Chicanx/ Latinx Architecture Student Association

Our intent, as it was CASA's foundation, is to advance equal access to the University and assure diversity of students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City and Regional Planning, and Sustainable Design at UC Berkeley. The Chicanx/Latinx Architecture Student Association (CASA), aims to serve, support, and care for students in the Design Field. We have an open door policy to cater a safe space for all students: Undocumented Students, First- Generation/Low-Income Students, Allies, LGBTQ+ Students. In addition to professional and academic support, our familia aims to generate awareness about past and current issues in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Sustainable Design; while also understanding current ongoing issues that ultimately affects and impacts our communities. Learning from the past and present, will allow us to record and understand positive impacts through the efforts of design. Ultimately, we strive to create a space where our students can feel comfortable and safe, all while embracing our cultural backgrounds and designing for a better future.