Come design the future with us.
And change the world from the heart of the city.
Begin a distinctly different design school experience
Important Dates
Our events are your chance to hear directly from students, professors, and alumni about life at SAPL. Join us for webinars, Q&A sessions, and guidance to explore our programs, student experience, and career pathways.
Explore and register for these events here
Our new home
In 2026, we move into our new home, a Governor-General Award in Architecture winning tower in downtown Calgary. Explore our street-front design justice lab, three-storey advanced robotic fabrication workshop, and eight floors of design studios, classrooms and research labs.
Tackle today’s challenges and design a better tomorrow while earning your degree
Our distinctly different design school experience combines entrepreneurial thinking with hands-on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and deep community connections.
Explore disruptive design solutions created by fellow SAPL students
How will you change the world?
Work at the intersection of bold design & real-world impact
Our faculty includes world-class researchers and talented practitioners. Big thinkers and committed craftspeople.
Who will you work with?
Connect with our local & international community
Join us for our Design Matters public lecture series, where leading city building experts from around the world share their insights and engage with local panels on the big issues facing Calgary and its citizens.
Stay informed
Indigenous Graduate Award spotlights student excellence at UCalgary
With record applications and more than $940,000 in funding, the annual competition is now open
New Trimble Technology Lab opens opportunities to navigate geospatial technologies
Significant donation to UCalgary provides access to cutting-edge hardware and software
UCalgary undergraduate students work across disciplines and with their community
Summer research programs introduce transdisciplinary thinking into students’ experiences
WalterFedy and UCalgary launch award to support Indigenous design students
Grant provides financial support to make city-building education more accessible
UCalgary highlights its sector-wide expertise at Global Energy Show
International conference signals what’s next for the future of energy
UCalgary playing integral role in G7 sustainability efforts
The university is providing sustainability expertise in event certification and carbon offsetting
Our story
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) stands at the intersection of bold design thinking and real-world impact. From our downtown Calgary classroom, we're preparing future-ready innovators who are reshaping cities to be climate resilient, equitable, and vibrant. Discover how you too can become a catalyst for positive change.