Collective Architecture+ Design Society

CADS concept is a combination of a varsity team and a professional fraternity. We will be competing in the architecture competition representing USF, and providing a hands-on learning opportunity for fellow students. Our club will endeavor to guide and assist students in this extended architecture field to have them prepared for their upper-level classes and workloads.

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Our Portfolio

We strive to teach, mentor and guide you to produce high-quality and professional work. Your work will be ready to be put in the final portfolio with minimal changes and will portray a strong design narrative and philosophy.

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CADS Members TBA

*Apply as either E-Board or Class-rep *
*For information on both positions, visit "Why Join Cads" section *

Membership application starts: Dec 16th 2022
Membership application close: Jan 6th 2023
Membership announcement: Jan 16th 2023
Spring semester starts: Jan 23rd 2023

CADS Skill set

Design objective

Our work ranges from urban design, architectural design, interior design, product design spanning to digital art. We believe in the exploration of other creative fields combined with architectural thinking will yield a unique and one-of-a-kind work production.

Softwares profiency

Benefits of joining CADS

As Executive Board

- Leadership experience
- Mentorship and advising experience
- Initiative skills showcase
- Diversity of projects in your portfolio
- Participating in architecture competition
- Representing USF in competition"73% of university admissions officers have said they look for evidence of an ability to work well in groups" (Times Higher Education, 2017)

**As Class Representative **

- Participate in competition under eboards supervision and guidance
- Networking with juniors and seniors
- Expanding architectural computer software skill
- Ability to produce professional and high quality drawings and renderings
- Chance to be featured in online and in-person exhibition/website"We want to see the kind of curiosity and enthusiasm that will allow you to spark a lively discussion in a freshman seminar and continue the conversation at a dinner table" (Standford University, 2020)