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UMass Architecture is thrilled to host the annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) on campus this week. Welcome to the 400+ attendees from around the world! And thank you to the EDRA board, organizing committee, staff, reviewers, keynote speakers, presenters, co-sponsors & volunteers!
They did it! Congrats to our amazing undergrad class of 2026! Can’t wait to see where your next steps take you. Stay curious & stay in touch!! ❤️
05/11/2026
A few more from the Grad II final review!
05/11/2026
Phenomenal work at the Grad Studio II final review today!
05/08/2026
Kudos to Design 6 Studio for receiving a 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Community Engagement Award from for their work with Everyday Wellbeing this spring semester!
05/04/2026
Krashang Giri Goswami presents his dual MArch/MRP thesis: [Post]Sov: A [Spatial] Manifesto For
[Collab]oration And [Adapt]ation In Antarctica. He explores scenarios for modular, adaptable, collaborative research stations on the Fildes Peninsula. Congratulations Krashang!
04/23/2026
Masonry workshop day in Tectonics I. Students are exploring bonding patterns, geometry, and the constructive logic of masonry construction.
04/14/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Caryn Brause for receiving the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Distinguished Professor Award! Your dedication to architecture and design education inspires us all.
04/07/2026
Lots of action in the Design Building shop today! Tectonics I students learn about wood tectonics and joinery by designing and fabricating small stools.
04/03/2026
The UMass Architecture Portfolio + Career Fair was a huge success! Thank you to all the participating firms and students who showed up, connected, and shared their work.