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  • Spring 2021 Virtual Lectures

    Join us for these exciting virtual lectures this Spring!

    James Garrett  +  Dina Griffin  +  Gabrielle Bullock  +  Latoya Kamdang

    Spring 2021 Virtual Lectures

    Join us for these exciting virtual lectures this Spring!

    James Garrett  +  Dina Griffin  +  Gabrielle Bullock  +  Latoya Kamdang

  • Architecture at UMass

    The Department of Architecture provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. The interdisciplinary, collaborative department embraces spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design.

    Architecture at UMass

    The Department of Architecture provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. The interdisciplinary, collaborative department embraces spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design.

  • UMass Graduate Programs

    Learn more about our graduate degrees in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.

    UMass Graduate Programs

    Learn more about our graduate degrees in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.

  • Inspiring, Sustainable Architecture

    The John W. Olver Design Building, with its timber frame structure and mechanical systems purposefully exposed, is open as both a showcase of integrated design and a model of integrative learning.

    Inspiring, Sustainable Architecture

    The John W. Olver Design Building, with its timber frame structure and mechanical systems purposefully exposed, is open as both a showcase of integrated design and a model of integrative learning.

  • #1 Most Hired from School

    DesignIntelligence's annual survey recognizes UMass Architecture's excellent preparation of our graduates for professional work.

    #1 Most Hired from School

    DesignIntelligence's annual survey recognizes UMass Architecture's excellent preparation of our graduates for professional work.

News

Take a Summer Course With Us

February 24, 2021

Our lineup of online summer courses offers something for every level of experience. Please head to the UWW website to register and to learn more about instructors, fees, and key dates....

Spring 2021 Lecture Series Announced

January 21, 2021

This spring's virtual lecture series features four exciting presenters. Lectures begin at 4:00pm EST.  The lectures are free, but registration is required in order to receive the presentation link....

Student Selected for UN Sustainability Course

December 21, 2020

Master of Architecture student Ruoxin Lin is among 30 UMass Amherst students taking part in the UN Global Sustainable Solutions Winter School, a ten-week course focused on ecosystem-based climate...

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Events

Apr
16

Master of Architecture Thesis Reviews

online (Zoom)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Apr
21

Latoya Kamdang Lecture: Productive Collisions

Online (Zoom)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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Major

Why Architecture?

Architecture addresses the impact of the built environment on individuals and the natural world, and the Department of Architecture at UMass Amherst provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. We embrace spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design. We teach the creative process that will enable students to tackle complex interdisciplinary problems of varying scales.

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