The Transforming Places, Practices, and Pedagogies Collaborative (TP3C) is a research unit within the School of Architecture at the University of Utah, dedicated to conducting architectural research. Our mission is to develop new knowledge, tools, processes, and spur innovation in architecture. We engage in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that addresses current challenges in architecture. We strive to bridge the gap between architectural profession and research, and engage with the industry and other partners in collaborative research projects.
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TP3C Research Presented at the ANNSIM 2026 Conference
Dr. Emmanuel Aghimien presented a paper at the Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM) in Orlando, FL, May 5 to 7, organized by the Society for Modeling & Simulation International (SCS). This annual conference t covers state-of-the-art developments in modeling and simulation in various disciplines, including the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design […]
Read MoreSimulation-Driven Xgboost Model for Multi-Output Building Facade Performance Prediction
“Simulation-Driven Xgboost Model for Multi-Output Building Facade Performance Prediction” presents a research study that couples artificial intelligence (AI) techniques with building performance simulations for facade design analysis and optimization. Building performance simulations have become the most widely adopted approach for evaluating facade performance during the design process; however, they are computationally expensive, especially when exploring […]
Read MoreBest Paper Award at the ARCC 2026 International Conference
“Place-Based Retrofitting Strategies for Global Architectural Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Three Brutalist Building Typologies in the Western Balkans”, authored by Prof. Suncica Milosevic and Prof. Ajla Aksamija, received the Best Paper Award the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2026 International Conference in Atlanta, GA, April 8 to 11. […]
Read MoreTP3C Research Presented at the ARCC 2026 International Conference
Prof. Suncica Milosevic and Prof. Ajla Aksamija presented two papers at the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) 2026 International Conference in Atlanta, GA, April 8 to 11. “Place-Based Retrofitting Strategies for Global Architectural Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Three Brutalist Building Typologies in the Western Balkans” presented a comparative analysis of energy-efficient retrofit strategies across […]
Read MoreCommunity Engagement and Revitalization of Civic Buildings: Case Study of the Liberty Park Greenhouse
“Community Engagement and Revitalization of Civic Buildings: Case Study of the Liberty Park Greenhouse ” discusses revitalization study for the Liberty Park Greenhouse, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Liberty Park is the oldest and one of the most prominent historic urban parks in Utah, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. […]
Read MorePlace-Based Retrofitting Strategies for Global Architectural Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Three Brutalist Building Typologies in the Western Balkans
“Place-Based Retrofitting Strategies for Global Architectural Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Three Brutalist Building Typologies in the Western Balkans” presents a comparative analysis of energy-efficient retrofit strategies across three historically significant Brutalist-style buildings in the Western Balkans. Each case study represents a distinct typology, scale, and urban context within cold and mixed climate zones: a […]
Read MoreCEAC 2026 Keynote in Hong Kong
Prof. Ajla Aksamija delivered a keynote presentation “Innovations in Architecture and Building Technologies” at the 6th International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (CEAC 2026) in Hong Kong on March 20, 2026. Her presentation discussed innovations in architecture, relationships between scientific research and design, and the role of building performance research. It focused on methods for […]
Read MoreKnowledge Exchange Program and International Visit at the University of Sarajevo
Prof. Ajla Aksamija participated as a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from March 9 to 13, 2026. The visit is part of the knowledge transfer program for public institutions, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Partner of the […]
Read MoreLiberty Park Greenhouse Revitalization Study
“Liberty Park Greenhouse Revitalization Study” documents the outcomes of a revitalization study for the Liberty Park Greenhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah. The study was conducted by the University of Utah School of Architecture in collaboration with the Salt Lake City Public Lands, as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) initiative. The CIP initiative […]
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