Architecture
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Exploring the Beauty of Tradition: How Fractal Geometry Influences Visual Attention in Architectural Design
JOURNAL PUBLICATION CITATION: Brandon R. Ro and Xavier Parareda, “Exploring the Beauty of Tradition: How Fractal Geometry Influences Visual Attention… Read More
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Beauty and the Brain: Reconsidering the Role of Ornament in Architecture
Earlier last month I was privileged to present the following peer-reviewed paper titled “Technological Modes of Making Architecture” during the… Read More
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National Museum of American Religion – 2024 Student Projects
Students were tasked to design a 100,000 square-foot proposal for the National Museum of American Religion in Washington, DC dedicated… Read More
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UVU Students and Professor Ro Showcase Research at Intermountain Engineering, Technology, and Computing Conference (i-ETC) at Utah State University
Utah Valley University (UVU) architecture students and their mentor, Professor Brandon Ro, made an impressive showing at the Intermountain Engineering,… Read More
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UVU Students Design Proposals for National Museum of American Religion in Washington, DC
Utah Valley University (UVU) is proud to announce that third-year architecture students, under the guidance of Professor Brandon Ro, have… Read More
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UVU Architecture Students Shine at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Long Beach, CA
Utah Valley University’s architecture students made a significant impact at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held in Long… Read More
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UVU Architecture Excels at 2024 Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Conference
Utah Valley University’s fourth-year architecture students showcased their exceptional research at the 2024 Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters… Read More
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UVU Architecture Students Lead the State in Innovative Research at 2024 Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research
Utah Valley University’s architecture students have once again demonstrated their excellence in the field of architectural research by presenting a… Read More
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Abrahamic Sacred Architecture – 2023 Student Projects
Below are examples of several of my students’ design projects from ARC 4110 – Architecture Design Studio V which was… Read More
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Sacred Architecture Projects featured in the UVU Roots of Knowledge Gallery
Calling all architecture enthusiasts and art aficionados! The talented fourth-year UVU architecture students in ARC 4110 have embarked on an… Read More
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The Aesthetic City Podcast – Interview with Prof. Brandon Ro
Prof. Brandon Ro was interviewed on February 3, 2023 by Ruben Hanssen on The Aesthetic City Podcast based in the Netherlands. In… Read More
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UVU Students Lead the State in Architecture Research at 2023 UCUR
Congratulations to our UVU architecture students who presented their cutting edge research projects at the 17th Utah Conference on Undergraduate… Read More
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How to Read Sacred Architecture: Reinterpreting Architectural Roots at Jerusalem, Rome, and Salt Lake
ABSTRACT: Many sacred spaces have the ability to speak to us, inspire us to act, or even transform our understanding of… Read More
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Parallel of the Classical Orders – Student Work
Below are examples of parallels of the classical orders. This includes versions that were produced by hand drafting and watercolor… Read More
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Beauty and Transcendence in Architecture: Four Ideals for the Secular Age
I was privileged to deliver a conference paper titled “Beauty and Transcendence in Architecture: Four Ideals for the Secular Age”… Read More
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Design as a Mode of Research: Architecture Students Present at UCUR 2022
Utah Valley University (UVU) architecture students continue to demonstrate the importance of design as a mode of applied research and… Read More
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Invited Panelist for the 2022 Traditional Architecture Gathering
What is in store for the future of architectural education and the profession in the next decade, especially in light… Read More
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UVU Architecture Students Present their Research at UCUR 2021
I am proud of my Utah Valley University architecture students who are virtually presenting their independent research projects at the… Read More
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In Memoriam Lindsay R. Jones
Dr. Lindsay Jones was indeed a brilliant and notable scholar (a comparative historian of religion right up there next to… Read More
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Sacred Geometry in New Church Symbol
About six years ago I had a memorable lunch conversation with a couple of friends who were in the process… Read More
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EGDT 1720 – Architectural Rendering (Fall 2019)
FALL SEMESTER 2019 – UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY COURSE DESCRIPTION … Read More
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Idaho Central Credit Union – Moscow Branch
IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION: MOSCOW BRANCH MOSCOW, IDAHO Architect of Record: Lombard Conrad ArchitectsClient: Idaho Central Credit Union4,900 gsfStatus: Unbuilt… Read More
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Understanding Extraordinary Architectural Experiences through Content Analysis of Written Narratives
Sir. Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.” Architecture has the power to positively affect human… Read More
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Evaluating Quality Learning Environments: A Case Study
Evaluating the quality of a learning environment is a key component for understanding the value of architectural design and its… Read More
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Sacred Time as One Eternal Round: Understanding the Chiastic Pattern of Temple, Cosmos, History
What does temple architecture, the revolutions of the cosmos, and the narrative of sacred history have in common? It is… Read More
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Transcending Architecture: Contemporary Views on Sacred Space
I am pleased to announce the publication of a timely book on sacred architecture edited by my former Professor Julio… Read More
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The Effect of Gender, Age, and Education in Extraordinary Aesthetic Experiences
“The Effect of Gender, Age, and Education in Extraordinary Aesthetic Experiences” Authors: Julio Bermudez, Brandon Ro Proceedings of the 44th… Read More
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