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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
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OUR PROGRAM
Skylines, suburbs and structures of all kinds continue to change. As an Architectural Technology graduate, you can influence that change with environmental responsibility. This three-year program prepares you to work as a team member with architects, engineers, designers and project managers to design our living and working environments, using sustainable building practices.
Working in modern studios that resemble architectural offices, you will develop a solid foundation of architectural, technical and administrative skills reflecting sustainable design and current green principles. The program prepares you to apply current business aspects of the architectural industry, including construction law, contracts and specifications, project design and quantity surveying (estimating the labour, materials and equipment required for a project). You will also develop and practice skills in computer-aided drafting and design, building codes, construction drawings, architectural presentation (including perspective drawing, modelling), and design.
Teamwork and projects simulate an office environment and whenever possible, projects involve designs and proposals for buildings or other properties that you visit as part of your fieldwork.
*If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3.
“Some of the most valuable experiences I had at George Brown included working collaboratively in the many group projects that were part of the curriculum. These helped to prepare me for what I do now on a daily basis – working with clients, collaborating with my peers, and organizing my time effectively. The hands-on, technical experience I received at George Brown definitely helped to prepare me for the ‘real world’. I started my first job and felt confident understanding what was being given to me and knowing that I could handle the work.”
Darryl Rahim (2006 graduate, Architectural Technology)
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in the George Brown College Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program. Bridge courses may be required for advanced standing. For more information, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca.
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
Part-time study options are not available for this program; however, our Continuing Education office offers evening courses and part-time certificate programs in AUTOCAD and Building/Construction Technologies. See coned.georgebrown.ca.
YOUR CAREER
Graduates are qualified for employment in many areas of the architectural building industry. Architectural technologists typically hold advanced responsibilities in their jobs. They work as computer drafting technologists, project administrators, sales and marketing professionals, and building officials such as plans examiners and inspectors. Graduates may also choose to operate their own architectural drafting and design businesses using sustainable building principles.
COURSES
Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2012-2013) (This PDF file* opens a new window)
SEMESTER 1
ARCH1005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design I
ARCH1012 Architectural Computer Drawing I
BLDG1041 Building Industry Practices
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications *
GHUM1106 History of Architecture
COMM1007 College English
MATH1109 Mathematics for Building Technologies
SEMESTER 2
ARCH1006 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design II
BLDG1013 Site Planning & Regulations
CADE1002 Architectural Computer Drawing II
BLDG1046 Science of Architecture
GSCI1022 Building Science and the Environment
MATH1122 Strength of Materials and Statics
SEMESTER 3
ARCH2004 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design III
BLDG1027 Structural Engineering - Timber Design
BLDG1164 Building Science I – Fundamentals
BLDG1050 Portfolio
BLDG2012 Building Code
CADE2001 Architectural Computer Drawing III
COMM1113 Professional Communications
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 4
ARCH2005 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design IV
BLDG1043 Quantity Surveying
BLDG2022 Law and Construction Contracts
BLDG2034 Structural Engineering - Steel Frame
BLDG2046 Mechanical and Electrical Installations
CADE3001 Architectural Computer Drawing IV
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 5
ARCH3007 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design V
BLDG3001 Building Science II – Enclosures
BLDG2171 Technical Report Writing I
BLDG3021 Structures and Concrete Engineering
CADE3002 Architectural Computer Drawing V
BLDG3052 Construction Business Management
SEMESTER 6
ARCH3008 Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design VI
BLDG3013 Building Science –Detailing
BLDG2172 Technical Report Writing II
CADE3003 Architectural Computer Drawing VI
BLDG3008 Specifications and Documentation
BLDG3026 Sustainable Building Rating Systems and Practices
* See Computer Skills Challenge Testing for more information.
For more information,
call the George Brown School of Architectural Studies
at 416-415-5000 ext. 4398,
or e-mail:
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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