About Us

ABOUT THE CAED

With more than 1,900 students, Cal Poly’s acclaimed College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) offers a unique blend of eight degree programs in five closely related departments: architectural engineering, architecture, city and regional planning, construction management, and landscape architecture. For over 75 years, the CAED programs and over 16,000 alumni have positively influenced the forces that shape the planning, design and construction worlds.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the CAED is to be the premier institution in the nation, preparing students for leadership roles in the professions that plan, design, engineer, construct and steward the built environment.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

CAED programs promote Learn by Doing experiences, allowing students to undertake sophisticated projects. All students can collaborate with industrial partners and work across disciplines. They find creative solutions to the real problems faced by industry and our global community. The significant educational benefits result from a low student-to-professor ratio and high-quality technological and support facilities.

GLOBAL LEADERS

The CAED curricula emphasize interdisciplinary technical skills, participation in community studies, internships, and work experience programs, structured options to study off-campus, instructional access to prominent professionals and sponsored project participation. We prepare students to work globally in innovative teams at the cutting edge of creating sustainable, compelling surroundings.