Student organizations at Columbia GSAPP support our community and enhance the academic experience.
All groups must be overseen by a Columbia GSAPP Program Office and/or the GSAPP Student Affairs Office (studentaffairs@arch.columbia.edu). Each group must also have a faculty advisor for academic and pedagogical support. The administration is available to support student groups, process event approvals, and forward communications. Please reference the Student Organization Handbook for general information and resources.
The open resource Why Publish? Reframing the Stakes of Student Publications records and archives part one of a GSAPP Publications-hosted workshop that was held on July 26, 2022. Part two, Sharing Proposals, was held on Friday, October 7, 2022. Visit the event page to learn more.
ASAPP
Black Student Alliance at GSAPP
GreenSAPP
GSAPP GAP
GSAPP National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)
GSAPPX+
JSAPP
LatinGSAPP
Masaha
Public Interest Development Club
Queer Students of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (QSAPP)
Student Council
Adjacent
GSAPP American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
Juice Bar
Advanced Architectural Design (AAD) Student Committee
GSAPP American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
PEEL Journal
Adaptive Re-use and Repositioning Club
Asia Real Estate Club
CEDC (Columbia Entrepreneurial Development Club)
Design Driven Development
Future Entrepreneurs Club
Global Real Estate Club
Hotel and Hospitality Club
International Real Estate Investment Club
International Speaker Series
Markets & Coffee Club
MSRED Industrial Development Club
Proptech and Venture Capital Club
Public Interest Development
Real Estate Alternatives Club
Real Estate Development Handshake Series
Real Estate Portfolio Management Club
Real Estate Private Equity Club
The Capital Formation & Advisory Club
The RED Golf Club
Women in Real Estate Development (WiRED)
American Planning Association (APA) Student Representative Committee
Urban China Network
Urban Magazine
Urban Planning Program Council
The Adaptive Re-use and Repositioning Club explores diverse approaches to repositioning and adaptive reuse within the real estate sector, encompassing historical and contemporary perspectives.
By inviting industry-leading guest speakers, organizing insightful site visits, facilitating thoughtful panel discussions, and conducting case studies, the Club aims to expose members to the intricacies of an investment strategy at the forefront of industry innovation and creativity. Additionally, the Club seeks to foster a deep comprehension of how this strategic approach can generate immense value amidst changing times and dynamic economic environments.
Future Entrepreneurs Club hopes to create a series of open discussions with several guest speakers who have built their businesses from the ground up to give students like ourselves the opportunity to learn from their successes/mistakes as well make meaningful connections.
This club would like to include members to make collective decisions on how this club will look for the rest of the year.
The Global Real Estate Club is an organization dedicated to connecting students who are passionate about real estate development and are interested in pursuing it as a career. The Club welcomes students interested in development who may not yet have a focus but are eager to pinpoint their interest within the industry.
The organization facilitates networking opportunities with alumni and industry professionals in development, project management, asset management, acquisitions, and construction. The Club also aims to provide educational opportunities for members through guest speakers from industry leaders and alumni, a series of career workshops, in-person site visits, mentorship, and social events.
GSAPP GAP brings together students from all programs who are interested in creating a more equitable built environment. It is a platform to bridge critical connections between our work and the communities we impact. In order to accomplish this in a holistic and comprehensive way, we emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and approach the gaps between our programs as areas of opportunity to explore, expand, and/or connect in new ways.
GSAPP GAP engages in site visits, participate in community events, and host guest lectures to learn from local practitioners who are already implementing this community-oriented intersectionality. GAP fosters opportunities to tangibly work toward a socially-conscious built environment.
Given the diverse backgrounds of all the students in the Class of 2025 MSRED program, The International Speaker Series will aim to give students an opportunity to learn from industry professionals in a global context. This will be a collaborative club where students can bring speakers from their home country to share much valued experiences and insights and allow students to learn more about cultures outside of their own from a real estate lens. The format will be flexible allowing for in-person speakers as well as zoom calls. Given the global context it is anticipated that many will prefer a call given proximity to NYC. Each speaker will be able to speak/present followed by an engaging Q&A conversation.
International Speaker Series hopes that many students will participate as attendees but also by reaching out to speakers in their home countries to help our class gain invaluable global insights.
The Columbia MSRED Industrial Development Club seeks to promote interest and engagement in the development and financing of different types of industrial assets, such as warehouses and distribution centers, airports, and renewable energy.
The club will support education on this sector of development by inviting speakers from different parts of the industrial design and development process, facilitating site visits, and promoting networking opportunities. The club hopes to inspire a deeper knowledge and appreciation of this very important type of development!
The purpose of the real estate alternative investing club is to highlight, learn about and discuss real estate opportunities that are not traditional investment properties.
Some examples of alternative real estate investments include:
Alternative real estate investments can be a good option for investors who are looking for higher returns or diversification benefits. However, it is important to do your research and understand the risks involved before investing in any alternative real estate investment.
The club aims to bridge the gap between students and real estate developers through a series of informal networking events. Real Estate Development Handshake Series’ goal is to create opportunities for meaningful connections and learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. By organizing events at developers’ offices, cafes, and potential site tours, the club provides a relaxed atmosphere conducive to light presentations and candid conversations. The events may also include cocktail hour style gatherings, further fostering an environment where students can comfortably engage with industry professionals, gain insights, and build valuable relationships.
Join Real Estate Development Handshake Series to expand your network and deepen your understanding of the real estate development field.
The Real Estate Private Equity Club, associated with the Columbia GSAPP MSRED program, is committed to bringing accomplished leaders from across the real estate private equity industry to engage with our real estate-focused student body and community.
The Club’s goal is to provide a platform that drives meaningful discussions through dynamic events and speaker series presentations. Through enhancing the knowledge of prevailing market trends, gaining an understanding of current industry practices, as well as building and strengthening relationships, the organization hopes to educate and inspire future real estate private equity business leaders.
The Capital Formation & Advisory Club aims to bring the forefront of the institutional equity-raising community to GSAPP’s doorstep. As many students hold ambitions in real estate private equity, a pressing question at the genesis of a firm’s viability is posed: how does one raise equity from accredited, institutional investors? A “blue-chip,” sophisticated investor base is the crux of a firm’s reputation.
Through a speaker series of industry leaders at the top of their fields, the Capital Formation & Advisory Club will host a diverse array of guests who can speak to the intricacies of the fundraising process, investor types, project management, sales, relationship building, maintenance and best practices, capital markets, investor appetite and behavior, legal and regulatory compliance, and more.
The question of “how it’s done” will be explored.
An in-person format will always be prioritized, but ultimately the club will accommodate the busy schedules of our guests via Zoom or Webex. Currently, an inaugural speaker with over 20 years of experience in the capital advisory space is bookmarked, with more to follow.
The Capital Formation & Advisory Club welcomes anyone with even the slightest ambitions or curiosity towards private equity or entrepreneurship to join.
Taking advantage of this diverse city that we are in, Urban Observation Squad hopes to bring together curious individuals from across the GSAPP community to explore different areas of NYC in organized walking trips guided by predetermined themes.
During these trips, participants will be encouraged to produce photos, videos, audio recordings, sketches, or other creative outputs. In this way, Urban Observation Squad hopes to produce a dialogue between different perspectives via the curation of an end-of-semester exhibition, website, or zine. In the academic setting, Urban Observation Squad, as GSAPP students, intimately interact with the built environment, but are limited by the outputs and projects required by our classes. Urban Observation Squad hopes this student organization can be a space that transcends academic disciplinary boundaries and encourages creative dialogue amongst students from different backgrounds.