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Careers, Membership, News

ARCC Board Elections (2026-2028)

Adil Sharag-Eldin ©2026, Museum of Art, Cleveland The Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) introduces the nominees for the 2026–2028 Board of Directors. The ARCC Board significantly influences the organization’s strategic direction, enhances research networks, and supports the advancement of architectural scholarship. Member institutions are encouraged to participate fully in this election process. This election will … Continue reading ARCC Board Elections (2026-2028) →

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Call for Nominations to Serve on ARCC Board 2026-2028

Nomination Deadline: August 1, 2026 The Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) invites nominations for open positions on the ARCC Board of Directors. ARCC seeks engaged scholars, educators, and research leaders committed to advancing architectural research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research-informed education in architecture and related disciplines. Serving on the ARCC Board provides an opportunity to contribute … Continue reading Call for Nominations to Serve on ARCC Board 2026-2028 →

Awardees, News

ARCC 2024-2025 King Student Medal for Excellence Recipients

Jonathan King , HAIA (1926-1997), Founding President, ARCC The ARCC King Student Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Design Research is awarded to one student per ARCC member school that acknowledges innovation, integrity, and scholarship. The award is named in honor of the late Jonathan King, co-founder and first president of the Architectural Research Centers … Continue reading ARCC 2024-2025 King Student Medal for Excellence Recipients →

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New ARCC Communications and Office Manager

Welcoming Karen Seo as ARCC’s New Communications and Office Manager We are pleased to welcome Karen Seo as the new Communications and Office Manager for the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC). In her position with ARCC, Karen supports member institutions through billing, communications, and administrative coordination, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the organization. … Continue reading New ARCC Communications and Office Manager →

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Remembering Branko Kolarevic: Visionary Educator and Supporter of ARCC

It is with great sadness that the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) shares the passing of Branko Kolarevic, a generous colleague, trusted friend, and long-standing supporter of our organization. Branko died on January 29, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Čačak, Serbia, in 1963, Branko studied architecture in Belgrade before coming to the United … Continue reading Remembering Branko Kolarevic: Visionary Educator and Supporter of ARCC →

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: HOST INSTITUTION FOR ARCC 2027 CONFERENCE

ARCC is an international organization dedicated to advancing architectural and environmental design research to improve the quality of life in the designed environment. Each year the Architectural Research Centers Consortium holds a pivotal international conference on architectural research, broadly and inclusively defined. To fulfill its mission, the ARCC conferences are held in partnership with an … Continue reading CALL FOR PROPOSALS: HOST INSTITUTION FOR ARCC 2027 CONFERENCE →

Awards, News

ARCC 2025-2026 King Medal Program

(FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT) ARCC King Student Medal IMPORTANT:  Please be reminded that your school must be confirmed as in ‘good standing’ before your recipient’s medal will be shipped.  Please ensure your 2025-2026 ARCC dues have been paid.  Thank you. ARCC King Student Medal For Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research Named in honor of the late … Continue reading ARCC 2025-2026 King Medal Program →

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025-2027 ELECTED ARCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Treasurer Madlen Simon, University of Maryland Madlen Simon is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Maryland and an At-Large ARCC Board Member. Recipient of the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative Award, she applies neuroscience to study human response to the built environments. Simon’s collaboration with colleagues in Iraq was recognized with the Architect Magazine … Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025-2027 ELECTED ARCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS →

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ARCC Board Elections (2025-2027)

Adil Sharag-Eldin, Museum of Arts Cleveland The Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2025–2027 Board of Directors. This election will fill five (5) positions: Treasurer, Secretary, two At-Large Directors, and one Ph.D. Student Representative. Each ARCC member institution is entitled to cast one vote per position. Voting will … Continue reading ARCC Board Elections (2025-2027) →

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Call for Nominations to Serve on ARCC Board 2025-2027

Call for Nominations: ARCC Board of Directors Nominations due: September 1, 2025 The Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) invites nominations for open positions on the ARCC Board of Directors. Open Positions: Secretary Treasurer One (1) At-Large Board Member One (1) Student Representative All board positions carry a two-year term, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2027. The exception is … Continue reading Call for Nominations to Serve on ARCC Board 2025-2027 →

Journal, News

Solicitation for ENQ articles

The ARCC board and ENQ Editorial Board would like to solicit proposals for the next issue of Enquiry, which will be published in Q4 of 2025.   In this open call, we encourage authors who have recently participated in the April 2025 ARCC International Conference to further develop their presented papers around the conference theme of Emerging Challenges. Articles addressing … Continue reading Solicitation for ENQ articles →

Awardees, News

Meet the ARCC 2025 Awards Recipients

ARCC James Haeker Distinguished Leadership Award Dr. Franca Trubiano is University of Pennsylvania Graduate Group Chair of the PhD Program in Architecture, Associate Professor, and a Registered Architect with l’Ordre des Architects du Québec. She is also co-director of Penn’s Mellon funded, Humanities + Urban + Design Initiative. Trubiano is author of  Building Theories, Architecture … Continue reading Meet the ARCC 2025 Awards Recipients →

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024-2026 ELECTED ARCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vice-president/President-Elect Ihab Elzeyadi, University of Oregon Dr. Ihab Elzeyadi is an architect, building scientist, and professor of architecture. He has been engaged in the design, construction, and research of high-performance buildings for more than 30 years. Dr. Elzeyadi is a full professor of architecture and the founding director of the High-Performance Environments Lab (HiPE) at … Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024-2026 ELECTED ARCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS →

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ARCC Board Elections (2024-2026)

MEET THE CANDIDATES The ARCC is delighted to announce the nominees for election to the ARCC Board of Directors (20242026). Board elections permit one vote per ARCC member institution for each of the four (4) open positions: Vice President/President-Elect and three (3) At-Large Directors. Nominations for the Vice-president/President-Elect (2 Candidates) Ihab Elzeyadi, University of Oregon … Continue reading ARCC Board Elections (2024-2026) →

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Call for Nominations to Serve on ARCC Board 2024-2026 (Extended Deadline)

Call for Nominations: ARCC Board of Directors Nominations due: August 30, 2024 The Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) invites nominations for the organization’s Board of Directors. Available positions include Vice President/President Elect and three (3) At-Large Board Member positions.  All ARCC board members serve for a two-year term except the president, who serves two years … Continue reading Call for Nominations to Serve on ARCC Board 2024-2026 (Extended Deadline) →

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: AIA UPJOHN RESEARCH INCENTIVE AWARDS

The Call for Submissions for AIA’s Upjohn Research Grant Initiative is open! Deadline: August 28, 2024, by 5pm PT This AIA program funds up to six research grants of $15,000–$30,000 annually for projects completed in a 6- to 18-month period. The funds must be fully matched with hard dollars, with a maximum of 10% allocated for … Continue reading CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: AIA UPJOHN RESEARCH INCENTIVE AWARDS →

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ARCC 2023-2024 King Medal Program

ARCC King Student Medal For Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research Named in honor of the late Jonathan King, co-founder and first president of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC), this award is given to one student per ARCC member college, school, institute, or unit. Selecting recipients is at the discretion of the individual member … Continue reading ARCC 2023-2024 King Medal Program →

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CONGRATUALTIONS TO THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Benjamin Bross, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Benjamin Bross, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He grew up in a multicultural Mexican environment. His research examines spatial production that embodies sociocultural identity. His first book, Mexico City’s Zócalo: A History of a Constructed Spatial Identity (Routledge, 2021) … Continue reading CONGRATUALTIONS TO THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS →