School of the Built Environment
FUTURE OF DESIGN BUILD
BGSU’s School of the Built Environment is the only school of its kind in the state of Ohio. The newly founded school offers a transformative experience for students who seek to engage in design-build innovation and the creation of exemplary places, structures and systems with the ultimate goal of shaping the future of our built environment.
- Optimum coupling of lectures and hands-on-experiences
- Faculty with extensive academic qualifications and industry experience
- Personal attention and mentorship
- Study abroad opportunities
- Diverse student organization presence
- Strong professional and industry connections
A one-of-a-kind learning space
Kokosing Hall is an integrated, state-of-the-art facility that allows for dynamic growth, provide real-world experiences, and prepare for evolving technology and processes that will be more adaptable and cohesive in the future. The new space incorporate student engagement with corporate partners, students, faculty and alumni and afford opportunities for growth in new programs such as facilities management, sustainability and landscaping.
Student Success Story
2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Toledo Chapter
Emerging Professional of the Year Award
In recognition of her commitment to the profession, the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce that Isabel Souza, Associate AIA, FITWEL Ambassador, has been named Emerging Professional of the Year for 2023.
Isabel Souza is an Architectural Designer at PMBA Architects having joined the firm upon completing her master's in architecture from Bowling Green State University in 2020. She’s a licensed architect in Brazil, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism degree from Centro Universitario in 2017. Furthermore, Isabel is actively pursuing professional licensure through the Architect Registration Examination (NCARB ARE).
Spring 2023 National Estimating Competition
First Place in the New-B New Building
A team of construction management students from the School of the Built Environment was awarded 1st place in the New-B New Building competition at the Spring 2023 National Estimating Competition held in Cincinnati, OH.
The team consisted of talented students led by Lisa Schaller, an Assistant Teaching Professor. The students were also privileged to be mentored by industry partners affiliated with the program.
This award is a significant achievement for both the School and University as the team triumphed over high-tiered universities from different regions nationwide.
Congratulations to the winning team!
Student team members: Lucas Turner, Isaiah LaTurner, Sebastian Bransky, Jason Mefferd, Joseph Gase and Trent Gray
2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Toledo Chapter
Design Award
Yazan Sahawneh, a graduate student in the Master of Architecture program in the School of the Built Environment, won a Design Award at the 2023 American Institute of Architects Toledo Chapter (as part of this thesis work) under the mentorship of Yong Huang, Assistant Professor.
This architecture design project is based on the theme of a planetarium. An educational institution reconstructed as a new wave of information and connectivity; connectivity with one's self, society, and the universe. The project proposes a scenario of connectivity and revitalization of urban brown fields to juxtaposed along an iconic historic anchor in the city of Toledo, Ohio.
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Contact
101 Kokosing Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
419-372-2724
builtenvironment@bgsu.edu
Updated: 03/06/2024 03:54PM