Facilities

When the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation opened in 1967, its founders had the foresight to plan for the future. Along with the establishment of the school and the construction of the facilities, resources were set aside for the procurement of an architectural library that today ranks among the top in the nation. Coupled with the National Trust for Historic Preservation Library, located on the College Park campus, virtually anything on the topic of architecture is easily accessible. Additionally, the Elizabeth Alley Visual Resource Collection, housed in the School, is one of the best teaching collections of slides and visual materials available nationally.

The School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation provides design workstations for every student as well as seminar and classroom facilities, a library, two computer labs, and a well-equipped woodworking and model-making shop. A large, state-of- the-art auditorium provides opportunities for the University community, design professionals, and the public to attend lectures by leading designers, historians, and theoreticians about current issues relating to scholarship and practice. The adjacent gallery features exhibits which offer similar opportunities to view national competitions as well as the work of noteworthy designers, alumni, and students.