Architectural Technology Program (T109)

Learning in interactive studios with the most current equipment and software, you will develop a solid foundation of diverse and practical skills required to be involved in projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the residential, commercial and high-rise sectors of the architectural, engineering and construction industry. The Architectural Technology program prepares you to apply current practices of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, including:

• Building design
• Sustainability
• Building codes and regulations
• Building science
• Construction law and contracts
• Technical writing
• Specifications
• Cost planning

In addition to technical design skills, you will also develop and apply skills in computer-aided drafting (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D rendering and digital modeling. Students collaborate in teams within a simulated office environment to complete projects involving proposals, designs and construction documents for both new and existing facilities.

Note: 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 in the fall.

Part-time study options are not available for this program; however, our Continuing Education department offers evening courses and part-time certificate programs in AutoCAD and Building/Construction Technologies. See coned.georgebrown.ca.

A co-operative work experience component in the Architectural Technology program will be available for a selected number of students. The intake for this co-op program is limited and applications are subject to approval by the School of Architectural Studies academic department.

Those who enter the program will complete semester 5 from May to August, and co-op placement will take place from September to December. The final sixth semester will be offered through a blend of in-class and online studies, allowing students to graduate in April of their final year of study. It will also allow students the opportunity to continue part-time work while completing their final semester of studies. More details are available through the department.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals, and approval authorities.
2. Prepare, read, interpret, and revise drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects.
3. Obtain, analyze, prepare, and revise specifications and other project documents used in design and construction.
4. Prepare estimates of time, costs, and quantity, and participate in the tendering process.
5. Solve technical problems related to building projects through the application of principles of building science and mathematics.
6. Collaborate with and coordinate information from structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems professionals.
7. Contribute to the design of architectural projects.
8. Contribute to the analysis, planning, and preparation of site planning documents.
9. Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technologist in the practice of building design and construction.
10. Assess buildings and their interiors, and make recommendations for their repurposing and renovation.
11. Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of others in the workplace.
12. Participate in sustainable design and building practices.
13. Use and evaluate current and emerging technology to support building projects.
14. Assist in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of building projects.
15. Apply business principles to design and building practices.

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall 2017. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2018 and at later dates.

International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.