"Nearly 15 years after earning an M.Arch degree from the University of California, Berkeley College of Environmental Design, architect, educator, and author Vishaan Chakrabarti has taken the reins of the college as its new Dean." Archinect News writes.
The grant sponsors Leng and Ly's (B.A. Arch '07) courtyard installation at "Craft Contemporary", an L.A. art museum. "Veil Craft" invites "the public to inhabit the interior of a seemingly unfinished construction site".
"Tomás McKay (M.L.A '17), Kushal Lachhwani (M.L.A '16) and Pablo Alfaro’s (M.L.A '16) winning project 'The Mantle and the Plinth' for the public park in Pachacamac, Peru integrates heritage and ecology in its design."
"As we talked with restaurant owners, we learned how much they were suffering due to the closures...We didn't want to just stand by and watch our favorite restaurants disappear, so we started designing low cost flexible outdoor spaces," Abby Yue Gao said.
On July 25 and 26, CED Faculty and Alum Jason Campbell (M.Arch), Kevin Bernard Moultrie Daye (M.Arch ‘18), Brenda (Bz) Zhang (M. Arch ‘19), and Celeste Martore (B.A. SED ‘17) participated in UTOPIAA— a virtual global festival for radical architectural vis
Our tumultuous world needs to be infused with hope for all as we fight to remake the future of human habitation...and because of who we are and what we stand for, we, my friends, are the tip of the spear.
Jain, a spring 2020 CED graduate, won recognition for her capstone thesis, “Identity Politics and Cultural Placemaking: The Americanization of Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, CA”. The prize is open to students from various departments and disciplines.
A 1964 graduate of CED's Master of Architecture Program, Allen passed away on July 7. Throughout his lifetime, Allen was an influential, decorated architect, educator, and author.
Emily B. Marthinsen, John J. Parman, and Richard Bender ditch the binary of place and placeless, using the pandemic as a time to reframe and rethink how the university can best support the relationships that advance knowledge, whether in person or at home
Support the latest publication of the Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Student Journal. Issue 09: Onward features a myriad of voices-- such as international architects, CED alumni and current Berkeley students.
On July 13, Self-eSTEM kicked off their first Virtual STEM Exploration Camp, themed "Adapting to a Virtual World." Young participants learned first-hand about environmental design, smart cities, autonomous cars and micro-mobility and AR/VR technology.
"My interest lies in how we can more broadly measure the built environment impact, both positive and negative, and how can we use this knowledge creatively to start envisaging a different approach to our built environment."
DCRP Professor Teresa Caldeira and Judit Carrera discuss the future of cities with a lens on the global south, presented by the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona.
On July 5, 2020, 60 Minutes re-aired the story of architecture alumnus and former CED lecturer, Chris Downey— whose career in architecture did anything but halt despite the loss of his sight from a 2008 brain tumor surgery.
"What's Wrong With: The Podcast" sits down with Dean Chakrabarti for an all-encompassing Q&A about Chakrabarti's non-linear career, sustainable design, advice to future architects, and more.
In a recent NYT opinion piece, VIshaan Chakrabarti and his practice, PAU, reimagine the streets of Manhattan and possibly all of America. One of the biggest changes in PAU's proposal for the most densely populated borough: a ban of private automobiles.
In this time of growing anxiety and uncertainty, on behalf of CED, we want to let our international students and scholars know that you are valued members of our community.
Karen Chapple, Director of UDP and Chair and Professor of the Department of City & Regional Planning, discusses how her team is mapping out how cities are becoming more exclusionary
Catch up with the newest member of the Architecture faculty as he discusses his professional practice, teaching, and his appeal to CED in a Q&A.
Karen Chapple, professor and chair of city and regional planning, will lead an interdisciplinary project to track housing evictions during and after the outbreak in an effort to better understand housing precarity and to inform public policy regarding U.S
The Ghost Ship tragedy has raised concerns about Oakland’s industrial and warehouse DIY spaces, which are unique and affordable live-work spaces belonging to the community’s artists, makers, and other producers of culture.
Gary has taught generations of architects and engineers in structural design while maintaining his practice, Integrated Structures, Inc.
As a teacher and researcher, Ubbelohde has always been at the cutting edge of building performance and sustainable design. Her retirement is effective July 1, 2020.
