College of Architecture and Planning

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  • Renovation of Residential Structures
    October 17, 2022 by

    There is a great need for affordable housing in Muncie. To address this need, local non-profit organizations, including Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity, ecoREHAB, Urban Light and Muncie Mission, have been renovating existing houses for local residents. To quote Carl Elefante, former president of the American Institute of Architects, “The greenest building is the one […]

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  • International Course in Construction Management
    October 15, 2022 by

    More than a year ago, Tamer Breakah, assistant professor of construction management, got a call from a friend in Egypt, Sherif El-Badawy, vice dean for postgraduate studies at Mansoura University. He introduced Breakah to an exciting cultural exchange opportunity for the students. The Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange for Enhanced […]

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  • Improving Habitat for Monarchs and Other Pollinators
    October 6, 2022 by

    Pollinators, which range from the less-than-glamorous flies to showy hummingbirds and butterflies, have established themselves as necessary actors in the reproduction of over 85% of the world’s flowering plants and two-thirds of the world’s crops, including more than 100 crops in the United States.  However, loss of habitat is resulting in decline of these essential […]

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  • CAPtober Daily Sketch Challenge
    September 28, 2022 by

    CAPtober is a new spin on the daily drawing challenge “INKtober.” This month-long event will serve as a unique opportunity for ALL CAP students to create a quick 5 to 10 minute sketch each day that will be displayed in the (no judgement zone) pin-up space in the atrium of the CAP building. Active participants […]

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  • New Steel Structure for Campus “The LOOP”
    September 12, 2022 by

    Last fall architecture students looked to the past for inspiration when creating a vibrant new installation to be placed near the intersection of Neely and McKinley streets. More than 45 years ago, the iconic CAP Sign and the bright yellow Balance sculpture were installed on the lawn outside the College of Architecture and Planning building. […]

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  • Interior Design and Immersive Learning
    September 2, 2022 by

    Immersive learning is a powerful opportunity for students, community partners, and faculty. Ball State defines immersive learning as high-impact learning that involves collaborative student-driven teams who are guided by faculty mentors. Students earn credit for working with community partners and clients such as businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to address community challenges through the creation of a product that has a lasting impact. […]

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  • CAP Students Design and Build a House
    August 17, 2022 by

    2023 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge Since the Summer of 2021 a multi-disciplinary group of Ball State Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) students and faculty have ventured into a five-semester-long design and build project for the 2023 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, an international competition conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy. During this two-year […]

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  • Ramping Up the Curriculum
    August 17, 2022 by

    The Interior Design Program completed a successful accreditation visit from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) in summer 2021. The results indicated proficient outcomes in all areas, however, the interior design faculty decided to further strengthen the program by restructuring the current curriculum with a goal of implementation in fall 2023. It’s an exciting […]

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