Architecture
The Washington Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) is committed to individual professional growth through the design process. Students enjoy working and learning in a large, open studio setting. Design ideas and projects come to life as students sketch, cut, paste, model, sculpt, digitize and paint at their personal work area, surrounded by faculty and other students who encourage, and critique, in this open-format hands-on setting.
The Center was founded in 1980 as an urban extension of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS), providing an academic environment that utilizes the metropolitan area as an educational laboratory. In 1985, the Center expanded into a consortium. Participating universities send students and one faculty member for a semester or academic year. Visiting faculty are encouraged to explore interests and share them through lectures and courses. The course list changes yearly depending on visiting faculty.
Students can earn an M.S. or MArch degree or a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech in the National Capital Region.
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Washington Alexandria Architecture Center
Virginia Tech
National Capital Region
1001 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 706-3003
Fax: (703) 549-0532
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