Our Vision

NewSchool of Architecture and Design will be a leading provider of architecture and design education focused on improving the quality of life in the built and natural environments on both local and global scales; as informed by nature, supported by research, focused on professional practice and committed to sustainability. NSAD will accomplish this with a disciplined approach to the following tenets:

People: NSAD will be a place in which faculty and staff are engaged in a vibrant educational setting and where students find meaning and inspiration in the pursuit of their professional goals.

Portfolio: NSAD will grow its commitment to sustainable design and dynamic program development by anticipating the ever-changing needs of our students and the professions we serve.

Partners: NSAD will be a leading contributor to the design professions around the globe, and as the flagship institution within the LIU network for architecture education.

Place: NSAD will be practice-oriented, student-centric, and contributing across multiple locations, both domestic and international.