CAPPA Facilities - CAPPA - The University of Texas at Arlington
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CAPPA Facilities - CAPPA - The University of Texas at Arlington
CAPPA Facilities
The building houses students and faculty from all CAPPA programs in a variety of teaching, research, and laboratory spaces.
The CAPPA building, formerly the School of Architecture building, was designed by the Dallas firm, Pratt, Box and Henderson and constructed in 1986. The four-story building contains 132,000 square feet and is linked to the School’s former site, the Fine Arts Building through an exterior landscaped courtyard. The building houses students and faculty from all CAPPA programs in a variety of teaching, research, and laboratory spaces.
Learn more about the various resources that are available in each lab facility below.
LAB FACILITIES
West Campus Library
The West Campus Library (WC) is located on the west side of campus on the first floor of the CAPPA building. The WC Library holds a core print collection and digital research resources related to art, architecture, and music. Study rooms equipped with
LCD display/web gateway and whiteboard can be
reserved
in advance for groups of 1-4 people.
Visit the
WC Library page
to learn more about the available resources and updated information. Contact the WC Library by (817) 272-2387 or
AskUs@uta.edu
.
CAPPA Computer and Print Lab
The CAPPA Print Lab is a dual purpose computer and printing facility that contains one black and white Canon IR-3835 copier and three Canon TX-4100 36" plotters for all student printing needs throughout a semester. This lab can be found in CAPPA 103 and 103E and may be used anytime a class is not scheduled. The print lab also contains three scanners for material digitization purposes up to 36" wide.
Hours of Operations:
Monday
8 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday
8 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday
8 AM - 7 PM
Thursday
8 AM - 7 PM
Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Printing Prices:
Print Color
Size
Print on Sides
Regular Paper Pricing
Higher Quality Paper Price
B&W
8.5"x11"
Single
$0.04
N/A
B&W
8.5"x11"
Double
$0.06
N/A
B&W
11"x17"
Single
$0.12
N/A
B&W
11"x17"
Double
$0.18
N/A
Color
8.5"x11"
Single
$0.24
N/A
Color
8.5"x11"
Double
$0.36
N/A
Color
11"x17"
Single
$0.48
N/A
Color
11"x17"
Double
$0.72
N/A
Plotter
1"x36"
Single
$0.14
$0.23
ARCH C 18"x24"
Single
$1.68
$2.76
ARCH D 24"x36"
Single
$3.36
$5.52
ARCH E 36"x48"
Single
$6.72
$11.04
Digital Fabrication Lab
The Digital Fabrication Lab is a research facility focused on the testing and production of architectural components, modeling and simulation, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) equipment. The lab is organized into two sections:
The first section is 532sq. ft. and dedicated to small prototyping production with multiple 3D printers and laser cutters.
The second half of the lab is dedicated to large format production and holds several pieces of CNC controlled equipment in the 908sq. ft. space.
Equipment includes a routing table with a 4-axis milling spindle and a customized vacuum table.
The CAPPA Digital Fabrication Lab can be found in the CAPPA Building - Room 111 (ARCH 111).
Metal Fabrication Lab
The Metal Fabrication Lab provides a teaching space and research lab with equipment to saw, cut, shear, brake, roll, and weld metal sheet and special shapes.
Equipment occupying the 897 sq. ft. space includes
48” x 96” format CNC plasma cutter
48” thermo-forming table
Exploration in reusable mold making for casting.
Photography Lab
Located within the Digital Fabrication area, CAPPA maintains a 270 sq. ft. Photography Lab for student and faculty uses essential photography equipment to document architectural models, furniture, and fabricated assemblies.
Prototype Assembly Lab
The Prototype Assembly Lab is a 1288 sq.ft. space dedicated to large-scale casting, prototyping, and simulation. The space is equipped with multiple large open work areas, dry material storage, mixing and casting equipment, and hand, wood and metal, working tools. This space is a demonstration space for feasibility and testing. Research teams actively use the space to cast, assemble, and test performance capabilities of the prototypes.
Wood Fabrication Lab
The Wood Fabrication Lab is a research facility focused on the production of architectural components, models, and furniture, both at scale and full-scale construction. The shop contains a spray booth for painting, layout tables and an 800 sq. ft. dock with truck access.
