Program Overview

Programs

The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University offers a range of programs for students interested in architecture, urban planning, preservation, and real estate development.

Architecture

• Master of Architecture
• M.S. Advanced Architectural Design
• M.S. Computational Design Practices
• M.S. Critical, Curatorial & Conceptual Practices
• Ph.D. Architecture
• New York/Paris
• Intro Program

Urbanism

• M.S. Architecture and Urban Design
• M.S. Urban Planning
• Ph.D. Urban Planning

Preservation

• M.S. Historic Preservation
• Ph.D. Historic Preservation

Real Estate

• M.S. Real Estate Development

Research

The school is home to various research centers, labs, and initiatives that focus on topics such as urban planning, architecture, and preservation.

Resources

The school provides students with access to a range of resources, including:

• Academic Calendar
• Courses
• Faculty Resources
• Student Resources
• Student Organizations
• Facilities, including:
  • Avery Library
  • Arthur Ross Architecture Gallery
  • Making Studio
  • Output Shop
  • Preservation Technology Lab

Admissions

The school's admissions process involves several steps, including:

• Thinking About Applying
• Application Process
• After You’re Admitted
• Tuition & Aid
• FAQ

Course Details

One of the courses offered is Architectural Daylighting, which covers topics such as daylight and health, energy and productivity, and architectural shading. The course is a Building Science & Technology Elective and is available to students in various programs, including the Master of Architecture and M.S. Advanced Architectural Design.

Course Description

The course provides instruction in both the technical requirements and spatial opportunities of natural light. Students will develop perceptual as well as technical daylighting acuities through related assignments and will build physical models to test and demonstrate an architectural daylighting phenomenon of their choosing.

Course Details

• Location & Time: 412 AVERY, TH 11 AM - 1 PM
• Session & Points: FULL SEMESTER, 3 Points
• Sequence: Building Science & Technology Elective
• Call Number: 16094
• Programs: Master of Architecture, M.S. Advanced Architectural Design, M.S. Architecture and Urban Design, M.S. Computational Design Practices

University Information

Columbia University is located at 1172 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York 10027. The university is home to a range of schools and programs, including the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.