Clubs and Organizations
Strong peer relationships create the pathways for success from the educational experience to the professional world. The Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture at Clemson University prizes our student clubs and organizations, which not only foster life-long connections between our students, faculty and alumni, but also help spark new ideas to move our profession forward.
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The American Institute of Architecture Students
The Clemson AIAS endeavors to promote mentorship, professionalism, civic engagement and supplemental educational opportunities to the students of Clemson University School of Architecture. By actively seeking out and collaborating with complementary organizations, both within the field of architecture and beyond, the Clemson AIAS strives to create a well-rounded citizen architect. We mentor our membership by facilitating peer-to-peer learning through our Studio Culture Initiative, by engaging our devoted architectural alumni via the Clemson Advancement Foundation for design+build, and our close relationship with state and local AIA. We promote professionalism through our interaction with stakeholders in the built environment with lectures and other social events. We engage our community through Freedom by Design, a national AIAS program that provides architectural students the opportunity to address the needs of disabled individuals through design+build, and by crossing the aisle to other student groups to accomplish institutional goals beyond the reach of any single organization. We supplement our educational experience by hosting workshops and professionals in the field to further bridge the gap between academia and practice. In this manner, we are a dynamic and responsive voice for our members and for the realm of architecture as a whole.
AIAS Officers
President Abby Brooke adbrks@clemson.edu Vice President Andrew Tuz atuz@clemson.edu Grad Rep/Advisor Cara Welker cbwelke@clemson.edu Board Manager Gwen Higgins gchiggi@clemson.edu Faculty Advisor Dustin Albright Former President Valerie Ulloa vulloa@g.clemson.edu For more information visit: https://clemsonaias.weebly.com
National AIAS website
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Graduate Architecture Professional Partnership (GAPP)
The Graduate Architecture Professional Partnership (GAPP) was founded by a group of students to represent the interests of graduate students studying architecture at Clemson University. We provide a voice within the School of Architecture through addressing pertinent issues with the faculty and administration. We uphold a working link to the professional world and advocate for professional development outside the University through workshops, lectures, and a collaborative relationship with statewide AIA components. We provide opportunities within the School of Architecture for the advancement of student development, both academically and socially, through events ranging from lunchtime theory seminars to informal social events. We also strive to facilitate awareness within the greater Clemson University by promoting exhibits of student work and annually producing a student-run publication that includes both student and faculty work, as well as accounts of the happenings within the School of Architecture.
Find us on Instagram, Youtube, or on our Website!
GAPP Officers
President Megan Guido mmguido@clemson.edu Vice President of Communications Charlotte Littlejohn clittl5@clemson.edu Vice President of Events Abby McKnight mcknig9@clemson.edu Vice President of Finance Josh Turner jpt7@clemson.edu Graphics/Social Media Chair London Forsberg londonf@clemson.edu Ambassadors Jackson Goosetree jgoostr@clemson.edu -
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (cNOMAS)
The Clemson Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) strives to promote diversity, unity, and professionalism, but specifically within Clemson’s community. We seek to have an impact not only on the School of Architecture but also throughout Clemson's campus. Clemson: NOMAS hopes to host several professional, philanthropic, and social events that seek to educate students on important subjects, connect students to experienced professionals, and bring together students of different ethnic backgrounds. We are actively seeking to work in conjunction with the other organizations in the School of Architecture as well as organizations across the campus to foster communication and fellowship between Clemson’s organizations. We engage our members by creating a close-knit, family-style atmosphere within the studio culture and with our close relationship with the Professional NOMA Chapter. We are seeking to become an effective source of motivation and inspiration for aspiring architecture students. Clemson: NOMAS will complement our education with 101 workshops, portfolio and résumé workshops, mock interviews, and lectures from professionals. We are also implementing a Professional Mentor Program to create future and long-lasting relationships between students and professionals. We aim to champion diversity in the design profession by promoting excellence, community engagement, and professional development in our membership.
For more information visit CNOMAS's Website or NOMAS on Instagram as well as the National NOMA website.
NOMAS Officers
President Micaiah Brown micaiab@clemson.edu Vice President Ruxandra Merisanu rmerisa@clemson.edu Graduate Rep/Advisor Luke Esparza lesparz@clemson.edu Student Liaison Shamitha Nandi shamitn@clemson.edu Events Planner Katlee Tran katleet@clemson.edu Secretary Diego Lopez diegol@clemson.edu Treasurer Ethan Hoang ehoang@clemson.edu Graphics/Social Media Chair Dayana Ochoa Contreras dochoac@clemson.edu Advocacy Chair Anaya Chandler ajchand@clemson.edu Faculty Advisor Chloe Voltaire cvoltai@clemson.edu -
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
The Clemson student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) promotes and advances the practice of landscape architecture through advocacy and education in South Carolina.
