Welcome to FIU School of Architecture Miami Beach Urban Studios! In the vibrant heart of Miami Beach discover SOA MBUS where creativity thrives and innovation takes center stage. Our dynamic collaboration hub offers state-of-the-art facilities, including an innovation lab equipped with a laser cutter, 3D printers, plotters, and computers. Unleash your imagination and [...]
[Test Page] How are you using AI in your teaching? What concerns do you have? Who do you want to hear from, and who would your students benefit from engaging with? Join us for an interactive roundtable where we invite open discussion, share experiences, and explore innovative ways to incorporate AI into the classroom. Bring [...]
Florida International University (FIU) Contributes to Research on Wind Damage Mitigation for Coastal Areas Coastal areas in the US are prone to strong winds, including hurricanes, which can damage roofs. To address this, researchers developed the Aerodynamics Mitigation and Power System (AMPS), which uses wind turbines to reduce wind damage and [...]
The energy was electric as the second TOM FIU Makeathon took place at the SOA Miami Beach Urban Studios on April 1-2, 2023. This extraordinary event brought together the brightest minds from the TOM: FIU Community, a groundbreaking initiative that revolutionizes the way we address unmet physical needs in our local region. With the [...]
Creole Archive Project: Poloné Nwa - Constitution 1805 Exhibition On view through June 27, 2025. Design Gallery. To celebrate Haitian Heritage Month, the Creole Archive Project: Poloné Nwa - Constitution 1805 by Dr. Jacek Kolasiński invites viewers to uncover a powerful and often forgotten chapter of Haitian and Polish history. The exhibition [...]
This Spring 2025 lecture series explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on our world and its future potential. Presented by experts and innovators, CARTA Generative AI Conversations Powered by Reekolect ™ delves into advancements in AI, its intersection with creativity, architecture, technology, and society, and the ethical challenges it poses. Each lecture promises to [...]
An archive of our previous Exhibitions: SOA MBUS Galleries: 2025 Shattered Structures: Looking Back 15 Years to the Earthquake in Haiti The Brightest 2024 Fascination with Forms: The Architecture of Jesús & Ana Tenreiro American Institute of Architects: 2024 Students’ Awards The Unreading Room THE COSTUME IS NOT A COVER Mending Body and Soul [...]
An archive of all our previously recorded SOA MBUS Art Talks: 2024 Miami Artist Census Iryna Kanishcheva & Monochronicle 2023 Kern Myrtle Lauren Shapiro 2022 Ari Temkin Nico Anna Goraczko Edison Penafiel Coulter Fussell William Maguire Aramis O’Reilly Ian Melgarejo Ivan Roque Mojo The Fonts Monika Bravo Amy Schissel Blane De St. Croix Diana [...]
On November 5, 2024, over 600 Miami-Dade educators gathered at FIU’s CARTA for the 11th annual Arts@FIU Day, an enriching event dedicated to professional development in the arts. This vibrant day of learning and collaboration featured more than 20 hands-on workshops across music, theater, dance, photography, visual arts, and digital media, all led by FIU [...]
The 2024 TOM FIU Makeathon held at FIU SOA MBUS stands as a testament to the boundless potential of innovation and community collaboration. Over the course of two electrifying days, students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines converged to confront real-world challenges with vigor and creativity. Fuelled by a shared passion for making a [...]
