Design Excellence
The College of Architecture, Art and Construction is a student-centered community committed to collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary engagement. We prepare future leaders to design, create, and build across the built and natural environments through both undergraduate and graduate education. Grounded in critical inquiry and creative exploration, our programs empower students to address complex challenges and shape the world around them. The college offers a diverse range of disciplines—including architecture, landscape architecture, construction science and management, real estate development, historic preservation, city and regional planning, and visual arts—forming a dynamic continuum of design, creativity, and construction. With approximately 1,200 undergraduate students across five majors, six minors, and 300 graduate students in two Ph.D. and seven master’s programs, each discipline is strong individually while collectively fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Housed primarily in Lee Hall on Clemson’s main campus, with additional presence in Greenville, Charleston, Genoa, and Barcelona, the college extends its impact across regional and international contexts, connecting students to diverse settings for learning, research and practice.
CAAC EVENTS
“The units in the newly formed College of Architecture, Art and Construction already have many strengths and outstanding national reputations. Together with the faculty and staff, we’ll harness these existing strengths to define our new college’s vision and identity as a global leader in transforming the built environment and visual arts.”
Ece ErdogmusFounding DeanCollege of Architecture, Art and Construction
CAAC News
Clemson Architectural Foundation
Through trusted guidance and financial support, the Clemson Architectural Foundation strengthens the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture's roots in South Carolina and extends its reach around the globe.
Industry Relations
The Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development maintains strong ties to the business community through its Industry Advisory Board, Corporate Partners Program and Real Estate Development Advisory Board.
Ph.D. Program
The Ph.D. program in Design and the Built Environment is designed as an interdisciplinary, three‐year post‐masters degree program. In most cases students will enter the program with a master’s degree in one of the design disciplines of architecture and landscape architecture.
Center for Visual Arts
Visit the Lee Gallery. Experience Atelier Public Art exhibitions. Support community art. Our artists' visions take many forms, and their passions lead to unlimited destinations. The Clemson University Center for Visual Arts is ready to engage and support the artistic journey.
