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Collaborate. Create. Innovate.

At CBE our gathering of academic disciplines provides a distinct advantage and enables you to excel in all areas of built environments. We believe in programs and courses that meet the complex interconnected physical, cultural, and ecological systems in which we live, work and play. Here, no department is a silo.

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Your work will have immediate and tangible impacts in the physical world and profound implications for urban systems, human health, environmental resilience, social equity, and economic vitality. Where will your interests take you?
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At CBE, you’re not just a student; you’re a vital part of shaping innovative climate solutions and upholding equity in the built environments. Whether you want to study abroad, collaborate on cutting-edge research, or participate in mixed discipline studios – your possibilities are vast.With our world-class faculty, embrace rigorous interdisciplinary education propelling you towards a successful career or further studies.

Two people looking at a wooden model of a houseArchitectureStudy everything from history and theory to materials and fabrication to sustainable systems.explore

Student in construction gear pouring material into an orange cement mixerConstruction ManagementPursue knowledge and hands on experience while applying innovative construction techniques.explore

Student dumping dirt in a wheelbarrow in front of a wooden structureLandscape ArchitectureExplore our complex environments through the study of design, communities, plants, and spaces.explore

Student presenting housing proposals in front of audienceReal EstateDevelop as a leader while studying front-edge curriculum and learning directly from industry professionals.explore

Student presenting urban design project on posters in front of an audience.Urban Design & PlanningShape our world – through questioning and curiosity – while embracing positive change.explore

Where can Built Environments take me?

At CBE we are committed to cultivating future leaders who bring collaborative approaches to solving today’s grand challenges and creating better built environments for all. Turn your interests into a fulfilling college experience that leads to a meaningful and impactful career by joining us in the College of Built Environments.
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