The School of Design + Construction is committed to providing a transformative, integrated design and construction education. We produce and share practical knowledge through research and instruction for the betterment of society, the environment, and the construction industry. We offer accredited degree programs in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction management.
A group of WSU landscape architecture students is gaining hands‑on experience by designing an outdoor classroom with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation.
The first cohort of graduates from the Energy Conscious Construction certificate program are hoping to use their training to design and build more efficient and less carbon-polluting homes.
Voiland College alumna Tess Wakasugi-Don (Construction Management ’06) has been named the recipient of Washington State University’s 2024 Women* of Distinction Alumna Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Wakasugi-Don’s outstanding contributions to the construction industry and her steadfast dedication to diversity and inclusion.
Julia Day, associate professor in WSU’s School of Design and Construction, is part of a team that has received a US Department of Energy grant for training students in managing grid-interactive, efficient buildings.
Summer is here and it’s very quiet in the School of Design and Construction and Pullman. As I sit at the computer, I fondly reflect on the whirlwind of activities at the end of the semester – portfolio reviews, advisory board meetings, capstone events, design reviews, and engagement events. These are wonderful opportunities for engagement among students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners that serve as a reminder, that despite the chaos, the rewards of being an educator are visible in every interaction. At this time of year, we also congratulate our graduates and celebrate the many successes of those in the SDC.