Events
Our school is a hub for design-based events in Calgary. Join us to learn more about the future of city building and how we can all make Calgary a better place to live.
Meet SAPL
Join us for in-person events like tours, fairs, conferences, and design activities.
SAPL Facilities Tour (In-Person) | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM (MT)
Join us for a tour of SAPL’s new home! During the tour, we will see nine tower floors dedicated to innovative design education and research, including studio spaces, classrooms, a student lounge, and a makerspace. At the end of the tour, we will have a brief Q+A.
Ask SAPL
Join us for a virtual drop-in Q+A! Bring your questions about all SAPL programs.
Tuesday, January 20 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM (MT) | Register here
Tuesday, February 3 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MT) | Register here
Wednesday, February 25 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MT) | Register here
Tuesday, March 17 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM (MT) | Register here
Bachelor of Design in City Innovation
The Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) degree will give you the tools and skills necessary to create positive change in the built environment, and to address complex issues affecting cities.
Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) program.
Sample Lecture with SAPL | Monday, January 26, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM (MT)
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape for a sample lecture! During the session, design concepts, topics, and solutions from around the world will be presented as a sample of what you will learn in the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation program.
Professional Programs
Join us for our featured information sessions about the Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture. We hope to see you there!
Visit our program pages to learn more about our three different graduate programs.
Upcoming events will be announced here - details will be posted here soon.
Master of Design Research
SAPL's Master of Environmental Design (MEDes) program is now officially called the Master of Design Research (MDR). The new name reflects the post-professional, thesis-based nature of the program and its alignment with design-focused research across architecture, planning, and landscape architecture.
A research-intensive, thesis-based master’s degree for recent graduates of professional architecture, planning, or landscape architecture programs who want to extend their education to explore an area of expertise or practice specialization that will build their CV, increase their value to prospective employers, and accelerate their career objectives.
To learn more about Master of Design Research (MDR), visit the program webpage.
Upcoming events will be announced here - details will be posted here soon.
Doctor of Design
Develop a work-integrated, design-based research program to elevate your career while remaining embedded full-time in practice.
Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Doctor of Design (DDes) program.
DDes Info Session | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM (MT)
Join Dean John Brown, Professor Barry Wylant, and a current student for a program overview, discussion about the design-based curriculum, time commitment, eligibility criteria, and student experience. We will also have time for questions at the end of the session.
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