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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
March 10, 2026
When Luis Calvo ’10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he’d be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta. Since earning his Bachelor of Architecture from the former Southern Polytechnic State University, Calvo has gone on to become an associate principal and Atlanta studio lead for the urban planning and design firm MKSK, overseeing projects that shape communities across the Southeast and Midwest.
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KSU student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show
March 03, 2026
Ƶ’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida.
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Ƶgraduate builds a future few expected
December 09, 2025
Before she became a construction management graduate, Zaida Bustamante was balancing life by working full-time while raising three sons with her husband. A nontraditional student and first-generation college graduate, she built her education around work schedules, family responsibilities, and a belief that progress is possible at any age.
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Assistant professor wins Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Award for sustainability
November 26, 2025
Ƶ Assistant Professor of Architecture Robin Puttock was recently honored as the 2025 Sustainability Educator at the Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Awards ceremony, earning national recognition among educators who advance climate-conscious design, resilience, and equity in architecture.
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Ƶarchitecture students earn recognition in international design competition
October 16, 2025
With a vision that turned crumbling walls into works of art, a team of Ƶ architecture students reimagined an old Italian villa and earned international recognition along the way. Gabriela Almeida, Wade Brock, Quincy Smith, and Justin Barkie – all students in Kennesaw State's College of Architecture and Construction Management – spent their summer transforming the ruins of history into a story of renewal. Their project, “When Walls Roam,” won the Community’s Choice Award in Terraviva Competitions’ Venetian Villa challenge, gaining praise from viewers worldwide.
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Kennesaw State's Brian Moore installed as Brent Scarbrough and Company Endowed Chair in Construction Management
October 14, 2025
Ƶ’s Brian Moore was installed as the inaugural Brent Scarbrough and Company Endowed Chair in Construction Management on Monday, marking the first endowed faculty position on the institution’s Marietta Campus.
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Ƶgraduates earn international recognition for award-winning architectural drawing
July 29, 2025
Two Ƶ architecture graduates are gaining international recognition for their innovative design work, earning top honors from two prestigious competitions for a detailed drawing of the KSU Field Station greenhouses and research facilities. Sean Spencer and Nelson Agalaba, who graduated in May from the KSU College of Architecture and Construction Management, received the Award of Distinction from the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI) and were named finalists in the Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation (KRob) Competition.
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Ƶassistant professor named 2025 AIA Georgia Educator of the Year
June 25, 2025
For demonstrating excellence in teaching, mentorship, and practice-integrated design education, Ƶ assistant professor Robin Puttock has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by the Georgia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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Ƶarchitecture students bring eco-centered design to global stage in Italy
June 11, 2025
A group of Ƶ architecture students is gaining international attention for its nature-focused designs as part of a global exhibition in Italy exploring sustainable practices in the built environment. The installation titled “Design for the Shared Environment,” is featured in the Time Space Existence exhibition, an event aligned with the Venice Architecture Biennale and one of the most prestigious platforms in global design.
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Recent Ƶarchitecture graduate named to Metropolis Future100 list
May 13, 2025
Recent Ƶ graduate Sean Spencer has been named to the Metropolis Future100, a prestigious list recognizing the top architecture and interior design students across the U.S. and Canada who demonstrate design excellence and leadership.
