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.

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....

High-Performance Building Facades Workshop

December 21, 2020

Join Associate Professor Dr. Ajla Aksamija in January for a free four-day online workshop on January 6, 8, 13 and 15, geared toward architects, engineers, manufacturers, consultants, and owner’s...

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

Feb

First Day of Spring Semester Classes

John W. Olver Design Building
(All day)

Feb

James Garret Lecture: Great River Landing

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

Mar

Dina Griffin Lecture: Design for the Community

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

Mar

Gabrielle Bullock Lecture

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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Spring 2021 Virtual Lectures Join us for these exciting virtual lectures this Spring! James Garrett + Dina Griffin + Gabrielle Bullock + Latoya Kamdang

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.

#1 Most Hired from School DesignIntelligence's annual survey recognizes UMass Architecture's excellent preparation of our graduates for professional work.

Spring 2021 Virtual Lectures

Join us for these exciting virtual lectures this Spring!

James Garrett + Dina Griffin + Gabrielle Bullock + Latoya Kamdang

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.

#1 Most Hired from School

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