When Rojas took over the reigns in early June, the company celebrated its the first-ever Latina to Latina leadership transition. Dr. Carmen Rojas is the youngest and only Latina President of a nationally endowed foundation in the United States.
Mozingo, Professor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, will return to the College of Environmental Design this July as the department chair. In her more than 25 year tenure teaching at CED, this will be her second time serving as chair.
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Joe Krovoza will bring life-long passions for community planning, sustainability and public education to CED and is thrilled to have the opportunity to increase the impact of CED’s mission in partnership with college faculty and Dean Chakrabarti.
Three CED architecture graduate students, Pitchayut Kingkaew, Qihui Bao, and Shuang Yan, claimed one of the ten winning projects with their proposed renovation of the San Francisco State University, Romberg, Tiburon campus.
The biennial prize is a unique collaboration between the Diversity Platforms Committee of the College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley and Places.
DCRP Professors Daniel Rodriguez and Daniel Chatman are members of a research project collecting mobile phone data to compare pre and post COVID household activity patterns amongst varying demographics.
Read Carol Galante's letter to the New York Times. Galante, CED alumna and professor and faculty director of the Terner Center for Housing Innovation, talks about the importance and benefit of loosening restrictive zoning for the future post-pandemic U.S.
In early May, CED Students from multiple departments claimed first place in the James R. Boyce Housing Studio Challenge. Their project centered on new housing in Sacramento as the competition aimed to bring affordable housing to state-owned land.
We invite you to watch your commencement speech from Professor Walter J. Hood; read a message from Dean Renee Chow; read special essays prepared by your classmates; download the student showcase CIRCUS pdf; and browse through profiles submitted by your pe
Read about the "mind-blowing" model of UC Berkeley and other heartfelt tributes such as the CED Yearbook. The CED Yearbook includes speeches, student essays and CED’s annual CIRCUS showcase of exemplary student work.
Do received first place in Columbia University's third annual Avery Review Essay Prize for her essay, The Language of Efficiency: A Misreading of the Industrial Era. Do is in the final year of CED’s Master of Architecture Program.
CED Alumna, Vivanco died in her home after a year-long battle with cancer. Vivanco's passionate advocacy for the Latin American community led her work as an architect and founding member and principal of A + D Architects.
Ettore Santi and Thomas Oommen, Architecture Ph.D. candidates, were awarded a 2020 Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF), funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as part of the Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC).
Donated by CED Professor Emeritus Daniel Solomon (M.Arch 1966), FAIA, and filmmaker, Shirley Sun, the pledge will provide seminars and studios connected with the idea of Social Housing-- designs that embrace and embody their local history and community.
Coinciding with Lifchez’s 50th anniversary of teaching at UC Berkeley, the endowed Professor of Practice in Universal Design will honor Professor Lifchez’ legacy and life’s work by elevating the importance of incorporating accessibility and disability jus
Participants can now engage in CED's Summer Programs from anywhere. Program directors will confirm details of the virtual curricula in the coming weeks. Applications accepted at cedberkeley.slideroom.com. No prior design experience is necessary to apply.
The competition invites students to respond to a real-world housing problem and propose their ideas for addressing social, economic, environmental, design, financial, and construction issues. This year, three CED students were on the Berkeley team.
While all classes on campus have gone virtual, Wurster Hall staff have kept busy working together to help others. Projects have included the production of respirators and face masks as well as delivering food to those in need.
CED Graduate students Tina Piracci and Dylan Arceneaux teamed up with other UC Berkeley students to create "C19 Bayshield", an initiative to 3D print PPE parts.
Do you have a project that could use the help of a talented MRED+D student? Sign your organization up here to connect with CED students or volunteer to be a mentor!
Judith E. Innes, Professor Emerita of City and Regional Planning, died of lymphoma at her home in Davis, CA on Tuesday, April 14. Throughout her time at Berkeley, Innes was a highly-respected teacher, colleague, and mentor.
Join us in remembering the life and legacy of William "Bill" Menking: cofounder of "The Architect's Newspaper", the singular architectural newspaper in the US. Menking graduated from UC Berkeley in 1973.
Image by Jiwan kim. Congratulations CED Class of 2020! This yearbook is for you — an encapsulation of and tribute to your hard work and accomplishments at CED!
