From gallery displays and provocative seminars to the quiet of the library and the bustle of the design studio, the College of Architecture is hard at work serving both its students and the community.

Facilities

Computer Lab

The computer facility in the College of Architecture is used by students and faculty for education, research, and public service activities. The facility includes graphics and printer terminals, as well as numerous computers.

two students using computers in a computer lab

Digital technologies are ubiquitous to contemporary the design and planning processes and practices. As such, digital technologies have been a priority of the college for many years.

Student Hardware – Computer Labs:

The college maintains two computer labs in Architecture Hall. The labs are used for both instructional purposes and available for individual student use. The labs are accessible from 7am to 9pm, 7 days a week via the university’s N-Card secure key system.   All workstation computers in the labs are equipped with dual monitors or dual monitor capability. All computer workstations are equipped with the primary software used in all of the programs within the college.

Scanning workstations are located in the labs and can be used by students for general use.

 The College of Architecture offers a number of courses in computer applications for design and planning.

Contact Info

College of Architecture
210 Architecture Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0106
USA
402-472-9212
( On-campus, 2-9212 )

 

Library ARCH

Our Architecture Hall Library is currently being remodeled. The new, renovated 2,490 sq. ft. library is located on the first floor of Architecture Hall West. The Architecture Library contains materials dealing with architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and other directly related fields. We have an enormous online catalog image collection which can be searched by names, companies or subject. We also have regular and large format scanners.

Contact Info

College of Architecture
210 Architecture Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0107
USA
402-472-7943
( On-campus, 2-7943 )

 

Media Center

Media Center Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 8 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

University holiday and closures may affect these hours. Additionally the first and last weeks of the semester the CoA MC is on an
abbreviated schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Services for project presentation development and documentation are available in room 22 & 21, Architecture Hall West.

Media Center Services

The Media Center offers printing, supplies and equipment checkout for project presentation, development and documentation for students in the College of Architecture. During open hours, the Media Center in Room 22 is staffed by student employees knowledgeable in the college’s printing processes. After hours in Room 21, students can print and laser cut during the hours students have access to the building utilizing the college’s PaperCut system.

woman looking at notes in a notebook while drawing sketches

In-house printing services include:

8.5” x 11” and 11” x 17” black and white or color in both 20 lb and 60 lb stock
Large format black and white printing (36” wide max)
Large format color printing (36” wide max) in coated bond, hi-gloss, satin, mylar, or vellum stock

Media Center supplies for sale include:

Chipboard in 0.050" thick x 32” x 46” sheets
Foam core board in in 1/8” or 3/16” thickness
Museum board in 1-ply and 2-ply thicknesses

Mat board in 4-ply thickness

Shop supplies for sale include:

½” thick MDF
½” thick OSB
Ridged Foam insulation in ½”, 1” and 2” thicknesses

Equipment available for checkout in the media center includes digital cameras, computer projection equipment and photography equipment. Students also have a model photography studio and has backdrops and lighting available during the hours students have access to the building. Additionally, fabrication access to which equipment such as laser cutters and 3D printers are located in the Media Center.

Media Center and Shop Training Videos

Media Center Training Videos 

Shop Training and Orientation Videos 

Special Media Center Hours and Printing Policies for Reviews

PRINT POLICIES & DEADLINES DURING REVIEWS 

Contact Info

College of Architecture
210 Architecture Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0107
USA
402-472-9218
( On-campus, 2-9218 )

 

College of Architecture Shop

Shop Center Hours

a student using a power saw

Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

University holiday and closures may affect these hours. Additionally the first and last weeks of the semester the CoA Shop is on an abbreviated schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Shop Training and Orientation Videos

With over 3,000 square feet, the Architecture Shop is a large, well-equipped space where architecture students can make projects in a variety of materials utilizing both power and hand tools. This comprehensive, hands-on learning facility is used by students at all levels of the program. The shop is staffed by a shop manager and student employees who assist students with safety and instruction in the space. Additionally the College of Architecture houses a variety of digital fabrication equipment including three laser cutters, several 3D printers and a three axis CNC router.

Contact Info

College of Architecture
210 Architecture Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0107
USA
402-472-9218
( On-campus, 2-9218 )