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  • 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.

  • Fall 2023 Lecture Series

    Fall 2023 Lecture Series

  • 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

New Graduate Degree Program

November 03, 2023

We are excited to share that the Department of Architecture is offering a new Master of Design in Public Art + Engagement. This program, directed by Associate Professor Sandy Litchfield, emphasizes...

Take a Winter class with us

November 03, 2023

We are offering two winter classes through University Without Walls (UWW). Each begins during the week of December 18 and runs through January 31, 2024. ...

UMass Department of Architecture hosts ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference

October 16, 2023

The UMass Department of Architecture is pleased to host this year's ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference organized around the theme of Material Economies....

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Events

Nov-Dec
08-12

The Futuring Lab

Design Building Gallery
(All day)

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group of students gathered for Design Building studio presentation
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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