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
Making (an Even Greater) College Park
Big changes are afoot near the University of Maryland’s flagship campus.
Prime Real Estate
What’s the secret to making it in the development business? A graduating undergrad takes a seat with an industry veteran to find out.
Professor Madlen Simon Elevated to 2026 AIA College of Fellows
Professor Madlen Simon is one of 78 individuals who has been elevated to the 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows.
Extreme Makeovers: White House Edition
From Plumbing to Promenades, UMD Alum Deconstructs 5 Major Changes to the People's House
Restoring Community to a Little-Known Part of Gotham
Alumni Profile: Scott Metzner ‘82
Distilling a Dream into a Destination
A New Outpost for Small-Batch Spirits Designed by Arch Alum and Professor Meshes Maryland’s Agricultural History—and a Good Time