The College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) is the nation's leader in sustainable design and planning for arid regions. CAPLA embodies the oldest design and planning programs in the state of Arizona. Our faculty work at the forefront of sustainability and regenerative development, specifically, alternative energy, water conservation, landscape ecology, climate change adaptation, affordable housing and heritage preservation. Our alumni are recognized internationally for modern desert architecture, landscape architecture and urban and regional planning and design.CAPLA is made up of two schools: the School of Architecture and the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning. Additionally, the Drachman Institute is contained within the college.Our undergraduate degrees are:- Bachelor of Architecture- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture- Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments (in-person and online)- Minor in Architecture, History and Theory- Minor in Sustainable Built EnvironmentsOur graduate degrees are:Master of ArchitectureMaster of Science in ArchitectureMaster of Landscape ArchitectureMaster of Real Estate Development (in-person and online)Master of Science in Urban PlanningWe also offer graduate certificates in Real Estate Development and Heritage Conservation.CAPLA offers an extraordinary professional education inspired by our Sonoran setting and position within a world-class university renowned for research. CAPLA produces practitioners and scholars acutely focused on the environmental and cultural conditions of place. Our faculty and students embody a special ethos that differentiates us from others. Inspired by a strong passion for place and its people, we champion the importance of regionalism in design and planning.