Environmental Design is the only program in the Rocky Mountain Region where you can major in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and product design at an AAU university.
Our interdisciplinary approach to design education combines the practices of architecture, landscape architecture, sustainable planning and environmental product design, so that you can build the necessary design foundations to become the next generation of creators, designers, doers and makers.
Congratulations Class of 2020
Class of 2020: Mahlon Howard
Colorado native Mahlon Howard, an architecture major, plans to move to Seattle and work for a design team before starting grad school in the fall of 2021. Read more
Class of 2020: Alexandra Pesce
Alexandra Pesce, a sustainable planning and urban design major from Connecticut, felt that ENVD encompassed the perfect balance of creativity and mathematics, while also maintaining a tight-knit community. Read more
Class of 2020: Emma Peaker
Colorado native Emma Peaker, an environmental product design major, would like to explore options in interior design, graphic design and fashion. Read more
Recent Environmental Design Stories
ENVD Community Skill-Share: A YouTube Playlist
If we’ve learned anything during these past four months, it’s that staying creative, inventive and original is more essential than ever. What’s the best way to stay creative and inventive? By seeking inspiration and learning from others. Read more
A message from the director: Black lives matter
I acknowledge that as a program there is a need for improvement to the ENVD culture, both inside and outside the classroom. It is difficult to admit that the actions and initiatives we have been taking are not always visible or communicated well, but I want to assure you that I am committed to working with you all to increase our awareness and take action against our flaws. Read more
ENVD alumna shares what it’s like in new AIAS leadership role
In a recent interview, Sara Taketatsu, a 2019 ENVD graduate, described her involvement with the American Institute for Architecture Students (AIAS), and how that has expanded into a position in the organization’s Washington D.C. headquarters for a one-year, full-time position as the West Quad Director. Read more