The EDA received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Collections and Reference Resources Grant to organize, preserve, and make accessible materials generated by architect Cathy Simon and urban designer Karen Alschuler of the firm SMWM
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In light of the 150th anniversary honoring the first admittance of women, UC Berkeley and the CED honor Julia Morgan, a prolific architect who worked on over 700 admissions- 100 of which were designed and constructed specifically for women.
Narula, a senior in CED's Sustainable Environmental Design program, recently represented CED at the Forbes Under 30 Scholars Program and as a visiting researcher at Harvard Graduate School of Design.
The College of Environmental Design is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 John K. Branner Traveling Fellowship, Harold Stump Memorial Traveling Fellowship, and Andrew Beckerman Travel Fellowship winner.
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is excited to release the 27th volume of Connections: The EERI Oral History Series, featuring Professor of Architecture Mary Comerio (M.EERI,1988).
UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation has employed Ben Metcalf as their new managing director. Previously, Metcalf served as the director of the California Division of Housing and Group Improvement.
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning and Urban Design Kristina Hill was announced as a presenter for the 2020 ASLA Central States Conference in Omaha that will be taking place April 22-24, 2020. The conference will focus
CED faculty and celebrated landscape architect, Walter Hood will address the Class of 2020 at the College's Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2020 at 7 PM. Hood is the founder of Hood Design Studio and a recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Grant.
Interested in developing the UC Berkeley's sustainability? Apply to Berkeley's Green Initiative Fund to sponsor your green project; applications due by Friday, March 20th, 2020.
DCRP Associate Professor Carolina Reid weighs in on the housing crisis in California. "We are not going to solve the homelessness crisis if what people are expecting is that cities are going to build affordable housing for every one of those individuals."
Take an active role in envisioning the future of environmental design and add design to your portfolio this summer through one of three CED programs. The college offers options for individuals of all talent, experience, and age group.
Associate Professor of City & Regional Planning Marta Gonzalez shares "Urban Computing for Planning Energy Efficient and Healthier Cities" at the NASA Berkeley Aviation Data Science Seminar, which uses data to classify how humans interact with environment
Michael Mendez (Ph.D City & Regional Planning '15) has published his book about the role Latinx and other communities of color are leading on climate change.
Yifeng Wang (MArch '21) and his team won the "Best in Tools" prize at the MIT Reality Hack. The team developed "TalkAI," which assists speakers to understand and predict the effectiveness of their speech through AI-driven techniques and AR-enabled tools.
Safia Dziri (MArch '21), Megan Stenftenagel (MArch '19), Matt Turlock (MArch '19), & Emiel Cockx (MArch '21) announced as winners of Laka Competition. They propose a project that preserves urban fabrics at risk of flooding while expanding existing spaces.
“The state of California is at the beginning of the process of doing real housing legislation. We’re going to have to get smarter.” Chair and Professor of City & Regional Planning Karen Chapple shares her thoughts on California's housing crisis and ADUs.
On January 29, 2020, Karen Kensek, a graduate of CED's Master's of Architecture and former faculty, was named a "Distinguished Professor" by the ACSA. The honor recognizes individuals who continually inspire and motivate the next generation of architects.
Kriken was an Adjunct Professor of Urban Designer at the CED. Recognized across the Bay and the globe, join us in celebrating the accomplished architect's life and legacy.
Gray Area announces its first large-scale immersive exhibition, The End Of You You can find the work of CED Alums — Kevin Bernard Moultrie Daye (M. Arch '18), Brenda (Bz) Zhang (M. Arch '19), and Celeste Martore (B.A. '17) — and other artists Feb 7-Mar 1
Sben Korsh (M.S. Arch '16) released an audio documentary with the Canadian Centre for Architecture that explores landscape architecture, climate change, finance, and the role of designers in the making of the Anthropocene
Associate Professor of the Department of City & Regional Planning Karen Trapenberg Frick talks about the difficulties of building mega-projects in the Bay Area
Alumna Dorothée Imbert recently made headlines as she was named new Director of the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University. During her time at the CED, Imbert completed two graduate degrees in landscape architecture and architecture.
ZELLNERandCompany founder and accomplished, veteran architect, Peter Zellner will join CED this semester as he teaches a studio that "will be focused on studying new urban scenarios for the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Campus."
