Dean’s message

Architecture, Planning and Design

Tim de Noble, dean, College of Architecture, Planning and Design

 

Design is a critical part of civilized society. It allows us to advance, improve and imagine, and it is often the pivotal force behind major change. But in order to succeed in change, we must approach our obstacles from all sides. As a college, we strive to provide an interdisciplinary, experience-based learning environment that combines educational objectives with professional realities.

 

 

A global education

The College of Architecture, Planning and Design houses accredited professional programs in architecture, interior architecture and product design, landscape architecture and regional and community planning. By housing all of the design professions in one college, we are able to offer comprehensive programs that will prepare students for the challenges they will meet as professionals. Our faculty members deliver a curriculum that is holistic and interdisciplinary, allowing our students to explore different design disciplines and the contributions of each to the design process.

Three-dimensional learning

We are committed to addressing the design needs of our entire society and preparing our students to provide proactive design leadership in their communities. In order to accomplish this aim, our students are provided service-learning opportunities. Design build programs, community design, and small town stewardship are just a few ways in which we help students lay the groundwork for their professions, all providing a tangible benefit to society. From exploring alternatives for Kansas City’s community development at the Kansas City Design Center, to researching sustainable building methods, our students are learning through engagement.

Support from alumni and friends of the university is integral to the college’s success as a global, nationally recognized environmental design college.