I can't speak for their grad program, per se, but the undergrad is excellent. Recently (in the past 2 years) the school has expanded its fabrication facilities to include 2 laser cutters and a 3 axis CNC, they also have one of the nicest wood shops I've seen on a campus (at least for an undergrad program).

From my understanding (and I'm far from certain of this) the MS in Architecture at Poly seems to focus around CAD based development. I know the heads of the grad program run a business developing specialty CAD software, they even go so far as to work for the military in some top secret stuff that they wouldn't mention.

I don't know how many of the undergrad professors interact with the grad students, but there has been an influx of a younger generation that is creating a shift in the pedagogy of the school, in some ways the undergrad program is torn between a modernist trained philosophy and a more contemporary approach. Either way the professors are great, for the most part.

Hope this helps.

KHouchin- I am assuming you're an undergrad, on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being terrible 10 being excellent, what score do you give their facilities. Also your opinion on the town San Luis Obispo since i've never visited and wouldn't be able to visit, is it your typical college town? Lastly if you can also rate UCLA and USC's studios. Thanks in advance

anyone else....

Poly is a great school that's always in the upper echelon of program ranking.

That said, you must know that the masters degree is not accredited, so if you do not have an accredited BArch, I could not recommend Poly to you unless you intend to get their BArch degree.

San Luis Obispo is one of the best college towns in the country. When school is in session, students represent roughly 1/3 of the population.

And you can't ask for more from a location. The central coast is beautiful.

yea I've heard of town Im sure its great. I have a 5 year degree (B.Arch.) and I am interested the theory and psychology related to sustainable architecture, but I heard that Cal Poly's program is more into computers and number punching which is something im not interested in..so I need someone to tell me about it cuz I really wanna go there

I don't think Poly's MSArch is what you're looking for.

Yeaa...perhaps CCA or UCLA? Do you anything about the SupraStudio at UCLA? and if I can do what I mentioned at those schools or USC

Check out the school websites. While you're at it, check out www.sfia.net

I did check out school websites! But you know how all schools try to make their program sound like its the best on websites, thats why I made a thread to ask real students and listen to their stories and opinions. Thanks for your help though.