what states in particular?

yes, this exact question gets posted all the time

no states in particular. probably, but not necessarily, west of the mississippi.

university of florida

I'm not sure that survey is accurate; it's certainly not current (2005). They've changed the methodology almost every year it's ever been issued. Nontheless, if you're going to use it as your ruler, find the latest edition, then have a conversation with the head of the graduate admissions committee chair at each program. And by all means, don't tell the chair you picked his/her school because of some ranking!

The wine is good when you find one you like, not when someone tells you which one to like....

it really depends on what kind of education you want... There are certain schools that are more into theory, some more into construction methods and materials... some schools want mostly computer-modelled stuff, some want a lot of hand-made stuff as part of your process.... you just gotta decide what kind of education you want.

thanks for the response, Sbeth85. i think i am more into construction methods and materials, although some theory would be important since i've been working in construction for awhile already.. i also like the hand-made stuff being part of the process, but i guess it is very important that you learn CAD and rendering, right?

any places pop into mind that fit those criteria?

thanks.

Centex

bjd80- a few thoughts...
1. I'm only now applying to schools myself, so I really have no authority to give you any advice... i suggest finding someone else and private messaging them for some ideas... the best way is to VISIT schools, any in your area... you will begin to get a feel for different types of schools.

2. i met a guy with an engineering background. so, he obviously felt more comfortable with construction, yet he chose to go to a theory-heavy school, since he already knew so much on the other side, in order to even himself out.

3. in my area, University of Houston comes to mind. There are also 'rural' programs, but I don't know much about those.

I went to UH grad. Focuses heavily on design. Encourages digital fabrication processes in both undergrad and grad school. 5th yr. Design studio just won an international design competition last semester with an interior installation.

SCI_Arc


they always omit SCI_Arc but i think its a better design school than more than half of the schools listed in di

I think SCI-Arc's amazing, and its reputation amuses me... People I've spoken to at Columbia thought SCI-Arcers only do digital work, but I guess they've never seen all the models everyone is making... SCI-Arc has amazing fabrication facilities, and they expect students to use them.

bjd80- i'm serious, just visit whichever schools are close by to you. You will see how they differ from each other. From there, you can extrapolate how schools in other parts of the country may be similar or different.

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well, just slightly west of the mississippi is WashU, which offers a dual degree in Architecture/Construction Management. WashuU has always had a solid reputation and has been gaining ground over the past few years. They're a solid bet if you're looking for an alternative to the coasts.

May I suggest you develop your own set of criteria to use in making this decision. Research programs via www.naab.org and www.archschools.org to select which are the BEST programs in the country for YOU.

Harvard certainly has an excellent program but so does University of Hawaii.

Dr. Architecture.