Students in this program prepare for work with architects, engineers, project managers, and building officials as integral parts of teams that develop, present, execute, and review building projects.

 

The program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of current competitive architectural and construction environments that challenge professionals in the field. The curriculum includes traditional and emerging construction technologies and materials, current codes and standards, sustainability and environmental subjects, and essential business and entrepreneurial strategies.

 

Various aspects of architectural design are present throughout the curriculum, starting from design fundamentals and ending in the third year with a two-semester architecture capstone project evaluated by a large industry panel.

 

Learning is supported by courses dedicated to industry-standard computer applications, such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®, presented not only in printed drawings but also in renderings and interactive simulations using Chaos® Enscape®.

 

The program also introduces students to leading-edge technologies related to Building Information Modeling (BIM), such as virtual reality immersion, 3D building scanning, and 3D printing.