Duhl passed away on December 29, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity in whatever he pursued. Furthermore, Duhl left a remarkable impact in the classroom as well as other communities though his work with the World Health Organization.
Ronald Rael, Acting Chair and Professor of Architecture, was awarded a $30,000 Eureka Fellowship by the Fleishhacker Foundation. Given to Bay Area artists, the Fellowship funds the future work of artists by "supporting more uninterrupted creative time."
Professor of Architecture and director of the UC Berkeley Virtual and Augmented Reality Laboratory, Luisa Caldas' "Augmented Time" exhibit showcases the history, technique and people behind the construction of the BAMPFA building through augmented reality
Susan Hagstrom, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Advising for the CED
On December 12, 2019, Laura Lesniewski, Master's of Architecture alumna, was named AIA Kansas City Architect of the Year. Lesniewski was honored for her contributions to the industry, her environmental stewardship, and her humanitarian efforts.
SED senior, Chadwick Bowlin recently redesigned and constructed the front yard of Berkeley's African American Theme House emphasizing its eco-friendliness through drought-tolerant plants and a drip irrigation system.
Read an interview with Department of Architecture Chair Ronald Rael in ByDESIGN, produced by the Chicano Architectural Student Association. ByDESIGN showcases the academic and professional accomplishments of minorities and women in design professionals.
“HOK has a rich history in California,” said Paul Woolford, design principal and former CED Advisory Council Member, “and we’re all honored to continue the tradition of designing projects that enrich the places where we live and work."
With a deep-seated passion for planning, Atanacio is currently in his final year of this Master's of City & Regional Planning degree. Through the Falik Family Graduate Fellowship, Atanacio has been to pursue his studies without financial burden.
"For an urban ecology project, the need to observe the site during different times of year is a given, and your support eases the financial burden of this research." Carlson will use her 2019 Excellence in Landscape Design Award to support her project.
"Your contributions help to lift the weight of financial feasibility to attend UC Berkeley, allowing us to focus on why we came to Berkeley in the first place – to learn!" Jenna Frowein remarked at the CED Donor Luncheon on November 6, 2019.
MRED+D student Dicko Ba was awarded the 2019 ULI Debra Stein Fellowship. The fellowship supports young women in their pursuit of responsible land use and urban development. We sat down with Dicko to ask her to reflect on her experiences and the industry.
On November 21, 2019, Ray Kappe passed away from pneumonia-related lung failure. Kappe graduated from UC Berkeley’s architecture program with honors in 1951. In 1972, Kappe began establishing the renown Southern California Institute of Architecture.
Yifeng Wang (M. Arch ‘21) and his team, comprised of 3 Haas MBA students — Andrew Min, Johnny Lin, and Rebecca West — won the Ford Future of Mobility Case Competition. The event was held at the University of Michigan Ross Business School from November 7-8
"Hood’s creations don’t look like typical landscapes... They’re infused with diverse meanings and the sense that Hood and his colleagues have pulled all they could from the site—and kept pulling."
Get to know CED alumna and OLIN landscape designer, Alexa Vaughn who has been making recent headlines for her street design termed, “DeafScape”, which helps make streets more accessible for deaf people.
Assistant Professor of LAEP Iryna Dronova has been selected as a part of the international leadership training program, Homeward Bound, departing for Antarctica. The purpose of the program is "to lead and influence decision making as it shapes our planet"
Universal design isn’t just for interiors. Alexa Vaughn, a deaf landscape architect and LAEP alumna, is advocating for universal streets too.
Professor Emerita of City and Regional Planning and Urban Design, Elizabeth “Betty” Deakin, received the 2019 ACSP Distinguished Educator Award presented biennially to those who have made significant contributions to planning research and practice, and ha
Watch "Borderlands": a documentary featuring Ronald Rael who made headlines earlier this year when he installed three pink seesaws at the US-Mexico border.The video shows how commuters, city planners and kids deal with the wall that divides their cities.
UC Berkeley's DCRP Graduate Program has yet again been ranked by Planetizen as the #1 Public Graduate Program for Urban Planners and #2 Overall in the US.
Seven of the eleven Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program recipients were DCRP students. The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program awards students pursuing degrees in transportation-related disciplines.