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Welcome to the CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning (CAP)! View news stories, testimonials, events, and more.
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Each fall semester, we host information sessions for our Bachelor of Science in Architecture and our graduate programs to give you an opportunity to learn more about our programs, meet with our admissions teams and faculty, and ask us questions.
Something Else About Landscape Architecture Podcast
Landscape architecture is so much more than designing outdoor spaces. At its core, it's a discipline that blends art, ecology, design, and social understanding. It goes beyond gardens and parks, branching out to include projects that involve restoring ecosystems, designing for resiliency and longevity, planning spaces that are accessible and equitable, and adapting spaces in response to climate change. So let's dig into something else, something less obvious, something you might not know about landscape architecture.
Rick Sommerfeld Receives Inaugural AIA Colorado Educator of the Year Award
Congratulations to Associate Professor Rick Sommerfeld, recipient of AIA Colorado’s first-ever Educator of the Year Award! Read more about the award.
CAP Lecture and Exhibition Series
Announcing the Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 CAP Lecture and Exhibition Series.
NEW: Climate and Environmental Justice Certificate
The Climate and Environmental Justice (CEJ) Certificate provides graduate students throughout the University of Colorado Denver, as well as non-matriculating professionals who already possess a BA or BS degree, with the essential skills to integrate CEJ insights and practices into their professional career plans.
DESIGN/HEALth Initiative Summit
Convened by Professor Nan Ellin and architect Don Ruggles, the DESIGN/HEALth initiative aims to improve design at every scale—from the home to the biome—to enhance the health and wellbeing of people and the planet.
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Architectural Record Article by Dean David Rifkind
Dean David Rifkind authored a recent article for Architectural Record titled, "A Florida Park by Brooks + Scarpa Foregrounds Coastal Resiliency."
