History of the
Bachelor of
Design
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism (BDES) program was introduced at UBC in 2019, evolving from the former Environmental Design (ENDS) program. While the ENDS program laid a strong interdisciplinary foundation in architecture and landscape, BDES restructured the curriculum to reflect contemporary design challenges, integrating sustainability, urbanism, and digital representation. Today, the BDES program continues to prepare students for graduate studies in design and related professions, emphasizing the role of design in shaping resilient environments.