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FIU Interior Architecture Students Maria Gal Giusiano and Ana María Arango García Win Coveted NEWH Green Voice Scholarship for Sustainable Boutique Hotel Design

In a testament to Florida International University’s commitment to excellence in design and sustainability, two Interior Architecture students, Maria Gal Giusiano and Ana María Arango García, have clinched the prestigious NEWH Green Voice graduate scholarship. This remarkable achievement marks the third win for FIU students in this national competition, continuing the university’s legacy [...]

By |2024-02-01T17:42:13+00:00February 1st, 2024|News|Comments Off on FIU Interior Architecture Students Maria Gal Giusiano and Ana María Arango García Win Coveted NEWH Green Voice Scholarship for Sustainable Boutique Hotel Design

FIU Interior Architecture to celebrate 35th Annual Festival of the Trees

FIU CARTA’S Department of Interior Architecture in the no. 17 nationally ranked School of Architecture is hosting its 35th annual Festival of the Trees event on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Coral Gables Country Club, Miami. Started in 1987, the fundraising event has raised over $500,000 for student [...]

By |2023-11-08T16:52:07+00:00November 8th, 2023|News|Comments Off on FIU Interior Architecture to celebrate 35th Annual Festival of the Trees

Knight Foundation Awards Dr. Madeline Gannon’s “Open-Source Toolkit for Creative Robotics” Project

The FIU School of Architecture is proud to announce that Dr. Madeline Gannon, Researcher and Artist in Residence at the Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab (RDF), has been awarded $92,000 by the Knight Foundation for her project “Open-Source Toolkit for Creative Robotics.” Dr. Gannon’s project is designed to make robotics more accessible and [...]

By |2023-04-03T21:57:22+00:00April 3rd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Knight Foundation Awards Dr. Madeline Gannon’s “Open-Source Toolkit for Creative Robotics” Project

Associate Professor Eric Goldemberg and Professor Neil Leach participate in BIODIG 2023

The event, “A Manifesto for Architecture in the Emerging Millennium of the 21st Century” congregates an impressive lineup of speakers. This event is organized by the Institute for Biodigital Architecture & Genetics UIC Barcelona and is chaired by Professor Alberto T. Estévez. Professor Leach will be part of THE ROOF OF THE ARCHITECTURE [...]

By |2023-04-01T11:05:47+00:00April 1st, 2023|News|Comments Off on Associate Professor Eric Goldemberg and Professor Neil Leach participate in BIODIG 2023

FIU Associate Professor Jason Chandler Elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Highest Membership Honor

Associate Professor Jason Chandler Elevated to AIA Fellow Jason Chandler, FAIA Jason Chandler, FAIA is an accomplished academic leader, noted educator and award-winning practitioner. He elevates the role of infill building as an important pedagogic tool and as a critical component in the fabric of the city. Members of the AIA College of [...]

By |2023-03-14T17:31:30+00:00March 14th, 2023|News|Comments Off on FIU Associate Professor Jason Chandler Elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Highest Membership Honor

FIU Interior Design alumnus Kenzie Leon Perry introduces design to young readers: New illustrated children’s book features FIU designer’s Black and Caribbean background

A portion of the proceeds from each book sale directly supports IIDA’s Design Your World program, which provides minority students early exposure to commercial interior design and architecture. After graduating with high honors in 2006 FIU Interior Architecture alumnus Kenzie Perry became a professional licensed interior designer—even launching his own brand. Perry is [...]

By |2023-03-10T15:33:31+00:00March 10th, 2023|News|Comments Off on FIU Interior Design alumnus Kenzie Leon Perry introduces design to young readers: New illustrated children’s book features FIU designer’s Black and Caribbean background

Spring Semester Highlight: ARCC-EAAE Conference – RESILIENT CITY

Environmental, climate, social, financial, and technological changes are among the catalysts that raise the question: How will our cities and landscapes adapt and thrive? This past Spring semester, the FIU School of Architecture hosted the 2022 Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) International Research Conference in [...]

By |2022-05-13T21:00:25+00:00May 13th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Spring Semester Highlight: ARCC-EAAE Conference – RESILIENT CITY

Nine Questions with Maria Segura – CARTA REAL Triumph Graduate Spring 2022

After successful open-heart surgery in 2015, Maria Segura dedicated her second chance at life to helping others and chasing her dreams. A Masters’s student of Interior Architecture, Maria has combined her love of architecture and her passion for people to make a positive impact.   CARTA News caught up with Maria to talk about [...]

By |2022-04-29T18:49:46+00:00April 29th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Nine Questions with Maria Segura – CARTA REAL Triumph Graduate Spring 2022

CARTA School of Architecture ranked no. 16 among public universities in the U.S. by QS World Rankings 2022 

CARTA’s School of Architecture programs were ranked among U.S. public institutions as one of the best, according to the 2022 QS World Rankings by Subject report. It is one of only two schools in Florida to be ranked.   Architecture ranked #16 in their category among public universities, climbing from #17 in 2021. This [...]

By |2022-04-14T15:48:35+00:00April 14th, 2022|News|Comments Off on CARTA School of Architecture ranked no. 16 among public universities in the U.S. by QS World Rankings 2022 

CARTA Programs Highlighted at FIU Graduate School Fair

After hosting virtual graduate fairs last year, Florida International University hosted an in-person fair designed to introduce students to the myriad graduate programs available to them. CARTA was well-represented, showcasing their master’s and doctoral programs including: Master of Science in Mass Communication in Global Strategic Communications Master of Science in Mass Communication in [...]

By |2022-01-27T16:32:06+00:00January 27th, 2022|News|Comments Off on CARTA Programs Highlighted at FIU Graduate School Fair