The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design at Auburn University is a dynamic program that prioritizes hands-on learning through diverse workflows, blending digital and physical environments, multi-scalar deliverables and a strong focus on undergraduate research. The curriculum prepares students to navigate the complexities of built, digital and natural environments through lab-based lecture courses, project-driven seminars and two studio workshops.
Courses in Environmental Design explore topics such as spatial design and digital worldbuilding, place-based environments and ecologies, community-focused narrative construction and partnerships and the integration of technology and digital fabrication in design workflows. Students create both digital and physical work while engaging in critical discussions, pedagogical exploration and both real-world and speculative applications. The program’s projects often inspire students to pursue undergraduate research fellowships, grants, awards and publications. Graduates are well-equipped for advanced studies or careers in architecture, landscape architecture, community planning, spatial/set design, fabrication and construction.
Courses are organized, starting with a design core sequence which occurs prior to the student matriculation into more focused courses.
Areas of Focus include:
- Scénographies: digi-phys rep / worldbuilding / media tech
- Ecologies: territories / systems / formations
- Narratives: civic engagement / urban tech / mapping
- Matters: digi-phys fabrication / prototyping / positions