Research and Facilities

CAPPA FACILITIES

Discover the numerous resources that are available to transform your ideas into reality. Learn more about how to access these tools and any additional assistance.

West Campus Library

The West Campus Library holds a core print collection and digital research resources related to art, architecture, and music.

AFA Library
Digital fabrication Lab

The Digital Fabrication Lab is a research facility focused on the testing and production of architectural components, modeling and simulation, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) equipment.

Digital Fabrication Lab
Metal Fabrication Lab

The Metal Fabrication Lab provides a teaching space and research lab with equipment to saw, cut, shear, brake, roll, and weld metal sheet and special shapes.

Metal Fabrication Lab
Photography Lab

Located within the Digital Fabrication area, CAPPA maintains a 270 sq. ft. Photography Lab for student and faculty use.

Photo Lab
Prototype Assembly Lab

The space is equipped with multiple large open work areas, dry material storage, mixing and casting equipment, and hand,wood and metal,working tools.

Prototype Assembly Lab
Wood Fabrication Lab

The Wood Fabrication Lab is a research facility focused on production of architectural components, models and furniture, both at scale and full-scale construction.

Wood and Fabrication Lab
UTA Community Design Build Lab

The new facility strives to revitalize central Arlington while creating an important bridge between the academic and non-profit communities of North Texas.

UTA Community Design Build Lab
Exhibition Space

Exhibits, events and student project reviews may be presented in the 3,740 square foot gallery space dedicated for use by all CAPPA programs.

Exhibitions

 

 

 

 

Faculty Research Grants

The Geisel grants will provide funding for projects to engage students and faculty in a project that impacts a municipality or underserved community in Texas or the US Southwest region.

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Centers and Institutes

CAPPA has forged numerous partnerships with research institutes throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to transform proposed ideas into tangible realities that will strengthen the community.

ARLINGTON URBAN DESIGN CENTER

The Arlington Urban Design Center aims to create public awareness about the importance of urban design and its impact on the quality of life, environment, and economic investment. This Design Center established a creative collaboration to allow CAPPA graduate students to work closely with City of Arlington staff on business and neighborhood development projects in Arlington. Students “learn by doing” as they work with City planning staff and benefit from the opportunity of working on real-world projects.

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CENTER FOR METROPOLITAN DENSITY

The Center for Metropolitan Density set its mission to understand the value of density, development, and design through multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach by promoting economically feasible, environmentally responsible and socially equitable downtowns, urban areas and metropolitan regions. The center accomplishes this mission by conducting innovative interdisciplinary research among CAPPA disciplines as well as other allied disciplines across UT Arlington providing educational activities for students and industry members, and disseminating knowledge through service, and outreach primarily with private sector partners in Dallas-Fort Worth and other metropolitan regions across the globe.

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CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION, EQUITY, DECISIONS AND DOLLARS (CTEDD)

The Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) strives to be the nation's leading University Transportation Center focused on equity in transportation planning and policy. We pursue the goal of a fairer and more productive transportation system through original research, community engagement, industry-university ties, K-12 educational initiatives, and the promotion of leadership training among STEM students. We seek to apply new methods, new technologies, and new human perspectives to solving our nation's transportation challenges.

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DAVID DILLON CENTER FOR TEXAS ARCHITECTURE

The David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture was founded as a way to connect the School of Architecture to the public conversation about architecture and urbanism in north Texas. The Center sponsors student and faculty research projects and organizes public events that bring together architects, historians, planners, policy-makers, and everyday citizens to examine issues of critical importance to Dallas-Fort Worth. The Center honors David’s tradition of insightful writing about architecture and civic culture and his role as an advocate for better design in everyday life.

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INSTITUTE OF URBAN STUDIES (IUS)

The Institute of Urban Studies (IUS) is the principal research center for CAPPA. The Institute’s mandated mission is to conduct research and provide technical assistance to city and county governments, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations, and to offer education and teaching opportunities to individuals either already in or contemplating public service careers.

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