SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry centers its education on environmental stewardship and natural resources, which informs its approach to the built environment. While not offering a traditional architecture program, ESF provides strong, environmentally-focused programs for students interested in design, planning, and construction. These include the accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, emphasizing ecological design for outdoor spaces, and the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, focused on sustainable building practices and materials. The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy Management also addresses energy efficiency in buildings. These programs integrate ecological principles, aligning with ESF's mission to advance knowledge for the stewardship of both natural and designed environments and preparing students for careers in sustainable built environment fields.
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The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is a public research university in Syracuse, New York focused on the environment and natural resources. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. ESF is immediately adjacent to Syracuse University, within which it was founded, and with which it maintains a special relationship. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".ESF operates education and research facilities also in the Adirondack Park (including the Ranger School in Wanakena), the Thousand Islands, elsewhere in central New York, and Costa Rica. The college's curricula focus on the understanding, management, and sustainability of the environment and natural resources.
