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Jason Sowell is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Architecture at the University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture and Planning. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Harvard University. His research focuses on climate change adaptation, particularly how landscape-oriented infrastructures guide urban resilience through housing and management practices. Sowell has been recognized for his work with awards from institutions like the CELA (2010), Cleveland’s Urban Design Collaborative (2007), and the Texas Society of Architects (2020). He previously directed the Master of Landscape Architecture Program at The University of Texas at Austin and co-founded SSAU, a design studio exploring socially-oriented interactions between landscape and architecture.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee
- Master of Landscape Architecture, Harvard University
- Research Highlights:
- Urban adaptation to climate change via flood mitigation and resilient infrastructures
- Landscape technologies for housing and energy systems
- Exhibitions at Venice Biennale and Pan American Biennale
- Awards & Honors:
- 2010 CELA Teaching Award
- 2007 Irishtown Bend Proposal Award
- 2016 Sobradinho Housing Competition Award
- 2020 Brownie Neighborhood Park Award
- Professional Contributions:
- Directed MLA program at UT Austin
- Principal of SSAU studio (projects include Farm Lot Health-Centered Development)
