Architecture - UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design

Berkeley’s Department of Architecture was founded on strong principles of design, multidisciplinary collaboration and respect for experimentation. Find out more.

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Expanding the Circle of Normal: Chris Downey on Universal Design

lisa iwamoto

Professor Lisa Iwamoto appointed new Chair of Berkeley Architecture

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CED Alum Shawn Tsao Offers $150,000 "Big Give" Match to Inspire Fundraising for Student Tech Access

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Watch: Conversations on Social Justice and Design

Student Work

Physical Model

ARCH 11A

Physical Model

ARCH 11B

Axonometric Rendering

ARCH 100A

Exterior Rendering

ARCH 100B

Physical Model

ARCH 100C

Plan Drawing

ARCH 100D

Physical Model

ARCH 200A

Physical Model

ARCH 200B

Physical Model

ARCH 201

Oblique Drawing

ARCH 202

Interior Rendering

ARCH 203

Interior Rendering

ARCH 204B

Prospective Students

Learn about the Department of Architecture’s programs, attend info sessions, and meet with advisors. Visit the Degrees and Admissions section in the menu, or use the quick links below.

Degrees + Admissions

Examples of Student Work

Current Students

All graduating students should check in with advisors and read about graduation ceremony details as we near the end of the Spring 2022 semester. Here are quick links for important information regarding graduation and commencement.

Undergraduate Advising

Graduate Advising

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Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships

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Architecture Courses

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Faculty Projects