The college has established programs of national and international prominence. Below are a list of on-going programs that have been operating at the college for years.

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Australia Exchange Program

M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction

Charles Kibert, Professor & Director of Powell Center for Construction & Environment (352) 273-1189, 342 RNK

The Rinker School conducts an exchange of students each semester with the Building Construction and Economics Department of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Melbourne, Australia. Students normally attend RMIT in the first semester of their senior year and have the opportunity not only to experience another educational system, but also to see Australia and other countries such as New Zealand and Fiji. There are a limited number of slots available each semester. BCN students have priority for available spaces, followed by UF students from other colleges, and finally, students from other Florida universities.

Consortium for Urban Conservation (CUCINA)

School of Architecture

Roy Eugene Graham, FAIA, Beinecke-Reeves Distinguished Professor & Director of the College Preservation Programs (352) 392-4836 ext 233, 356 ARCH

CUCINA, an exchange program funded by the US Department of Education, is a semester-long study program focusing on architecture and urban conservation in the historic cities and settlements of North America, particularly those areas affected by economic development and globalization. Through a series of workshops and interactions with experts, the program facilitates faculty and student exchanges with six universities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. CUCINA is open to students from the entire College of Architecture and Urban Studies, from Industrial Design to Landscape Architecture. Undergraduates are eligible to travel in their 4th year; graduates are eligible after they have completed a total of 4 semesters of design, including their undergraduate years

Design Exploration Program

School of Architecture

Mary Kramer, Office Manager (352) 392-0205 ext 204, 231 ARCH

If you have been considering a career in design, the summer Design Exploration Program, hosted by UF's School of Architecture can help you make an informed decision regarding architecture as an education and career. DEP explores the various aspects of architecture including design, history, theory and practice. This three week program is open to interested high school students who are at least 16 years of age and have completed their freshman year in high school.

Germany Exchange Program

M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction

Jimmie Hinze, Professor, Director of the Fluor Program for Construction Safety (352) 273-1167, 340 RNK

The program was developed so that participating University of Florida students (graduate or undergraduate) and the Construction Engineering students of Fachhochschule Lippe in Germany could benefit from the mutual exchange of information on international construction. Since the German students participate in the program by enrolling in regular courses offered in the Rinker School, the focus of this information is on the participation of the UF students in the exchange program. The UF students attend lectures and visit various locations to observe different construction methods and techniques in Germany. Students will also learn about the history of Germany, its government, the culture and social norms of the Germans, preservation techniques, restoration efforts, and construction practices in Germany. In addition, the UF students see several points of interest that are of historical, cultural, or architectural importance.

Hong Kong - China Summer Program

School of Architecture

Nancy Margaret Sanders, Director: Hong Kong and China Program; Associate Professor (352) 392-0205 ext 208, 232 ARCH

Nearly all large architectural firms in the United States find themselves competing for projects in China, many with nearly half of their work load being done in its rapidly developing urban areas. It is likely that most if not all of our students who enter practice will at some point work on a large-scale project in China. The imperatives for architectural academia engaging in the modernization of China are not only economic, but also intellectual and ethical. Whereas China's wealthier and smaller neighbor, Japan, has the most sophisticated and fully developed indigenous language of modern architectural expression, China, the largest country in the world, does not. New strategies for indigenous and sustainable urban transfigurations are equally urgent.

Paris Fall Semester Program

Department of Landscape Architecture

Terry R. Schnadelbach, Professor (352) 392-6098 ext. 322, 438 ARCH

The Department of Landscape Architecture is pleased to announce their new fall semester abroad programs at the Paris Research Center. A unique opportunity to explore landscape architecture and urban design in Paris. A full semester design studio explores rational and minimalist design methodologies supported by experienced faculty and guest French professionals in the field. Design studio work is complemented with tours in Paris and its surrounding regions, France and other European countries.

Paris Summer Travel Program

Department of Landscape Architecture

Terry R. Schnadelbach, Professor (352) 392-6098 ext. 322, 438 ARCH

Preservation Institute: Carribean (PI:C) Traveling Design Workshop

School of Architecture

William L. Tilson, Assistant Dean for International Studies & Service Learning; Professor; Director of PI:C and RECAP (352) 392-0205 ext 311, 262 ARCH

The program focuses on the historical experience, built environment and cultural values of Caribbean nations, where economic, social and ecological changes have put these legacies in serious jeopardy. Besides maintaining the importance of historic preservation in reinforcing a sense of identity, continuity and community amid such change, it investigates ways that indigenous populations can inventively engage and adapt the material, historical and cultural fabric of their localities to meet challenges wrought by colonialist pasts and advancing globalization. It seeks out design, planning and development strategies that utilize past inheritances and present realities to build a future of possibilities and progress. In the PI:C program, you can earn graduate credit over the summer with other advanced students from various academic and creative disciplines, both from UF and institutions throughout the Caribbean, on the Gainesville campus and selected sites in the Caribbean region.

Preservation Institute: Nantucket (PI:N) Summer Program

College of Design, Construction and Planning

Peter E. Prugh, Associate Professor; Director of PI:N & Co-Director of RECAP (352) 392-0205 ext 310, 460 ARCH

Each year fifteen students are selected for PI:N from many diverse geographic, educational and professional backgrounds including law, architecture, interior design, construction, planning, landscape architecture, history, American studies, fine arts, engineering and other preservation related fields of study. Course work is project oriented involving real problems in the Nantucket community. The academic curriculum includes: historic preservation theory and practice; graphic and photographic archival documentation of Nantucket buildings and sites under HABS/HAER conventions and guidelines; and research and analysis of historic cultural resources using National Park Service Historic Structure Report process and methodology. Lectures, studio projects, field documentation and research are augmented by an off-island field trip to historic Newport, RI and New Bedford. Students earn nine graduate level credit hours through the University of Florida School of Architecture. Transfer of credits should be arranged through the student's own university program. In the PI:N program, you can earn graduate credit over the summer in advanced courses in the theory, practice, methodology and technology of architectural preservation and building research.

Urban Planning & Design in Curitiba, Brazil

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Joseli Macedo, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Advisor (352) 392-0997 ext. 461, 469 ARCH

The objective of this program is to expose students to urban & regional planning issues within the context of a Latin American country. Exposure to a different culture enriches the academic experience. The opportunity to compare initiatives, policies and programs in a different environment spurs creativity and encourages the development of new ideas to be applied in the US. This is an interdisciplinary program and the areas of specialization offered include urban design, transportation planning, economic development, affordable housing, community development, environmental planning, land use and public administration. This 6-week program takes place, mainly, in the city of Curitiba, internationally renowned for its transportation and environmental planning initiatives. In addition to the time spent in Curitiba, there are 3- and 4-day trips organized to visit other cities, such as São Paulo, so students have a broader view of Brazilian urban areas. This 6-credit program allows students to explore urban issues in a developing country. Students participate in workshops and lectures, including urban and regional design and planning studios, at the Federal University of Paraná. Additional lectures take place at local and regional government planning agencies. Students also visit developments and other projects implemented throughout the city.

Vicenza Summer Program

Department of Interior Design

Margaret Portillo, Chair and Associate Professor (352) 392-0252 ext. 334, 336 ARCH

This is an educational opportunity provided each summer by the Department of Interior Design to broaden your understanding of other cultures, deepen your knowledge of design, and sharpen your design skills. Come back with new perspectives on what design is and fresh ideas about what it can be.

College Programs, Workshops & Study Abroad

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