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USC School of Architecture

We shape visionary architects and designers through a rigorous, interdisciplinary education.

Situated in the dynamic urban fabric of Los Angeles, we offer a diverse, inclusive environment where students engage with world-renowned faculty and industry leaders. Our commitment to sustainability and equity equips graduates to transform the built environment, impacting communities locally and globally.

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USC Students Try a ‘Bottom-Up’ Approach To Sustainable Housing Delivery in the School of Architecture’s Adaptive P/Re-Use Studios12/23/2024

USC Students Try a ‘Bottom-Up’ Approach To Sustainable Housing Delivery in the School of Architecture’s Adaptive P/Re-Use Studios

Originally featured in ArchinectOur latest Archinect Studio Pin-Ups takes a look at three studios at Archinect Partner School USC School of Architecture, offered as part of their one-year Master of Advanced Architectural Research Studies (M.AARS) postgraduate program.Led by instructors Julia Sulzer and Sascha Delz, the Adaptive P/Re-use studios explored new possibilities for adaptive reuse schemes and non-speculative housing models as weapons to combat the crises of affordable housing and accessible urban services in Los Angeles.The results showcase the greater need for deep sustainability, resilient design, zoning reforms, and more inclusive and democratic economic systems. A report was produced as part of one studio, and students learning under Sulzer's Spring 2024 offering...

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Beyond design studios and other classes, there is much going on at the School, including student events, lectures, exhibitions, global travel opportunities and workshops. The School is a constant hive of activity and invention, and the closely knit architecture community progresses our ideals into the future built environment.

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Discover student and faculty work that showcases our rigorous thinking process, creativity, and commitment to social responsibility. Be inspired by how we approach and solve complex architectural challenges.

Quick FACTS

STUDENTS


630

Full-time Students | 29 countries | 34 US States


27%

Of students are first generation


76%

Receive scholarships or financial aid

FACULTY


123

Faculty


6:1

Student to faculty ratio


+$1m

In research grants awarded to faculty in 2023/24

ALUMNI


6,632

Alumni living in 49 countries & the US


30

Alumni & Guild Events throughout the year

USC ARCHITECTURAL GUILD & PROFESSIONALS


67

Firms participated in our Spring Firm Fair


48%

Of students found a job through the Architecture Trojan Network 

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