Research The University actively supports the advancement of knowledge through research. Faculty in the School of Architecture and Design work with faculty from across the University in the University’s Center for Culture and Eco-Tourism, a designated Center of Excellence by the State of Louisiana. The faculty engages the issues of the built environment focusing on planning, community development, and focusing through research sponsored by the Community Design Workshop. The Building Institute provides a hands-on understanding of building construction and is dedicated to developing relationships with the community, profession, and industry. The faculty focus on preservation through research sponsored by the Historic American Building Survey. Faculty members actively engage in research of design education, architectural theory, architectural technology, digital technology, development, historic preservation, and architectural practice. Link to BeauSoleil Project