School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape The official University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape account.

We strive to constantly challenge the status quo through our practice-based approach to learning, research and community outreach, by focusing on the interrelations between environments, society, culture and human behavior. Founded in 1971 in response to the increasing demands on the profession and our environments, the faculty continues to seize opportunities to foster an interdisciplinary approa

ch to design thinking in educating the next generation of design advocates. For more information, visit sapl.ucalgary.ca or follow us on Instagram or Twitter .

SAPL is bringing CAAD Futures 2027 to Calgary.Led by faculty member Jinmo Rhee and an organizing team of SAPL faculty, t...
09/03/2026

SAPL is bringing CAAD Futures 2027 to Calgary.

Led by faculty member Jinmo Rhee and an organizing team of SAPL faculty, the conference will welcome researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world to explore the future of computational design.

The 2027 theme, Design Agency, examines how designers, computational systems, and emerging AI technologies are reshaping decision-making, creativity, and responsibility in the design process.

The Call for Papers is now open, with submissions due September 15, 2026.

Learn more: https://2027.caadfutures.org/

09/02/2026

🎉 More to Look Forward To at West End Whirlwind

The celebrations keep growing as we prepare to welcome the community to The Valentine on Sept. 23.

Watch the latest update from Dean John Brown and stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the weeks ahead. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with students, alumni, neighbours, partners, and community members. ✨

🎉 Exciting news! SAPL is featured in the September 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine.The full-length article sho...
09/02/2026

🎉 Exciting news! SAPL is featured in the September 2026 issue of Canadian Architect magazine.

The full-length article showcases SAPL's new home at The Valentine, designed by hcma, and explores how the adaptive reuse of a downtown Calgary office tower has created a dynamic new environment for learning, collaboration, and design.

Architecture critic Trevor Boddy praises the project, writing:

"Even from blocks away, it is clear that something new and vital has happened here... SAPL at The Valentine is downtown Calgary growing up."

We're proud to see SAPL and hcma recognized on a national stage in one of Canada's most respected architecture publications.

Read the full feature: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/september-2026/

08/28/2026

The cheers were loud, and we showed up! 📣🎉
 
Our incoming undergrad students brought their faculty pride to the UCalgary Orientation Pep Rally this week, joining incoming students from across campus to celebrate the start of the academic year.
 
The highlight? Dean John Brown leading the SAPL chant and rallying our newest students as they kicked off their university experience.
 
Here’s to a great year ahead! ✨

08/27/2026

Yes, we have robots. 🤖

More specifically, robotic fabrication technology. More coming soon! 👀

Join us as we celebrate a new chapter for the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape! West End Whirlwind is SAPL...
08/26/2026

Join us as we celebrate a new chapter for the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape!

West End Whirlwind is SAPL's grand opening celebration at The Valentine, our new downtown Calgary home. On September 23, we're inviting students, alumni, industry partners, neighbours, and community members to come together for an afternoon of food, entertainment, activities, and exploration.

Enjoy food trucks, community vendors, campus tours, and opportunities to connect with the people shaping the future of our cities, communities, and landscapes.

📍 Century Gardens Park & The Valentine, 801 7 Ave SW
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

Learn more and register using the link: https://ucgo.ucalgary.ca/T/WF/37295/IJQo2S/Register/en-US/Form.ofsys

08/25/2026

Graduate Orientation Week is officially underway! 🎉
 
This week, SAPL welcomed a new cohort of graduate students to our downtown home as they begin their studies in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and design research.
 
Day 1 gave students an opportunity to connect with faculty, meet their peers, and explore their new campus. MArch students headed out on faculty-led walking tours of Calgary, while MLA, MPlan, and MDR students took part in program introductions and learned more about the communities they’ll be joining over the coming years.
 
From discovering new spaces to building new connections, it was an exciting start to Orientation Week, and we’re only getting started!
 
Swipe through for a few highlights from Day 1!

What does it take to turn an idea into a building?Achieve Architecture introduces youth to the world of architecture thr...
08/23/2026

What does it take to turn an idea into a building?

Achieve Architecture introduces youth to the world of architecture through creative exploration and hands-on learning. Hosted at our new downtown home and led by our very own SAPL students, campers learned foundational design skills while exploring how architects transform ideas into spaces that shape our everyday lives.

Through drawing, planning, model-making, and observation of Calgary's downtown core, participants explored concepts such as scale, structure, and materiality while developing their own unique designs.

What a great summer! Campers embraced the role of designer, transforming their ideas into models and discovering how creativity, curiosity, and experimentation are at the heart of architecture.

How can we shape the future of our cities?City Building introduces youth to the fields of architecture, planning, and ur...
08/22/2026

How can we shape the future of our cities?

City Building introduces youth to the fields of architecture, planning, and urban design through hands-on learning and creative exploration. Hosted at our new downtown home and led by our very own SAPL students, campers gained insight into how designers and planners create vibrant, people-focused urban spaces.

Using mapping, model-making, and design-thinking techniques, participants explored downtown Calgary, drew inspiration from the city around them, and developed their own ideas for buildings, landscapes, and public spaces.

This summer was filled with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration as campers transformed their observations of the city into imaginative designs for the communities of tomorrow.

08/21/2026

The U Design Justice Initiative (UDJI) Youth Summer Camp brought together youth, SAPL student mentors, volunteers, and community partners to explore how design can be a tool for equity, belonging, and community change.
 
Through hands-on activities, creative projects, mentorship, and collaboration, participants examined the places where they live, shared their perspectives, and helped imagine new possibilities for their neighbourhoods. Grounded in the principles of design justice, the camp centered the idea that meaningful change happens when we work with communities.
 
Special thanks to our partners, supporters, and collaborators: Forest Lawn Community Association, YES Centre, Jonathan Heinz, Engr. Wale Adu, Lemay, Federation of Calgary Communities, Centro Latino (Veronica Briseño Castrejón), Calgary Foundation, SSHRC Quality in the Built Environment (Dr. Brian Sinclair), and Shidaa Foundation.
 
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, resources, and support to make this experience possible. Together, we’re empowering the next generation of community leaders, designers, planners, and changemakers. 💛

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