• ALI Summer Field Station: sunset at the Lightning Field, western New Mexico.
    ALI Summer Field Station: sunset at the Lightning Field, western New Mexico.
  • At the Owens River with ecological expert Mike Prather and ALI students (from left) Jean Monestine, Anthony Priest, Andy Fu, and Karim Snoussi.
    At the Owens River with ecological expert Mike Prather and ALI students (from left) Jean Monestine, Anthony Priest, Andy Fu, and Karim Snoussi.
  • ALI field station students charretting in the Portable Outdoor Classroom at America's Rome: Chaco Culture National Historic Park.
    ALI field station students charretting in the Portable Outdoor Classroom at America's Rome: Chaco Culture National Historic Park.
  • Entering southern boundary of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center.
    Entering southern boundary of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center.
  • Thesis charette, ALI MSArch graduate Barry Talley and 5th-year Woodbury student, Eric Ladouceur.
  • Water-energy nexus mapping research presentation.

Design as a bridge between science + policy.

Study

ALI seeks creative, passionate students interested in having a real impact on the future of design, policy, and public thinking about water resources and the built environment.  Using the Los Angeles region as a case study, and drawing upon its vibrant design community, the Arid Lands Institute faculty will train you in the tools and methods necessary to tackle the challenge of water scarcity. Integral to your studies will be the conception, research and development of design solutions that serve as a bridge between science and public policy.