Architecture and sustainable design: Buildings that breathe, cities that think

How green architecture design concepts are reshaping our lives—one wall, one window, one wild idea at a time.
In Their Shoes: How one alumn is building a career in architecture

Originally from South Africa and having graduated high school in Oman, Roché brought a unique international perspective to her Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE University before going on to build a global architecture career. Now an alum, her path to international architecture took flight when IE Foundation awarded her the Junior Advisory Board Scholarship, […]
Creative Campus Segovia: Where Great Design Ideas are Born
Where tradition meets innovation: Segovia’s rich educational heritage IE University’s Segovia location is steeped in history: our students already have the privilege of learning within the former Convent of Santa Cruz la Real, where monks once pored over their manuscripts. And our Creative Campus is housed in the magnificent setting of the Palacio de los […]
Where Writing and Architecture Meet: Finding a Niche in the Bachelor in Architectural Studies
New roots at IE University As a widely traveled global citizen, Roché has a distinctly singular view of the world. The broad perspective has turned her into an effective people person, capable of forming connections across diverse backgrounds. It’s a particularly handy skill to have, given the interpersonal nature of her program, the Bachelor in […]
IE Tower: A Hub for Innovation and Sustainability in the Heart of Madrid
The newest addition to the city’s “Five Tower” business district, IE Tower has already become a recognized piece of the city’s landscape. Now, architect Fernando Serrano-Suñer de Hoyos gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the design process that led to this unique building, revealing more about IE Tower and its importance to Madrid’s evolving skyline. […]
IE University: Sibling Success Stories – Navigating Life and Learning Together
Originally from Venezuela, sisters María Paula Ramos and María Verónica Ramos lived for twelve years in Saudi Arabia, moving on to a boarding school in Switzerland, before making their way to IE University. María Verónica credits IE University with giving her an opportunity to develop her relationship with her sister, who, she says, “challenges me […]
The New Models Pushing Cities Forward
What’s driving the sustainable future of our cities? Martha Thorne, Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design, has over 12 years of experience in academia, with a focus on international contemporary architecture, cities in evolution and the changing role of the architect. She holds a Master of City Planning and a Bachelor in Urban […]
Sustainable Community Building: Cristina Mateo Breaks Down the Essential Elements of Inclusive Communal Spaces
Tackling Inequality: communal spaces as an essential element of healthy community building. Associate dean, Cristina Mateo, dives into the role that urban studies play in building sustainable and inclusive communities. Recently, IE School of Architecture & Design launched a new undergraduate program aimed at revolutionizing the way we build and grow cities: the Bachelor in […]
What Will Characterize the Cities of Tomorrow?
How cities will change to accommodate sustainability? Associate Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design Cristina Mateo has several decades of experience in both academia and the professional realm. With journalism training, a PhD in Sociology and an Executive MBA in E-business from IE Business School, Professor Mateo is an expert in ethnology, branding […]
Dean Martha Thorne on 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, Francis Kéré
The Pritzker Architecture Prize was created to celebrate architects who have “produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art or architecture.” This prestigious annual award is commonly referred to as the “Nobel Prize of architecture.” It is the profession’s top prize. From 2005 to 2021, Martha Thorne, Dean of […]
IE University Bachelor in Architectural Studies: building the foundation of an impactful career
There is more to architecture than simply construction and design. Graduates from the Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE University are ready to transform the world. They plan sustainable communities, make urban spaces more personal, work as design architects at large firms, create art in three dimensions, and more. It’s a degree that prepares students […]
Hacking the Masters
In collaboration with Campus Life, the IE University Creativity Center—located at the Casa de la Moneda de Segovia—hosts the exhibition Learning by Doing, a collection of work by students of Intro to Design Studio I, taught by Professor Andrea Caruso at IE School of Architecture and Design. As in the previous edition, lamps have been […]
A walk through time at IE University’s Aula Magna
But do you know exactly what it means, or the history behind it? Read on to find out more! What’s in a name? The word Aula Magna translates to “great hall.” But despite its Latin name, IE University’s Aula Magna isn’t as old as other parts of the Segovia Campus, such as the Archaeology Room. […]
Skateboarding lands in the classroom
