Learn by Doing
One of the highest-ranked built environment colleges in the country, the CAED offers a unique blend of eight degree programs in five closely related departments.
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Foundational Planning
Empower people and communities to manage growth and change in their physical, social and economic environments.
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Creative and Scientific Principles
Promote responsible, humanistic and sustainable approaches to land planning and design through a thorough knowledge of ecology, natural systems, human behavior, aesthetics and construction.
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Visionary Design
Synthesize technical, environmental, and experiential design concepts as a responsible, ethical and creative leader.
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Total Project Design
Design the mechanical and structural systems of buildings through a crossdisciplinarity understanding of architecture and construction management.
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Project Leadership
Play a central role in building and maintaining the infrastructure of this country and in markets around the world.
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Read the latest issue of Connections, the College of Architecture and Environmental Design's quarterly e-magazine.
CAED Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Learn more about the CAED's Diversity Strategic Plan and Overview.
Giving to the CAED
Learn how to support Learn by Doing at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
CAED Features in Cal Poly Magazine
Check out the cover story and awesome video about the Design Village competition and learn more about alumnus Chuck Durrett’s cohousing work!