News
Sep 27, 2023
Inaugural Lau Grants for Just Climate Futures awarded
This new grant program supports cross-disciplinary projects led by CED faculty that aim to reduce the impacts of climate change. This year’s funded projects forge innovations in climate resilience through explorations in building technologies and materials, housing security, water access, and community-based climate visualizations. These projects stood out from the field of applications for their impact on underserved communities and their capacity to have actionable environmental outcomes.
Sep 18, 2023
Terner Labs, HUD team up to host events on affordable housing
On September 25, Terner Labs hosts the inaugural symposium, The Search for Affordable Rental Housing, a deep dive into how technology is helping and hurting individuals who are seeking affordable rental housing.
Sep 11, 2023
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Raymond Lifchez (1932–2023), pioneer of universal design
Professor Emeritus of Architecture and City & Regional Planning Raymond (Ray) Lifchez has passed away at age 90. Lifchez made a deep and lasting impact on the College of Environmental Design (CED), UC Berkeley, and the world through his teaching, advocacy for accessible design, and philanthropy.
Aug 30, 2023
Fall lecture series focuses on how to adapt cities to too much water — or not enough
CED announces its fall lineup of public lectures.
Aug 29, 2023
Architecture welcomes four visiting professors
The Department of Architecture announces four visiting professors for the fall 2023 semester, Sierra Bainbridge, Clark Thenhaus, Rámon Gámez, and Nicolás Maruri.