Department ofArchitecture
A tradition of excellence
The Department of Architecture’s century-strong traditions of drawing, model-making, community outreach/service learning, and hands-on construction prepare students to explore innovative models of architectural practice as well as non-traditional approaches, including design-build and digital fabrication.
The award-winning faculty are active in professional practice, research and service projects, and national and international competitions, as well as scholarly activities. Thanks to a rigorous curriculum with numerous opportunities to engage in professional projects and work with external stakeholders, graduates are prepared for wherever their design degrees may take them.
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Degrees
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B.Arch. in Architecture
The B.Arch. is a highly sought after five-year professional degree program that consistently produces graduates who push the bounds of architecture to enhance the human experience.
M.Arch. in Architecture
The professional M.Arch. degree deeply explores the techniques, principles, histories, theories of architecture, preparing students to become leaders in the field.
M.S. in Architecture (+Dual M.S. +IUG)
The M.S. in Architecture program is designed for students interested in advanced research and independent work. Integrated undergrad/grad, as well as dual-title program options exist.
Ph.D. in Architecture (+Dual Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. in Architecture is a research-based degree concentrating on a number of areas of inquiry. Hone the degree via research clusters, program focus areas, or dual-title options.
Architecture Studies Minor
The Architecture Studies minor will permit students in other majors the opportunity to gain insight into the discipline of Architecture.
Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight
Marilia Rodrigues
B.Arch. in Architecture 2002Marilia Rodrigues is a principal at KieranTimberlake, an internationally recognized architecture firm noted for its commitment to research, innovation, and invention. She brings multiple technologies, voices, and talents together to achieve award-winning designs.
Our Facilities
An exhibit gallery, digital and textile labs, resource library, and workshops
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Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library
Located in 111 Stuckeman Family Building, the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library supports study and research in architecture and landscape architecture and their histories Learn More
Computational Textiles Lab
The Computational Textiles Lab, or SOFTLAB, in the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing is a research group in which faculty and students examine how Learn More
DigiFab
The digiFAB lab is the home for digital fabrication equipment that is used for design and research projects by faculty and students in Stuckeman Learn More
Rouse Gallery
Located in the main entryway of the Stuckeman Family Building, the Willard G. Rouse gallery houses special exhibits by leaders in the fields of Learn More
Stuckeman Shop
The Stuckeman Shop – primarily supporting architecture, landscape architecture, and graphic design students – provides an excellent opportunity for motivated students to develop their ideas Learn More
Faculty Spotlight
Felecia Davis
Associate Professor of Architecture
Felecia Davis combines art, technology, and science in her work with computational textiles: soft materials that can sense and respond to the world around them through computer programming, electronics, and sensors. Director of SoftLab, she holds the Agnes Scollins Carey Memorial Early Career Professorship in the Arts for 2018–21, using the funds to lead a multiphase, collaborative research project that involves constructing a 1:1 scaled demonstration prototype for a solar photovoltaic fiber tension shade. Her work was featured in Penn State’s recent campaign highlighting the national and international impact of select faculty’s research.
Jan 31
Museum Conversation: Words and Paint
ZoomJulia Spicher Kasdorf, Poet and Liberal Arts Professor of English and Christopher Reed, Distinguished Professor of English, Visual Culture, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and
Events
Go. Explore.Lecture - Impossible Interviews: Artists Alma Thomas and Warren Rohrer in Conversation
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Museum Conversation: An Introduction to the Tavern Collection
ZoomNews from A&A
Architecture lab invited to exhibit work at Seoul Biennial this fall
The work of the Department of Architecture’s Autonomous Builders Collective using waste cardboard to develop resilient, low-cost housing has been accepted into the Seoul Biennial.
UNIVERSTY PARK, Pa. — The work of the Department of Architecture’s Autonomous Builders Collective (ABC) in the Stuckeman School using waste cardboard to develop resilient, low-cost housing has been accepted
Stuckeman School announces spring 2021 virtual lecture lineup
The Penn State Stuckeman School is hosting a series of seven virtual lectures during the spring 2021 semester. Read More
Stuckeman School researchers awarded AIA grant for interdisciplinary research
Elena Vazquez, architecture doctoral student, and José Duarte, director of the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing, were recently awarded a grant to make buildings more efficient Read More