Traveling 'SustainabITALY' Exhibition Displayed Through Sept. 4 in Vol Walker Hall
"SustainabITALY," an exhibition exploring sustainable architecture and its impact on the built environment, is on display through Sept. 4 on the first floor of Vol Walker Hall. It features the work of students in the U of A Rome Program.
A student-designed exhibition that debuted this summer in Rome, Italy, has traveled to the U of A campus for a brief display at the start of the fall semester.
"SustainabITALY" is an exhibition exploring sustainable architecture and its impact on the built environment. It features the work of students in the U of A Rome Program under the guidance of Francesca Riccardo, on the architecture faculty at the U of A Rome Center.
The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 4 on the first floor of Vol Walker Hall, on the U of A campus. This is part of the public exhibition series in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.
"SustainabITALY" symbolizes the union of academic insight, professional expertise and governmental support in championing sustainability.
In collaboration with the Green Building Council of Italy and the Association of Architects of Rome and Lazio region, students participated in a transformative workshop aimed at designing an exhibition. The "SustainabITALY" exhibition celebrates Italian architecture, focusing on buildings for cultural spaces in Italy that have achieved LEED Gold and Platinum certification.
Funded by the Ministry of Culture, specifically the General Directorate of Contemporary Creativity, and supported by GBC Italia and the Association of Architects of Rome, this initiative represents a collaboration between academia, industry and government to promote sustainable practices.
Mentored by three young Roman architects serving as project group leaders, students contributed to a culturally enriching and stimulating environment. Working within this dynamic setting, students meticulously crafted the exhibition, infusing each element with creativity and a sustainability ethos.
Launched in the spring of 2024, the "SustainabITALY" exhibition came to life in the Gardens of the Acquario Romano, the headquarters of the Association of Architects Rome and Lazio Region. During the summer of 2024, students worked on the graphic design aspect of the project, creating templates and setting up the entire exhibition.
The exhibition's opening in Italy featured representatives from the Italian Ministry of Culture and designers of the best practices highlighted in the exhibition. After it visits the Fay Jones School, the exhibition will go to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and finally, the American University in Dubai. This global journey of the exhibition highlights the excellence of Italian sustainable architecture and fosters an international dialogue on best practices in the field, inspiring future generations of architects worldwide.
Admission to the exhibition is free. The exhibition is located on the first floor of Vol Walker Hall, and it is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The U of A will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday.
Contacts
Tara Ferkel, communications specialist
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design
479-575-4704,
tferkel@uark.edu
Michelle Parks, director of communications
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design
479-575-4704,
mparks17@uark.edu