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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.

  • Spring 2023 Lecture Series

    Spring 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

Spring 2023 Lecture Series

February 02, 2023

We are pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Department of Architecture Lecture Series. This spring we have a dynamic line-up of speakers who represent a diverse range of architectural practices,...

Jan Šabach Wins Best in Show

December 22, 2022

Lecturer Jan Šabach received the Gold and Best in Show awards at the annual AD Club of Western Massachusetts Creative Awards for his designs for the University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA)...

Professor Emerita Sigrid Miller Pollin to Design a UMass Service Workers Honor Pavilion

December 09, 2022

Professor Emerita Sigrid Miller Pollin, FAIA, is donating her time and expertise to design a UMass Service Workers Honor Pavilion on the UMass Amherst campus. The University received a generous...

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Events

Mar
29

Spring Lectures: Lisa Haber-Thomson

Design Building, Rm 170
5:30 pm

Apr
19

Spring Lectures: Natasha Espada, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP

Design Building, Rm 170
5:30 pm

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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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