Equipment in the 2500 sq. ft. lab has hand power tools, air tools, a compressor, and the following resources:
Two Saw Stop table saws
Two band saws
20” planer
12” lathe
Two compound miter saws
Panel saw
Down draft sanding table
8” jointer
Scroll saw
Drill press.
The Wood Fabrication Lab can be found in the Fine Arts Building - Room 153 (FA 153). Visit the
UTA CAPPA Wood Fabrication Lab Facebook page
to find answers or updates about the facility.
UTA Community Design Build Lab
The UTA Community Design-Build Lab is located within walking distance of the main campus a part of the efforts to revitalize central Arlington. In addition to the educational opportunities, this new facility will create an important bridge between the academic and non-profit communities of North Texas.
The lab facility includes learning labs, community meeting spaces, conference rooms, workshop areas, and more:
Our team of students, faculty, and strategic partners work together to develop unique architectural solutions through innovative design, education, and collaboration.
Supporting and encouraging roles in the service of the health, safety, and welfare of building users, as well as the creation of aesthetic environments
We focus on working with the City and fostering relationships. Faculty and students working relentlessly to create pathways for community members through these community projects.
Learn more about the facility by visiting the
UTA Community Design-Build Lab
webpage or facility located at 200 North Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76011. Contact
Brad McCorkle
,
Brad Bell
, or
Julia Lindgren
via email or an
information request message
.
Exhibitions
The CAPPA exhibition space showcases both student and faculty work within the college. In addition, the exhibition space serves as presentation space to share the impact of major projects that have been implemented within the local community.
Visit the
CAPPA at UT Arlington Facebook page
to learn more about upcoming exhibitions and general information related to the CAPPA department. Contact the CAPPA by (817) 272-2801 or
cappa.comm@uta.edu
Overview
CAPPA Facilities
Faculty Research Grants
Center for Advanced Design, Research, and Evaluation (CADRE)
Watershed Urbanism
Water and Human Settlements
Arlington Urban Design Center
Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD)
Center for Metropolitan Density
David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture
Digital Architecture Research Consortium
Institute of Urban Studies
Address
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
601 W. Nedderman Drive
Suite 203
Arlington, TX 76019-0108
Connect with us
CAPPA Facebook
CAPPA Instagram
CAPPA LinkedIn
Twitter
Important Links
Give to CAPPA
News
CAPPA SharePoint
Contact
CAPPA Facilities
The building houses students and faculty from all CAPPA programs in a variety of teaching, research, and laboratory spaces.
The CAPPA building, formerly the School of Architecture building, was designed by the Dallas firm, Pratt, Box and Henderson and constructed in 1986. The four-story building contains 132,000 square feet and is linked to the School’s former site, the Fine Arts Building through an exterior landscaped courtyard. The building houses students and faculty from all CAPPA programs in a variety of teaching, research, and laboratory spaces.
Learn more about the various resources that are available in each lab facility below.
LAB FACILITIES
West Campus Library
The West Campus Library (WC) is located on the west side of campus on the first floor of the CAPPA building. The WC Library holds a core print collection and digital research resources related to art, architecture, and music. Study rooms equipped with
LCD display/web gateway and whiteboard can be
reserved
in advance for groups of 1-4 people.
Visit the
WC Library page
to learn more about the available resources and updated information. Contact the WC Library by (817) 272-2387 or
AskUs@uta.edu
.
CAPPA Computer and Print Lab
The CAPPA Print Lab is a dual purpose computer and printing facility that contains one black and white Canon IR-3835 copier and three Canon TX-4100 36" plotters for all student printing needs throughout a semester. This lab can be found in CAPPA 103 and 103E and may be used anytime a class is not scheduled. The print lab also contains three scanners for material digitization purposes up to 36" wide.
Hours of Operations:
Monday
8 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday
8 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday
8 AM - 7 PM
Thursday
8 AM - 7 PM
Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Printing Prices:
Print Color
Size
Print on Sides
Regular Paper Pricing
Higher Quality Paper Price
B&W
8.5"x11"
Single
$0.04
N/A
B&W
8.5"x11"
Double
$0.06
N/A
B&W
11"x17"
Single
$0.12
N/A
B&W
11"x17"
Double
$0.18
N/A
Color
8.5"x11"
Single
$0.24
N/A
Color
8.5"x11"
Double
$0.36
N/A
Color
11"x17"
Single
$0.48
N/A
Color
11"x17"
Double
$0.72
N/A
Plotter
1"x36"
Single
$0.14
$0.23
ARCH C 18"x24"
Single
$1.68
$2.76
ARCH D 24"x36"
Single
$3.36
$5.52
ARCH E 36"x48"
Single
$6.72
$11.04
Digital Fabrication Lab
The Digital Fabrication Lab is a research facility focused on the testing and production of architectural components, modeling and simulation, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) equipment. The lab is organized into two sections:
The first section is 532sq. ft. and dedicated to small prototyping production with multiple 3D printers and laser cutters.
