Technology Services

The College of Design provides access to a full array of computing applications for students in the School of Architecture & Environment through its instructional and open computer labs located in Lawrence Hall, Hendricks Hall, and the Northsite in Eugene. Students studying at the School of Architecture & Environment in Portland have access to labs and technology resources provided by the UO Portland Library & Learning Commons.

Students may get technical support a number of ways, including via College of Design Technology Services, the UO's Information Services, and peer-to-peer consulting.

Libraries

The Design Library is a major center for art and architectural information in the Pacific Northwest. Occupying three floors of Lawrence Hall, the library's sunlit spaces and comfortable seating provide a welcoming environment for students. A two-story reading room is named after Marion Dean Ross, whose bequest enabled the development of a rich collection of rare architectural history books. Students also have access to the UO's wide range of collections and services at other UO libraries around campus and through its partner institutions.

The UO Portland Library & Learning Commons, located in the beautifully renovated Northeast campus, provides integrated learning spaces, collections, reference and consulting services, and technology access to support the UO's academic programs in Portland. Students also have access to the full array of UO libraries in Eugene and robust resources through partner institutions.

Willcox Hearth Cafe

Located on the second floor of Lawrence Hall, the cozy, light-filled Willcox Hearth was named for W.R.B. Willcox, the head of the architecture program from 1922 to 1947. Willcox had a tradition of opening his home to students once a week for informal discussions, and that tradition that lives on in the Hearth where you can grab a coffee and a pastry and catch up with friends and colleagues. Throughout the academic year, the walls of the Hearth are often adorned with student work, so it doubles as a showcase.

Woodshops

Located in Eugene, the Lawrence Hall and Millrace woodshops are a resource for students enrolled in School of Architecture & Environment and other College of Design courses. The open shop environment provides a safe and professionally supervised space in which students can create high-quality projects, while learning skills that further prepare students to excel in their careers.

The Urban Farm

In operation since 1976, the University of Oregon Urban Farm in Eugene is a model for alternative urban land use where people grow food, work together, take care of the land, and build community. Throughout its history, the Urban Farm has been a place and a process integrating biological, ecological, economic and social concerns.

Exhibition Spaces

Three additional dedicated art exhibition spaces located in Lawrence Hall—the East Hall, West Hall, and Foyer Galleries—provide an opportunity to share undergraduate and graduate student work outside of the classrooms and studios and to engage the College of Design community at-large. Additional glass display cases in the main entry to Lawrence Hall allow for exhibition of work from College of Design students in this highly visible location.

Students studying in Portland also have access to the Light Court Commons at the historic White Stag Block.

Visit Us

We invite you to visit us to learn more about the programs in the School of Architecture & Environment.