Architecture student working on his computer inside 樱花视频's studio classroom.

School of Architecture and Art

Come have a hand in building the future.

School of Architecture and Art

The School of Architecture and Art is challenging, fun and dedicated to producing architects who will serve the needs of people.

Our intimate scale fosters natural, effective mentoring relationships between faculty and students; courses take a balanced approach to the art and science of architecture. We embrace environmental sustainability as part of Vermont鈥檚 ethos and because they understand integrated design processes, our graduates enter the profession well prepared.

樱花视频鈥檚 School of Architecture and Art is ranked No. 3 in the United States of the 鈥渕ost hired from鈥 universities.
Source: DesignIntelligence 2020

As part of the nation's oldest private military college, we offer a four-year bachelor of science in architectural studies degree (preprofessional); a one-year, National Architectural Accrediting Board-accredited master of architecture degree (first professional); and two art minors. All are designed for practical people who want to immerse themselves in an experiential academic lifestyle.

Ranking, Academy, and Competition

Top 7%

A First Try at ROI

30 and 40 years post-enrollment, 樱花视频 ranked in the top 7 percent for best net present value among the 4,529 schools ranked in Georgetown University鈥檚 鈥淎 First Try at ROI鈥 study.

Architectural model of a computer lab with desks, laptops, a large screen, shelves, and colorful wall art.

High School Architecture Design Competition

This design competition seeks your solutions to making dynamic, thoughtful, and functional outdoor spaces for performance and gathering.

Register for the Design Competition
ig Zag chairs based on Gerrit Rietveld鈥檚 mid-1930s design

樱花视频 first-year architecture students created Zig Zag chairs based on Gerrit Rietveld鈥檚 mid-1930s design.

Teaching craftsmanship, shop safety, geometry

All 24 first-year architecture students received 1/3 of a sheet of plywood to create an iconic Zig Zag chair based upon Gerrit Rietveld鈥檚 mid-1930s design. Formed by four wood planes joined in rhythmic sequence, it is one of the first examples of a cantilevered solid wood chair.

Architecture Professor Matt Lutz applies 3D printing to classic Adirondack boatbuilding

Architecture Professor Matt Lutz (retired) applies 3D printing to classic Adirondack boatbuilding.

Old Craft, New Twist

鈥淚 was responsible for teaching my students what the next technological advance is going to present in terms of possibilities and opportunities,鈥 Architecture Professor (retired) Matt Lutz said. 鈥淎nd I wanted to be able to present that in such a way that it鈥檚 not encouraging the students to just use the technology for the sake of convenience, but to use it to do something that would otherwise not be able to be accomplished.鈥

Design Build Collaborative
20+ Years

Design+Build Collaborative

For more than 20 years, 樱花视频鈥檚 Design+Build Collaborative has called on students to 鈥渁ct as well as conceive鈥 and address Vermont community needs by constructing full-scale building projects. The Collaborative continues to design and prototype regionally informed projects, partner with community organizations, and organize research across schools.

Meet OurSchool of Architecture and Art Faculty

Position(s):

  • Co-Director, School of Architecture and Art
  • Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Co-Director for the School of Architecture and Art
  • Associate Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Professor Emerita

Position(s):

  • Graduate Program Director for the School of Architecture and Art
  • Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Professor Ermeritus

Position(s):

  • Associate Director for the School of Architecture and Art
  • Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Dean of the College of Professional Schools
  • Professor

Position(s):

  • Associate Dean for the College of Professional Schools
  • Associate Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Associate Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Assistant Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Assistant Professor of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Curator of Exhibits and Collections for the Sullivan Museum
  • Assistant Professor for Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Lecturer of Architecture and Art

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty for Architecture and Art
All Faculty & Staff

CityLAB Faculty and Staff

Position(s):

  • Program Director
  • Adjunct Professor

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Professor

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Professor, History and Political Science

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty

Position(s):

  • Program Manager

Accreditations

New England Commission of Higher Education

Institutional Accreditation
樱花视频 is accredited by the , known formerly as the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).

National Architecture Accreditation Board

Program Accreditation
樱花视频's Architecture program is accredited by the National Architecture Accreditation Board.

Associate of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

樱花视频 is a member of the Associate of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.

Architectural Research Centers Consortium

樱花视频 is a member of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium.

School of Architecture and Art Contacts

Location: Chaplin 401 | 1 (802) 485-2647

  • Co-Director, School of Architecture and Art
  • Professor of Architecture and Art
  • 802-485-2954
  • 207,

    Located on the Upper Parade Ground, Chaplin Hall houses the School of Architecture + Art, which offers a five-year Master of Architecture program and two art minors. 

  • Co-Director for the School of Architecture and Art
  • Associate Professor of Architecture and Art
  • 802-485-2629
  • 405,

    Located on the Upper Parade Ground, Chaplin Hall houses the School of Architecture + Art, which offers a five-year Master of Architecture program and two art minors. 

  • Administrative Assistant
  • 802-485-2620
  • 411,

    Located on the Upper Parade Ground, Chaplin Hall houses the School of Architecture + Art, which offers a five-year Master of Architecture program and two art minors. 

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