Environmental Design
A recent graduate’s love of flight helped her senior thesis reach new heights.- CMDI boasts more than a century of history—meaning alumni in journalism, advertising and communication have gone on to truly incredible careers. But even just looking at graduates from the 10 years the college has existed showcases some amazing stories. Here are some of our favorites.
Materials girls: New exhibit highlights the role women are playing in reimagining built environmentsA materials science expert will showcase the use of regenerative materials in building designs to improve health and limit environmental damage.
Of the 20 projects to earn RIO grants, five are led by faculty from the college.
Blending her design education with influences from ecology and evolutionary biology, Rachel Martino is on her way to design landscapes that connect, protect and restore.
From global UX hackathons to instructing a tech series to underclassmen, Nick Lankau leaves ENVD with a toolkit shaped by creativity and empathy, with a drive to make things that matter.
For Jillian Draheim, graduating from environmental design isn’t just a milestone–it’s a launching pad. She spent the past four years building a rich academic foundation, forged deep friendships, and discovered a design philosophy rooted in community engagement, creativity and sustainability.
Each spring, a small group of environmental design students defend their theses to a dedicated thesis committee. This year 13 students were awarded Latin honors at the levels of cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude.
For Serena Langdon-Dimidjian, design is about building community, asking deeper questions, and making space for connection. As this year’s outstanding graduate in environmental design, she has spent the past four years discovering how architecture can bridge design and social impact.