College of Design

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A unique academic ecosystem, the College of Design comprises not only creative practitioners—artists, architects, and designers—but also social scientists, humanities scholars, engineers, economists, biologists, planners, and policy makers. Using diverse methods, we are engaging critical questions and tackling complex problems.

Architecture & Environment

Planning, Public Policy and Management

Art + Design

History of Art and Architecture

Mass plywood house exterior from OSU lab.

Research Spotlight

University of Oregon-led team named NSF Regional Innovation Engines semifinalist

A University of Oregon-led initiative to revolutionize the mass timber sector in the Pacific Northwest has been selected as a semifinalist in the highly competitive National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program. The NSF Engine: Oregon Mass Timber Innovation Engine, led by principal investigator Judith Sheine, professor of architecture in the UO College of Design and director of design of the TallWood Design Institute, is among just 29 semifinalist teams nationally. Selected NSF Engine proposals have the potential to receive up to $160 million over 10 years, and the NSF expects those to be announced in early 2026.

Environmental Resilience and Expertise

We tackle urgent ecological challenges through many lenses. Revealing, understanding, caring for, and reviving vibrant ecosystems and a healthy environment for all species is a deep vein running through our work.

The Resilience of Mass Timber

Student rendering of the new Village School playground area.

A Campus RainWorks Challenger

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Speculation

We are dynamic explorers with diverse tools. Through imagination, experimentation, analysis, and creation, we grapple with thorny problems, discover new interpretations, and open uncharted territory.

Art Meets Science

two people assemble metal and wood object

City as House

covered bridge in the snow at sunset, photo by Ryan Kimball

Protecting Heritage Sites

Curating the Ephemeral

Justice

We are dedicated to building a more just and inclusive future. Anti-racist actions and social equity questions are embedded in what we do—engaging civic life, shaping the built environment, and creating new imaginaries.

Unlearning Racist Design

people inside the Pakistan Pavillion, curated by Sami Chohan for the 2018 Venice Biennale

Equity & Inclusion Initiative

Building Just Futures

Aerial view of Bellwood Quarry in Atlanta

Reclaiming Environmental Identity

Our Departments and Programs

UO in Portland

Wonder

We ask bold questions and make unexpected connections, aiming to engage, enrich, and inspire through the things we make and the stories we tell. Catalyzing curiosity, awe, and empathy opens new potentials.