Facilities
9/27/17
The School of Architecture and Planning is housed in historic Hayes and Crosby Halls on UB's South Campus. Our state-of-the-art facilities and academic resources include the latest technology in digital fabrication and computing to a specialized library for architecture and planning.
History
4/22/16
The School of Architecture and Planning was created half a century ago as a direct challenge to orthodox design education. We live those original principles today, committed to architecture and planning as interdisciplinary problem-solving enterprises, rooted in social engagement, nourished by research-in-practice, animated by making and doing, and committed to meeting the needs of clients, communities, and society in an increasingly complex urban world.
Visit the School
5/28/20
Schedule a virtual tour. Find information about our home, the Buffalo Niagara region and find the information you need about the joining the School of Architecture and Planning.
Contact Us
7/12/18

Our Departments
10/7/20
Join us as we create beautiful, healthy and ecologically sound communities through the study and practice of architecture and planning.
Scholarships and Fellowships
10/7/20
The School of Architecture and Planning, in partnership with the university, our alumni, our faculty and staff, and our philanthropic supporters, provides support to our undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to tuition scholarships, stipends for travel and supplies, and support for study abroad, our students, like our faculty, are actively engaged in teaching, research, and service—and are rewarded for their hard work.
Study Abroad
3/1/18
Whether testing ideas in Madrid or engaging the built landscape of Tokyo, the School of Architecture and Planning offers a wide range of life-changing study abroad and travel opportunities. Options include exchange programs, summer study abroad as well as research-specific and course-related travel opportunities both domestic and abroad.
Courses
10/2/20
Search current graduate and undergraduate course and studio offerings at the School of Architecture and Planning.
Student Work
10/2/20
From first-year to comprehensive studio in architecture, to graduate-level thesis research, to studio-generated plans for community stakeholders, work by our students reflects our learn-by-doing and experimental approach to teaching and research in architecture, urban planning and real estate development. Scan our gallery of student work and their imaginings of space, place and community.

Admissions Statement
7/12/18
Financial Assistance
7/12/18
The School of Architecture and Planning and the University at Buffalo offer a range of financial support opportunities for students. Resources range from financial aid to scholarships to student employment.
Awards and Prizes
10/8/18
Awarded to graduating first-professional-degree candidates chosen from each of our master's programs for consistent, high-caliber design work performed in the design studios.
Scholarships and Fellowships
7/14/20
The School of Architecture and Planning, in partnership with the university, our alumni, our faculty and staff, and our philanthropic supporters, provides support to our undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to tuition scholarships, stipends for travel and supplies, and support for study abroad, our students, like our faculty, are actively engaged in teaching, research, and service—and are rewarded for their hard work.
Request Information
6/5/19
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Contact an Advisor
7/24/18

Dean's Council
3/11/20
The Dean’s Council is a leadership group of friends of the School of Architecture and Planning dedicated to raising the global profile of the school and advancing its academic programs and research enterprise. Members of the Dean’s Council include distinguished alumni and leading professionals, from firm executives to educators. As champions of the School of Architecture and Planning, members leverage their diverse expertise and leadership positions to forge new connections and build the school's network of support.
Student Organizations
9/3/20
Alumni Update
3/11/20
Stay connected! Update your profile below and let us know where you are and what you’re up to. As graduates of our programs, your stories of success inspire our students and enhance the reputation of the school on an international platform.

Video Gallery
5/7/19
Alumni Magazine
3/11/20
Commencement
7/8/19
Communications Toolkit
8/5/19
A repository of tools, resources and guidance for faculty, staff and students in implementing consistent, compelling communications for the School of Architecture and Planning
Visitor Directions, Parking & Info
11/11/19
Find information about our home, the Buffalo Niagara region and find directions you need to plan your event visit.

Search for jobs and internships
3/15/18
We are committed to helping you connect to the latest information on employment and professional development opportunities. Explore jobs and internship offerings through the following resources.
Alumni
5/27/20
From Buffalo to Shanghai, our more than 5,700 alumni are building the School of Architecture and Planning legacy through inspirational practice.
Events and Exhibitions
7/12/18
Alumni Magazine
11/5/19

Personal Computing Recommendations

Computing Hardware Recommendations:

System configuration
- Intel Core i7 2GHz CPU or faster
- 8 GB RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
- Intel HD 5000 or better graphics card (NVIDIA or AMD graphics card with 4 GB or more of video RAM recommended)
- 256 GB or more SSD hard drive storage (512 GB recommended)
- 3 year/extended warranty/multi-year service agreement
- Web Cam/microphone
Notes
- We do not recommend Mac OS as many required software packages will not run. If you do have a Mac it should run Windows.
- Chromebooks will not run required architecture software.

Additionally, it is recommended that you purchase a laptop cable lock to secure your laptop when using it on campus.

While we recommend the use of UB Box, the university’s cloud storage system, it is also recommended that you purchase a portable external hard drive and/or flash drives.

You can find special discounted pricing on Dell laptops here:

https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/delluniversity/cp/buffalo?link_number=7595720&c=us&l=en&s=eep&tfcid=66346739&cid=316360&lid=5993986&dgc=ms

One system that we recommend is the Precision 7540

Software Resources – verify what software is required by contacting your department

AutoCAD Educational License – available free of charge https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad
Adobe Creative Cloud Educational Subscription - https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Rhinoceros 6, including Grasshopper - https://www.rhino3d.com/sales/north-america/United_States
ArcGIS – free student license available - https://research.lib.buffalo.edu/gis-courses

You can find more information about UB provided software and ways to access it at http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/software.html

Please contact the School of Architecture and Planning IT services (ap-itservices@buffalo.edu) with any questions with regard to Computing Hardware and Software.

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