Program Overview

Ecological and Sustainable Design Graduate Certificate

The Ecological and Sustainable Design (ESD) Graduate Certificate is tailored towards forward-thinking students eager to address the complex and wicked problems of climate change, social justice, and adaptation for innovative design in architecture.

Program Overview

Through a carefully curated selection of elective and studio courses, students explore current issues such as:

• Regenerative and carbon-neutral materials
• Ecologically-minded technologies and integration
• Energy-efficient design

Program Requirements

The program consists of 15 credit hours of targeted ESD-approved coursework, providing students with invaluable knowledge and practical skills to advance ecological and environmental systems through architecture.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions to sustainable design and advance their career at the intersection of ecology, equity, and innovation.