ASLA Officers, 2024-2025
Co-President Isabel Goodin
Co-President Alivia Lamboy
Co-Vice President Shiloh Egan
Co-Vice President Karlayna Platt
Secretary Val Duhamel vduhame@clemson.edu Membership Chair Connor Hilsmier chilsmi@clemson.edu 1st year rep Lindy Allston lallsto@clemson.edu 1st year rep Graycen Cloys gcloys@clemson.edu 2nd year rep Ava Maile amaile@clemson.edu 2nd year rep Chloe Moodey camoody@clemson.edu 3rd year rep Kennedy Johnson ritaj@clemson.edu 3rd year rep Sydney Randall sranda3@clemson.edu 4th year rep Jamin Ward jbward@clemson.edu 4th year rep Duncan James jdjms@clemson.edu Graduate rep Celie Castellano castel9@clemson.edu MLA 1st year rep Mimi Haase mimih@clemson.edu -
Equity in Architecture
The Clemson Chapter of Equity in Architecture is a student organization that promotes an equitable architectural community. Equity in Architecture Students was founded to support gender equity in the design field, to inspire and advance marginalized individuals in leadership positions, and to create awareness of the issues they face in the design industry. We strive to mitigate the disparities in our practice and to maximize everyone’s potential for success in education, practice, and community. Equity in Architecture promotes gender equity and diversity across the Clemson campus and beyond. Ultimately, this organization strives to elevate those misrepresented and underrepresented in the design industry and continue to foster student solidarity and unity."
Equity in Architecture Officers
President Peyton Prior
Vice President Catalina Garcia
Secretary Averie Alessi
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Women in Architecture
Women in Architecture aims to create a safe place for women to discuss some of the things we face and struggle with particularly in the architectural field. We also aim to foster mentorship between students and industry professionals by sharing their personal testimonies that will guide emerging professionals in making informed career decisions to achieve their goals.
Women in Architecture Officer, 2024-2025
President/Treasurer Hannah Cuttill Learn more and get involved at: TigerQuest, Instagram, Email
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Freedom by Design
The AIAS community service program, Freedom by Design, utilizes the talents of architecture students to radically impact the lives of people in their community through modest design and construction solutions. Vital modifications are made to enhance the homes of low-income and disabled individuals by addressing their struggles with everyday tasks such as bathing, ascending stairs, and opening doors. Our priority is improving the safety, comfort, and dignity of the home’s occupants.
Through numerous AIAS chapters, Freedom by Design (FBD) teaches students how to resolve accessibility issues while simultaneously providing them with the real-world experience of working with a client, mentorship from a local architect and constructor, and an understanding of the practical impact of architecture and design.
Freedom by Design Officers
Director McClendon Hughes mcclenh@clemson.edu Project Manager Mariam Syed mariams@clemson.edu Development Manger, Fundraising Chair Avery Noon annoon@clemson.edu Financial Manager, Treasurer Kendall White kpwhite@clemson.edu Public Relations Manager, Graphics Chair Mikayla Sprowl msprowl@clemson.edu Public Relations Manager, Graphics Chair Liza Latimer llatime@clemson.edu -
Planning Student Organization at Clemson (PSOC)
The Planning Student Organization at Clemson (PSOC) provides City and Regional planning students with the opportunity to learn from one another and network with alumni.
PSOC Officers, 2024-2025
President Beau Clardy bclardy@clemson.edu Vice President, Events Planner Leah Kaisner lkaisne@clemson.edu Treasurer Dylan Mathis dmathis@clemson.edu Conference Management Lennon Murphy lmurphy@clemson.edu Alumni Sydney Ford srf@clemson.edu GSC Andrew Karriem karrie2@clemson.edu SCAPA Assistant Franklin Izundu fizundu@clemson.edu -
Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society
Tau Sigma Delta is an architecture honor society founded in 1913. Tau Sigma Delta recognizes high academic achievement and leadership in the design field. Students must earn a minimum B average or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be in the upper 20% of their class. “Its prime objective is to celebrate excellence in scholarship, to stimulate mental achievement, and to award those students who attain high scholastic standing in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Allied Arts of Design by the rewards of membership in an honor society.” The students, as a part of the organization, strive to advocate excellence in architectural education and broaden services provided within Clemson University’s School of Architecture.
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Graduate Student Government
Graduate architecture students have a voice in the Clemson Graduate School. Graduate Student Government at Clemson aims to voice graduate opinions to school administration, improve graduate health and wellness, encourage students to engage in professional enrichment activities, fund graduate student organizations, and provide events for graduate students from across the University.
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The Design-Build Institute of America
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is a membership organization founded in 1993 to advocate and advance single-source project delivery within the design and construction community. The design-build method of project delivery embraces architecture/ engineering and construction services under a single contract, thereby re-integrating the roles of designer and constructor. DBIA members include practitioners from all project phases, plus public- and private-sector project owners.
For more information visit: www.dbia.org
