adaptation Design Symposium 2024
2024-03-11 14:30 - 17:00 | Dudley B6, United States
How should we design infrastructure systems differently when we are faced with complexity and uncertainty? How can we understand the stories of people and communities on the front lines of a rapidly changing coast? What does it look like when design, engineering and other disciplines collaborate to design for climate adaptation?
Join Alysha Helmrich (University of Georgia), Halle Parker (NPR New Orleans) and John Kleinschmidt (Waggonner & Ball) for presentations and a discussion that will cover questions like these, as part of a year-long interdisciplinary project funded by the Gulf Research Program.
All APLA students and faculty are welcome.

2024 Bob & Sherry Faust Distinguished Lecture
2024-03-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Gogue Performing Arts Center, Woltosz Theatre, 910 South College Street, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
The second annual Bob & Sherry Faust Distinguished Lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. This event will feature Distinguished Lecturer Tom Kundig, Principal, Owner & Founder of Olson Kundig.
This event will honor the legacy of Robert L. Faust, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, who passed away in November of 2020. Faust taught in APLA from 1968 until his retirement in 2012 while also maintaining his own design practice. The Bob & Sherry Faust Distinguished Lecture is made possible through the generosity and support of Professor Faust’s wife Sherry.
The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follow and will be livestreamed on YouTube by the College of Architecture, Design and Construction.

2023–2024 APLA Lecture Series: Daniel Bonilla
2024-04-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Dudley B6, United States
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture for the final lecture of the 2023–2024 APLA Lecture Series, featuring Daniel Bonilla of Taller de Arquitectura de Bogotá.
Sponsored by the Alabama Concrete Industries Association.

60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction Conference
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-05 | Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center, United States
The Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) will host its 60th annual conference at the McWhorter School of Building Science on April 3–5, 2024 at The Hotel at Auburn University. The focus will be “Transformative Learning Experiences for Construction Educators.”

The ASC, of which Auburn is a founding member, has approximately 170 member schools from across the globe. Auburn students regularly compete in ASC competitions, with teams attending at least a half-dozen events every year. The conference began as a collaboration between several universities with construction programs. The annual summit is designed to allow the construction community to gather and share research, discuss best practices in teaching and foster partnerships between academia and industry. Nearly 130 papers on various areas of research and education are anticipated to be presented at the 2024 conference.
For more information on the Associated Schools of Construction, visit their website at www.ascweb.org.

Cybersecurity Guest Lecture: Brett Johnson
2024-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | OIT Building, Room 103, 300 Lem Morrison Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal turned Good Guy Brett Johnson discusses his life, cybercrime, scams, fraud, security, current topics, and how to protect yourself from the type of person he used to be. Lecture followed by a Q&A.
HOW TO ATTEND:
In-Person—RSVP REQUIRED (limited seats available) at aub.ie/brettRSVP.
Virtually—Livestream will be available at aub.ie/gollumfunLIVE.
AS FEATURED IN: Netflix, Hulu, Megyn Kelly, Lex Fridman, Koncrete, Wired, New York Times, CNN, FoxNews, NBC, ABC, AARP, The Independent, VICE, RTTV, About Fraud, and countless other media appearances.
website: anglerphish.com
YouTube: @brettjohnsonshow

2024 Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show Opening Reception
2024-04-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Wallace Hall, United States
Kaleidoscope is a curated and juried design exhibition that offers a diverse and dynamic showcase of creative talents, including undergraduate students in the Pre-Graphic Design (PGDE), industrial design (INDD), and graphic design (GDES) programs, as well as graduate students in the Master of Industrial Design (MID) program. At every turn of this event, a fresh perspective on the work of students in the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) unfolds, spanning all levels of their educational journey.
This event not only highlights outstanding student projects from recent semesters but also transforms the entire school environment into a lively exhibition space. Each classroom becomes a canvas for presenting a diverse array of student projects in both industrial and graphic design, showcasing the broad spectrum of participants and their creative endeavors. Representing a comprehensive range of expertise, from beginners to advanced learners, the exhibition is carefully curated by SIGD faculty and evaluated by a panel of 26 design professionals, ensuring a high standard of quality and creativity across all levels of student work, and a thorough and inclusive experience for all attendees.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

2024 Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show
2024-04-29 18:00 - 2024-05-03 18:00 | Wallace Hall, United States
Kaleidoscope is a curated and juried design exhibition that offers a diverse and dynamic showcase of creative talents, including undergraduate students in the Pre-Graphic Design (PGDE), industrial design (INDD), and graphic design (GDES) programs, as well as graduate students in the Master of Industrial Design (MID) program. At every turn of this event, a fresh perspective on the work of students in the School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) unfolds, spanning all levels of their educational journey.
This event not only highlights outstanding student projects from recent semesters but also transforms the entire school environment into a lively exhibition space. Each classroom becomes a canvas for presenting a diverse array of student projects in both industrial and graphic design, showcasing the broad spectrum of participants and their creative endeavors. Representing a comprehensive range of expertise, from beginners to advanced learners, the exhibition is carefully curated by SIGD faculty and evaluated by a panel of 26 design professionals, ensuring a high standard of quality and creativity across all levels of student work, and a thorough and inclusive experience for all attendees.

Spring 2024 CADC Graduation Reception
2024-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Dudley Courtyard, United States
Join the College of Architecture, Design and Construction as we celebrate Spring 2024 CADC graduates.

