Building upon its century-long tradition of innovative research, the USC School of Architecture (USCA) is emerging with new initiatives and events focused on research and creative work in leading-edge building technologies, landscape and ecology, sustainability, urbanism, and housing. 

Research Seminar Series

This seminar series helps to enhance the research culture in the School and engage Architectural students and faculty who are interested in innovative research and creative work related to the built environment.

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Latest Videos
Urban Heat Mitigation: Bridging Research, Design & Urban Environmental Planning
Featuring Dr. David Sailor, Professor at the Arizona State University School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Director of the Urban Climate Research Center
Intersections of Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy, and Policy
Featuring Dr. Erica Cochran Hameen, Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Investigating Spatial Formations Beyond Scalar & Disciplinary Boundaries
Featuring Dr. Sascha Delz, Assistant Professor at USC School of Architecture

USCA Research Symposium

With a diverse and talented faculty and student body, the USC Architecture Research Symposium provides a meaningful effort to boost the research culture within the School, and to contribute to the development of research platforms that enhance collaborative endeavors between programs, disciplines, and practices.