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Umass Design Building May 2026

In a UMass Amherst Facebook post , users playfully commented on the modern, angular, copper-clad exterior, contrasting with the traditional brick or brutalist styles found elsewhere on campus.

“Believe it or not, this entire structure is supported by a wooden frame. The shared home of the departments of Architecture, Building and Construction Technology, and Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, this impressive modern building is one of...” Facebook · UMass Amherst · 1 year ago Get more details on its ? See its ranking or awards ? Welcome back students! And welcome to the Design Building! UMass Design Building

It is described as a "terrific reward" and an "award-winning" structure that uses exposed timber frame construction, an experimental green roof, and rain gardens to teach sustainability, rather than just talking about it. In a UMass Amherst Facebook post , users

Here is an interesting review of the building, highlighting its unique features and reception: See its ranking or awards

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