Western Massachusetts Chapter
The American Institute of Architects
 

 


The objective of the Five College Architectural Studies program is to cultivate concerned architectural thinkers, writers and designers through a flexible yet rigorous interdisciplinary course of study. This site includes information about courses of study, events, and features showcases of student and professor design work.


Learning By Design in Massachusetts is a statewide K-12 architecture and design education program. Since 1999 over 15,000 children, educators and designers have taken part in LBD:MA architecture and design activities.
Build Boston is the largest regional convention and tradeshow for the design and construction industry. There's something for everyone at Build Boston -- building owners/managers, architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, design and construction firm administrators, landscape architects and all professionals, interns and students with an interest in the built environment.
Program UMass
The Program of Architecture+Design at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design, a Master of Architecture and a Masters of Science (MS) in Design. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst offers the only NAAB acedited Master of Architecture degree at a public institution in New England. The program also hosts a Lecture Series.


Residential Design and Construction, an annual conference, offers more than 50 workshops covering a wide range of residential design, technology and business issues. Many programs offer continuing-education credit for architects and other professionals.

 FOR TEENS: SUMMER DESIGN PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMY
Know a teen interested in architecture? Check out the UMass Amherst Summer Design Pre-College Academy, which provides an opportunity for high school students interested in  architecture, landscape architecture, urban or interior design the  opportunity to experience the profession and see firsthand the kinds  of activities that take place in a university architectural program. More info here.