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 [...]
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 [...]
War and Hope in Ukraine Exhibition On view through September 18, 2023. SOA MBUS Lincoln Gallery. Immerse yourself in the exhibition "War and Hope in Ukraine: The Power of Art," which explores the profound impact of children's art and stirring photography, capturing the unwavering resilience and hopeful spirit of individuals amidst the [...]
These are images from the 2023 summer session. Growlight/Breakthrough Miami is a four-week summer camp held at the Miami Beach Urban Studios that focuses on design, art, technology, urbanism, and public policy around support for those with disabilities. Growlight is a summer program that provides an intense and enjoyable introduction to architecture and the related [...]
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The FIU Face Shield-Mask project. The FIU face-shield-mask project innovates and utilizes FIU CARTA's and the broader university's innovation talent to create a face shield and face mask combo to support situations in which individuals need to wear a face mask, but need to have their full face visible to those around them. Below: Photo-collage [...]
Image was taken prior to COVID-19 Pandemic To learn more about MBUS LEADS program, click here!
Miami Beach Digital Historic Districts Project: Connecting databases and research projects enrich the public with the remarkable stories of people, buildings and the environment in Miami Beach's historic neighborhoods. The Miami Beach Digital Historic Districts Project (DHDP) seeks to create a responsive design website and series of public events around the use artificial intelligence (AI) [...]
