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Architectural Technology Program (T109)

PROGRAMArchitectural Technology Program
CODET109
SCHOOLSchool of Architectural Studies
LOCATIONCasa Loma Campus
DURATION3 years (6 semesters)
STARTING MONTHSeptember, January
CERTIFICATIONOntario College Advanced Diploma
YEAR OF STUDY2012-2013
METHOD OF STUDYFT

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.


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Description  

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, 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.

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.

Course Outline
Required Courses 

Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2012-2013)PDF icon 

Semester 1: September 2012 or January 2013 [2012-01/02]  

  

23 

Course Code 

Course Title 

Pre-Requisite 

Hrs/wk 

ARCH 1005

Architectural Technology & Sustainable Design I

 

7

ARCH 1012

Architectural Computer Drawing I

 

3

GHUM 1106

History of Architecture

 

3

BLDG 1041

Building Industry Practices

 

2

COMP 1082

Computer Skills & Applications

 

2

MATH 1109*

Mathematics for Building Technologies

 

3

COMM 1007*

College English

 

3

*Depending on the results of your placement tests, you may be required to take COMM 1003 (English Skills) or CESL 1003 (English Skills-ESL) before progressing to COMM 1007. Similarly, you may be required to take MATH1100 (Foundation Mathematics for Building Technology) before progressing to MATH 1025 (Mathematics for Technology). COMM1003/CESL 1003 and MATH 1100 do not count towards the courses required for graduation, and you will be charged for these extra courses. Please visit the Assessment Centre for further information /assessment/

Semester 2 : January 2013 or May 2013 [2013-02/03] 

  

21 

Course Code 

Course Title 

Pre-Requisite 

Hrs/wk 

ARCH 1006

Architectural Technology & Sustainable Design II

ARCH 1005, ARCH 1012

7

BLDG 1013

Site Planning & Regulations

 

3

BLDG 1046

Science of Architecture

 

2

CADE 1002

Architectural Computer Drawing II

ARCH 1012

3

GSCI 1022

Building Science & Environment

 

3

MATH 1122

Strength of Materials & Statics

MATH 1109

3

Semester 3: September 2013 [2013-01] 

  

22 

Course Code 

Course Title 

Pre-Requisite 

Hrs/wk 

ARCH 2004

Architectural Technology & Sustainable Design III

ARCH 2006, CADE 1002

6

BLDG 1027

Structural Engineering - Timber Design

 

2

BLDG 1050

Portfolio

 

1

BLDG 1164

Building Science I – Fundamentals

 

3

BLDG 2012

Building Code

 

2

CADE 2001

Architectural Computer Drawing III

CADE 1002

3

COMM 1113

Professional Communications for Building Technology

COMM 1007

2

GNED

General Education Elective (Select One)

 

3

Semester 4: January 2014 [2013-02] 

  

22 

Course Code 

Course Title 

Pre-Requisite 

Hrs/wk 

ARCH 2005

Architectural Technology & Sustainable Design IV

ARCH 2004, CADE 2001

6

BLDG 1043

Quantity Surveying

 

2

BLDG 2022

Law & Construction Contracts

 

2

BLDG 2034

Structural Engineering-Steel Frame

 

2

BLDG 2046

Mechanical & Electrical Installations

 

4

CADE 3001

Architectural Computer Drawing IV

CADE 2001

3

GNED

General Education Elective (Select One)

 

3

Semester 5: September 2014 [2014-01] 

  

19 

Course Code 

Course Title 

Pre-Requisite 

Hrs/wk 

ARCH 3007

Architectural Technology & Sustainable Design V

ARCH 2005, CADE 3001

7

BLDG 2171

Technical Report Writing  I

COMM 1113

2

BLDG 3001

Building Science II – Enclosures

 

2

BLDG 3021

Structures & Concrete Engineering

 

2

BLDG 3052

Construction Business Management

 

3

CADE 3002

Architectural Computer Drawing V

CADE 3001

3

Semester 6: January 2015 [2014-02] 

  

18 

Course Code 

Course Title 

Pre-Requisite 

Hrs/wk 

ARCH 3008

Architectural Technology & Sustainable Design VI

ARCH 3007, CADE 3002

6

BLDG 2172

Technical Report Writing II

BLDG 2171

2

BLDG 3008

Specifications & Documentations

 

2

BLDG 3013

Building Science III – Detailing

 

2

BLDG 3026

Sustainable Building Rating Systems & Practices

 

3

CADE 3003

Architectural Computer Drawing VI

CADE 3002

3

For detailed course outlines click here. 

For a list of General Education Electives click here.  

 



Careers and Post-Graduate Study Opportunities
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.

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.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition $3, 288.00 *

Additional Cost *Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall 2011. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2012 and at later dates.

How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements  School of Architectural Studies and School of Construction Management & Trades Admission Requirements and Fees 2012-2013

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Student Success
Success Stories  

"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) 



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Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4398
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