APLA Continuing Education 2024
2024-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Academic Classroom & Laboratory Complex (ACLC)
View event details and speaker info here.

CADC Welcome Back Lunch: A First 56 Event
2024-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Gorrie Center Green Space
Sponsored by Fulcrum Construction, River Bank & Trust, Robins & Morton and Seay, Seay & Litchfield.

CADC Fall Family Weekend Reception
2024-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorrie Center Green Space
RSVP Required
aub.ie/cadcfallfamilyweekend

Auburn vs. New Mexico Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate
2024-09-14 15:30 - 18:30 | Gorrie Center Green Space
Tailgate with CADC Advancement!
Tent opens 3 hours prior to kickoff. Refreshments provided.

2024 SLX Golf Outing
2024-09-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, 3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States

Building Science Fall 2024 Career Fair
2024-09-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Neville Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States

2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series: Laura Salazar-Altobelli and Pablo Sequero Barrera
2024-09-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Dudley B6, United States
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture for the first lecture of the 2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series, featuring Laura Salazar-Altobelli and Pablo Sequero Barrera of salazarsequeromedina.

A Celebration of Belonging in the CADC Family
2024-09-27 11:30 - 13:00 | AL
Join the College of Architecture, Design and Construction for a Celebration of Belonging in the CADC Family!
Lunch will be served. CADC student organizations will be present.

The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow. Design. Build. Conference
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-09 | Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center, United States
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a burgeoning industry in the southern United States, capitalizing on the abundant presence of southern pine and other softwoods found in the region.
The use of CLT offers many economic and environmental advantages across various sectors of the supply chain, benefiting stakeholders ranging from landowners and foresters to developers, contractors, architects, and engineers.
Discover more about this innovative construction material and other sustainable mass timber products at the Auburn University-hosted CLT conference, “The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow. Design. Build.” taking place from October 7 – 9, 2024, in Auburn, Alabama. This exclusive three-day event, unparalleled in its kind, will showcase distinguished forestry, building science, engineering, architecture, and design experts.
Conference discussions will delve into the latest CLT research, trends, and developments specific to the South. Session tracks will cater to the diverse interests of various audiences, including designers, builders, contractors, forestry professionals, academics, landowners, manufacturers, and suppliers. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to stay abreast of the advancements and opportunities in the dynamic realm of CLT and sustainable mass timber products.
Presented by the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment in partnership with the Auburn University Mass Timber Collaborative, a multidisciplinary initiative of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series: Joel Sanders
2024-10-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Dudley B6, United States
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture for the second lecture of the 2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series, featuring Joel Sanders of JSA/MIX Design.

36th Annual Pumpkin Carve
2024-10-25 09:00 - 20:00 | Dudley Courtyard, United States
What began as a studio project has become one of the most celebrated events within the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. Pumpkin Carve is now organized by the Auburn University chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students and has become one of the largest fundraising events of the year!
Pumpkin Carve has been bringing people together for years, and it is part of our Auburn Tradition. Students, faculty and the community gather to carve pumpkins, enjoy refreshments, participate in a silent auction to win napkin sketches and observe the lighting of nearly 200 pumpkins.

2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series: Yasaman Esmaili
2024-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Dudley B6, United States
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture for the third lecture of the 2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series, featuring Yasaman Esmaili of studio chahar.

Day of Design 2024
2024-11-15 09:00 - 13:30 | Student Activities Center, United States
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design for the fourth annual Day of Design, featuring industry guest speakers.
SPEAKERS
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Karla Saldaña Ochoa, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of Florida
Anya Domlesky, Director of Research and an Associate Principal, SWA
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
John McCabe ’02 ’06, Senior Design Manager, IBM

Auburn vs. Texas A&M Alumni & Friends Tailgate
2024-11-23 | Gorrie Center Green Space
Tailgate with CADC Advancement and the McWhorter School of Building Science!
Tent opens 3 hours prior to kickoff. Refreshments provided.

Graphic Design Senior Show Fall 2024
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-13 | Wallace Hall 116–118, United States

Graphic Design Senior Show Opening Reception Fall 2024
2024-12-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Wallace Hall Rooms 116-118, United States
Four years of clicking, cutting, pasting, thumbnailing, prototyping, designing. And it all comes down to this!
Featuring the work of:
Alyssa Jackson
Ashlin DeLucia
Asia Lee
Avery Rains
Campbell Hagan
Carolina Phillips
Carolyn Brower
Catalina Mosconi
Deborah Choi
Erika Donley
Ethan Nguyen
Grace Lovell
Jack Hamilton
Jaclyn Crumpton
Kacee Bridgman
Kayla Smith
Lexi Butler
Liz Soprano
Susan Post
Susanna Wiggins
Ziqi Zhang

Auburn University Fall 2024 Commencement
2024-12-14 | Neville Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States

SHOWCASE 2025
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00 | The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, 901 S College St, Auburn, 36849, United States
Showcase 2025, a campus-wide celebration of creative scholarship and work, will kick off with an exhibit of faculty work on Jan. 2 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series: Gabriela Carrillo
2025-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Dudley B6, United States
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture for the fourth lecture of the 2024–2025 APLA Lecture Series, featuring Gabriela Carrillo of Taller Gabriela Carrillo.
