About
Welcome to the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) at Auburn University.
We at the CADC apply design thinking and building skills to pressing challenges and concerns today, foregrounding equitable, sustainable solutions for our collective built environment that range in scale from cities and regions to landscapes and infrastructures, buildings and spaces, information graphics and products, objects and details.
More than 1,800 students from around the world are enrolled in the CADC, taught by highly engaged, accomplished faculty with significant industry experience, innovative research portfolios and recognized creative scholarship. Our small classes provide students with critical-thinking skills, inventive processes and practical methods to engage the ongoing and emerging social, cultural, political and environmental challenges of our current and near futures.
The CADC’s rigorous and nationally recognized programs are firmly rooted in Auburn University’s land grant mission to improve the lives of local, national and international communities through teaching, research and service. We value the impact that forward-thinking design and quality construction have on people and places, and we continue to structure our signature academic programs, including Rural Studio, Urban Studio and the Center for Construction Innovation and Collaboration, to embody this value.
Our talented students benefit from study abroad experiences, integrated industry partnerships, research initiatives, outreach activities, dedicated teaching excellence and leadership opportunities that challenge, educate and mentor them to be grounded, globally-minded practitioners and future leaders.
The CADC is comprised of three schools:
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
McWhorter School of Building Science
School of Industrial and Graphic Design
Facilities
Exceptional facilities provide state-of-the-industry experience for students. Many made possible by the generous donations of alumni, alumni groups, friends and partners. View more here.
CADC Leadership
Dawn Finley
Dean and McWhorter Endowed Chair, College of Architecture, Design and Construction
Reporting Units
CADC Student Organizations
CADC Student Council
AU Involve portal for CADC Student Council
Point of Contact: Dawn Finley and Ben Farrow
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
The Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts is the only national honor society for architecture and design majors that is accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies.
The Society recognizes intellectual achievement, effort and initiative as well as leadership and character. This prize of membership acknowledges undergraduate and graduate students who attain high scholastic standing in their field.
Advisors: Joyce Thomas
CADC Ambassadors
The CADC Ambassadors represent the College of Architecture, Design and Construction at events within the community, prospective students and alumni. The Ambassadors act as the official student envoys for the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. The group works closely with the Dean’s Office and the Development Office on a variety of events and initiatives. Ambassadors are selected to interface with alumni and visitors, give tours and information sessions for prospective students and families, and help with official functions and events of the college.
Advisor: Katherine Buck Chastain
CADC Executive Board
The college’s dedicated and enthusiastic advisors, supporters, friends and industry partners.