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Campus to Capitol Mentoring Programs Student Organizations Spaces and Studio Education Abroad Competitions Professional Development Student Resources Alumni
People News and Events Accreditation Contact Us Giving
McMillan Reservoir Center at sunset

Professional Practice

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Over 60% of our faculty are actively engaged in creative and professional practice while teaching in our programs. These faculty work in top design studios, development firms and agencies in the Baltimore-Washington area, bringing their expertise and talent into the classroom for the next generation of practitioners. 

Highlighted Professional Practice Projects

McMillan Reservoir center with sand bins in background

Reservoir District Master Plan and Recreation Center

Award-Winning Project Taps UMD Faculty and Alums to Revive Historical D.C. Site for Surrounding Community

Read about the Abandoned D.C. Water Site Regaining its Utility
Architectural home called Spa Creek House and designed by GriD architects

Terps Hit Home with Forbes Best List

Alums, Faculty Make Forbes Inaugural 200 Best Residential Architects in America

Read about these top homes
Collage of Peter Noonan's portrait and "A House for a Chef and an Artist" designed by Peter Noonan FAIA and Mark McInturff FAIA

Peter Noonan Elevated to FAIA

Professor of the Practice and architecture alum Peter Noonan (‘88, M.Arch '92) is one of 83 individuals who has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows.

Read about Professor Noonan's Elevation to FAIA
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