New Programs Planned for Fall 2026 Semester

M.S. Arch in Advanced Architectural Fabrication

There is a growing demand for skilled designers that can bridge the gap between design and fabrication, engaging at the point of production to deliver increasingly challenging projects. The M.S. Architecture in Advanced Architectural Fabrication concentration will provide students with skills to become creative and adaptable designers with a working knowledge of production-aware digital practices, material behavior, and design-to-fabrication workflows. Students will adapt new technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, into design and fabrication processes, with direct access to advanced digital and manual tools at the School of Architecture and Planning’s Fabrication Workshop. This fully in-person, 36-credit, program could be completed in one academic year with a culminating summer studio involving industry partners. 

M.S. Arch in Construction and Facilities Management

The M.S. Arch in Construction and Facilities Management is a 36-credit program designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in the production and management of high-performance buildings. By covering both the construction and facilities management facets in a reciprocal manner, this program provides an integrated perspective that enables students to make better-informed decisions and develop leadership abilities. With a particular focus on high-performance buildings, the curriculum emphasizes the building scale, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to address contemporary challenges in the field. Students attending the M.S. Arch program can pursue a variety of career paths—construction and facility managers, property managers, owner's representatives, cost estimators and schedulers, and site supervisors. This program is ideal for those seeking to advance their careers and contribute to the development of sustainable building practices. In the last semester of the program, students can choose to focus on a Construction Management or Facilities Management track based on their interests.

M.S. Arch in Health and Design

M.S. Arch in Health and Design is a 36-credit graduate program designed for students with architecture degrees, offering a comprehensive curriculum that can be completed in just one calendar year. This studio-based program equips students with the fundamental skills needed to tackle health challenges across multiple scales, from systemic to the conception of individual healthcare facilities. With a holistic approach to wellbeing—encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects—the program emphasizes evidence-based design through three foundational studios, culminating in a research-driven final studio. Graduates will be prepared for careers in healthcare facilities design, facility management, and beyond—ready to shape well-considered environments that support and enhance holistic well-being.

M.S. in Design, Landscape, and Climate Resilience

M.S. in Design, Landscape, and Climate Resilience is a 36-credit graduate program intended for students with architectural backgrounds, and could be completed within one calendar year. This studio-based curriculum empowers students to develop multi-scalar, multi-layered landscape interventions that leverage ecological strategies to confront climate challenges. A unique semester abroad focuses on coastal resilience, immersing students in real-world problems. The program prioritizes evidence-based, performance-oriented, and systemic approaches—equipping students with advanced skills in remote sensing, performance simulation, synthetic mapping and representation, digital twinning, and scenario building and testing. Graduates will be prepared to participate in developing innovative and equitable solutions to contemporary environmental challenges.