The second half of the lab is dedicated to large format production and holds several pieces of CNC controlled equipment in the 908sq. ft. space.
Equipment includes a routing table with a 4-axis milling spindle and a customized vacuum table.
The CAPPA Digital Fabrication Lab can be found in the CAPPA Building - Room 111 (ARCH 111).
Metal Fabrication Lab
The Metal Fabrication Lab provides a teaching space and research lab with equipment to saw, cut, shear, brake, roll, and weld metal sheet and special shapes.
Equipment occupying the 897 sq. ft. space includes
48” x 96” format CNC plasma cutter
48” thermo-forming table
Exploration in reusable mold making for casting.
Photography Lab
Located within the Digital Fabrication area, CAPPA maintains a 270 sq. ft. Photography Lab for student and faculty uses essential photography equipment to document architectural models, furniture, and fabricated assemblies.
Prototype Assembly Lab
The Prototype Assembly Lab is a 1288 sq.ft. space dedicated to large-scale casting, prototyping, and simulation. The space is equipped with multiple large open work areas, dry material storage, mixing and casting equipment, and hand, wood and metal, working tools. This space is a demonstration space for feasibility and testing. Research teams actively use the space to cast, assemble, and test performance capabilities of the prototypes.
Wood Fabrication Lab
The Wood Fabrication Lab is a research facility focused on the production of architectural components, models, and furniture, both at scale and full-scale construction. The shop contains a spray booth for painting, layout tables and an 800 sq. ft. dock with truck access.
Equipment in the 2500 sq. ft. lab has hand power tools, air tools, a compressor, and the following resources:
Two Saw Stop table saws
Two band saws
20” planer
12” lathe
Two compound miter saws
Panel saw
Down draft sanding table
8” jointer
Scroll saw
Drill press.
The Wood Fabrication Lab can be found in the Fine Arts Building - Room 153 (FA 153). Visit the
UTA CAPPA Wood Fabrication Lab Facebook page
to find answers or updates about the facility.
UTA Community Design Build Lab
The UTA Community Design-Build Lab is located within walking distance of the main campus a part of the efforts to revitalize central Arlington. In addition to the educational opportunities, this new facility will create an important bridge between the academic and non-profit communities of North Texas.
The lab facility includes learning labs, community meeting spaces, conference rooms, workshop areas, and more:
Our team of students, faculty, and strategic partners work together to develop unique architectural solutions through innovative design, education, and collaboration.
Supporting and encouraging roles in the service of the health, safety, and welfare of building users, as well as the creation of aesthetic environments
We focus on working with the City and fostering relationships. Faculty and students working relentlessly to create pathways for community members through these community projects.
Learn more about the facility by visiting the
UTA Community Design-Build Lab
webpage or facility located at 200 North Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76011. Contact
Brad McCorkle
,
Brad Bell
, or
Julia Lindgren
via email or an
information request message
.
Exhibitions
The CAPPA exhibition space showcases both student and faculty work within the college. In addition, the exhibition space serves as presentation space to share the impact of major projects that have been implemented within the local community.
Visit the
CAPPA at UT Arlington Facebook page
to learn more about upcoming exhibitions and general information related to the CAPPA department. Contact the CAPPA by (817) 272-2801 or
cappa.comm@uta.edu
Overview
CAPPA Facilities
Faculty Research Grants
Center for Advanced Design, Research, and Evaluation (CADRE)
Watershed Urbanism
Water and Human Settlements
Arlington Urban Design Center
Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD)
Center for Metropolitan Density
David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture
Digital Architecture Research Consortium
Institute of Urban Studies
Address
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
601 W. Nedderman Drive
Suite 203
Arlington, TX 76019-0108
Connect with us
CAPPA Facebook
CAPPA Instagram
CAPPA LinkedIn
Important Links
Give to CAPPA
News
CAPPA SharePoint
Contact