Design the spaces of tomorrow with programs in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable design. At Abide University, you’ll cultivate creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to shaping a better built environment.
A professional degree program focused on design excellence, technical skills, and critical thinking in architectural practice.
Core Studios:
Features intensive design studios, digital fabrication labs, and community design projects.
An advanced professional degree for students with a pre-professional architecture degree or a degree in another field, focusing on research and specialized design.
Concentrations:
Includes research-driven design studios, thesis development, and opportunities for international workshops.
A research-intensive doctoral program for aspiring academics and researchers focusing on critical issues in the built environment.
Research Areas:
Features original dissertation research, interdisciplinary seminars, and teaching assistantship opportunities.
Provides specialized knowledge in environmentally responsible design principles, green building technologies, and sustainable practices.
Focus Areas:
Highlights case studies of sustainable projects, energy modeling workshops, and site analysis.
Focuses on the principles, processes, and policies that shape urban development, land use, and community well-being.
Focus Areas:
Provides analysis of urban plans, policy development exercises, and GIS applications.
Collaborate on complex design projects that integrate architectural, structural, and environmental systems from concept to detailed design.
Utilize advanced digital tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC routers, to create physical models and prototypes.
Engage with local communities to design and construct small-scale projects, applying skills to real-world needs and challenges.
Participate in faculty-led international travel studios and workshops, exploring diverse architectural contexts and cultures.
Gain valuable professional experience by working in leading architecture firms, urban planning agencies, or design consultancies.
Explore cutting-edge visualization techniques, including virtual and augmented reality, to communicate design ideas effectively.
Organizes design competitions, guest lectures, portfolio reviews, and social events for architecture students.
A hands-on student group focused on community-based design-build projects and exploring material innovation.
Promotes awareness and advocates for sustainable practices in architecture and urbanism through workshops and campaigns.
A student-run journal and platform for showcasing student work, design research, and critical essays on architecture.
Conducts interdisciplinary research on sustainable urban development, climate adaptation, and resilient city planning.
Focuses on research and development of innovative building materials, construction methods, and smart building systems.
Dedicated to the study, documentation, and preservation of architectural heritage and cultural landscapes.
Explores the application of computational thinking, parametric design, and robotic fabrication in architecture.
“The design studios challenged me to think creatively and critically. The FabLab access was incredible for bringing ideas to life.— Kenza M., B.Arch. '24
“The M.Arch program's focus on urban resilience and the international workshop in Copenhagen were transformative experiences.— Samuel B., M.Arch. '23
“The Ph.D. mentorship and the interdisciplinary research opportunities have been pivotal in developing my academic career.— Layla K., Ph.D. Candidate
Ready to shape the built environment and create inspiring spaces? Apply now or connect with an advisor to explore our innovative architecture programs.
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