The sun beats down on the Nueva Segovia skatepark. Surrounded by about 20 students, Maxon Higbee begins his class with a skateboard under his arm, under the shade of a tree. Sitting on a bench, parents watch their children skate and, at the same time, out of the corner of their eye, watch the speaker […]
Using Behance to enhance your creativity
Signing up to the platform is very simple through www.behance.net and in fact, if you already own an Adobe Creative Cloud plan, you immediately own a Behance account. It’s a platform that’s taken the world of creatives by storm, so IE University has decided to hop on the trend! The opportunities the platform offers are […]
Lea Mathies: An Honours Program student who rises to the challenge
The annual Honours Program challenge achieves exactly this. By bringing together top students from multiple disciplines, it allows them to gain new skills as they unleash their combined potential. The second year of the challenge has recently taken place, and we got in touch with one of the participants, Lea Mathies, who’s studying the Bachelor […]
IE University opens a new space on campus dedicated to the Creativity Center
Whoever walks down the second-floor corridors at the Santa Cruz la Real campus in Segovia will discover a space that will forever leave a mark: the new corner at IE University’s Creativity Center, designed by Meteorito studio and developed by Segovian artist, Alberto Fernández Hurtado. A combination of yellow, fuchsia, and blue over a black […]
Letizia Caprile at Kaura Studio (Madrid) | Your Own Path
Over the course of her academic and professional career, Letizia has gained a unique global perspective on what it means to be an architect. She has worked on a wide range of design projects all around the world. From Spain to the UK, Chile, and beyond, Letizia shares just how far she’s been able to […]
IE University architecture student builds extra-curricular success
This year, she took the plunge into a worldwide competition for university students, as well as building connections between the two communities she’s part of. She shared her experience of the contest with us, and offered a little advice to her peers. Tell us why you chose to study architecture at IE University? Since childhood, […]
First Grads Give Back event puts spotlight on the technology industry
At IE University, we are committed to providing students with the necessary tools and resources to achieve career success.
Bachelor in Architectural Studies students answer your questions
IE University alum, Jose María Casado and fifth-year student, Haitam Daoudi, answer commonly asked questions about the Bachelor in Architectural Studies program.
An architect passionate about hip-hop
While working on his final project at IE University, Segovian student Javier Martín de la Fuente writes and composes hip-hop.
The 1st Spanish academic institution accredited in Singapore
We are proud to announce that Singapore has chosen IE School of Architecture and Design as the first accredited Spanish academic institution in the country.
The best bachelor’s degrees for aspiring entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship pumps through our veins at IE University. It is the core of who we are, as each day on campus, students have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and pursue an entrepreneurial venture
Become an architect and add these 6 skills to your resume
These are just some of the questions that IE University encourages its students to reflect on when studying the Bachelor in Architectural Studies. From day one, our students are emboldened by the opportunities ahead of them, and they soon come to realize their potential and how to reach it. The Bachelor in Architectural Studies at […]
A Treasured International Experience
Architecture student Tomomi Dambara shares with us her unforgettable experience studying abroad for a semester at Northeastern University in Boston, U.S.A.
The perks of being an IEU Architecture student
Architecture is a field which has defined historical civilizations, catalyzed global change and impacted the lives of citizens all over the world.
Students with a creative eye at IE University
The main hall of the IE University Creativity Center, located in Segovia’s ancient mint, is hosting “Localismos sin fronteras.” It gathers together works by various students who took part in an art workshop run over several months by recognized artist Alberto Fernández Hurtado (Segovia, 1975). The exhibition, which opened last Thursday, is sponsored by IE […]
The marvelous creativity of Do Xuan Hoang
Music, painting, and cooking are among the passions of this Vietnamese architecture student at IE University
Student Projects: What are we creating?
Learn more about our students’ work and how we seek to drive change in the world.
An artistic and inspiring Italian
This young Italian, who has an average grade of 9, believes that part of her academic success is due to the fact that she is a person who is consistent in everything she does, and she never gives up.
Film rider: A true lover of horses
The life of this 22-year-old Canarian, studying architecture in Segovia, revolves in large part around horses, an animal that she has been fascinated by since she was very young.
5 of the most inspiring architectural sites in Madrid
Have a look at what we think are the top five architectural sites in Madrid that will help inspire that next design!
Architecture Internship Program
Having the opportunity to explore and test out areas of interest in an internship is a truly invaluable experience.