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DISC: Design & Innovation for Sustainable Cities
DISC is an immersive five-week summer program designed for college students interested in learning how to address the urgent issues of climate change, urban health, & social equity through built environment design. The full-time program fosters a multidisciplinary and international learning environment that empowers students with the tools and expertise necessary to craft innovative design-based s...
DISC is an immersive five-week summer program designed for college students interested in learning how to address the urgent issues of climate change, urban health, & social equity through built environment design. The full-time program fosters a multidisciplinary and international learning environment that empowers students with the tools and expertise necessary to craft innovative design-based solutions. DISC is open to eligible students from any college or university. International participants are welcome and encouraged to apply. No prior experience in design is necessary. Guided by UC Berkeley faculty, expert professionals, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs, DISC students confront the most pressing challenges facing cities. Through studio sessions, lectures, workshops, and fieldw...
Program Highlights
Identify and explore the major debates around global urbanization and sustainability.
Understand the potentials and limitations of design and technology interventions.
Construct a project, individually and as a group, that spans from research and concept to design and presentation.
Have the opportunity to connect with a network of highly engaged peers, faculty, and practitioners.
Earn a certificate of completion and college-level credit on an official UC Berkeley transcript.
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Quick Details
- Berkeley (San Francisco), United States
- Summer
- Architecture
- Design
- Environmental Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Berkeley (San Francisco), United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Architecture
- Design
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
Accommodation Options
- Independent living
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
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DISC is an immersive five-week summer program designed for college students interested in learning how to address the urgent issues of climate change, urban health, & social equity through built environment design. The full-time program fosters a multidisciplinary and international learning environment that empowers students with the tools and expertise necessary to craft innovative design-based solutions. DISC is open to eligible students from any college or university. International participants are welcome and encouraged to apply. No prior experience in design is necessary. Guided by UC Berkeley faculty, expert professionals, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs, DISC students confront the most pressing challenges facing cities. Through studio sessions, lectures, workshops, and fieldw...
UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design
UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design
Ready to Learn More?
DISC is an immersive five-week summer program designed for college students interested in learning how to address the urgent issues of climate change, urban health, & social equity through built environment design. The full-time program fosters a multidisciplinary and international learning environment that empowers students with the tools and expertise necessary to craft innovative design-based solutions. DISC is open to eligible students from any college or university. International participants are welcome and encouraged to apply. No prior experience in design is necessary. Guided by UC Berkeley faculty, expert professionals, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs, DISC students confront the most pressing challenges facing cities. Through studio sessions, lectures, workshops, and fieldw...
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