AIA National highlights how Tulane prepares students for the profession
AUGUSt 6, 2025
BY Shyla Krishnappa
The Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment was featured by AIA this week in a story examining how well architecture schools are preparing students for the transition from the classroom to professional practice.
In the article, Tulane was recognized for its intentional approach to bridging education and the real world, with faculty who are also practicing professionals and a curriculum that evolves based on student feedback and industry trends.
“There is a baseline expectation that accredited schools of architecture [offer] a version of professional practice,” said Emilie Taylor Welty, AIA, program director at Tulane and principal of the New Orleans-based firm Colectivo. Taylor Welty noted that Tulane’s two-pronged professional practice training, covering both the business of design and design technology, has been a key component in student preparation.
The school was specifically praised for moving its design technology course earlier in the curriculum, enabling students to enter internships and firms more confidently. “It has been to the benefit of our students, but also to the firms,” said Taylor Welty.
Read the full article here.
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