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Architectural Technology
(T109)
Program Details
- Program Code: T109
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,261.00 *
- International Tuition: $18,298.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2025 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2025 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Available in Year 3 through a Divisional Select process
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
Our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program opens the door to the world of architectural innovation. As an architectural technologist, you'll transform design concepts into technical construction documents, creating practical and sustainable solutions. We'll prepare you to enter the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry as you master the skills needed to perform technical tasks and collaborate with professionals and tradespeople. From conceptualization to construction management, you'll be a key player in shaping the built environment.
Full Description
As our natural and built environments change, we need good design and technical solutions to better our world. In our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program, you'll gain practical skills in our interactive studios while using up-to-date equipment and software. We'll give you the tools you need to work on projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
This exciting program prepares you to apply the current practices of the AEC industry, including:
- building design
- environmentally conscious and sustainable design
- materials, methods, and components
- sustainability
- building codes and regulations
- building science
- practice management
- technical writing
- specifications
- cost planning
- digital project delivery
- digital technologies
- computational design
Not only will you develop a solid knowledge base and technical understanding of how buildings are designed and made, you'll also learn about the digital tools, platforms, and processes used in the industry, like Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Digital Project Delivery (DPD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and 3D Visualization and Digital Modelling.
With your project-specific Studio courses, where you apply all your knowledge and skills to a large-scale project, you'll practice one of the top skills industry leaders look for: collaboration. In Studios, you'll work 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 must complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Upon completion of 4th semester, a Co-operative (co-op) Work Placement experience component in the Architectural Technology program is available for a selected number of students. The intake for this co-op program is limited, and all applicants must meet program criteria, will participate in a competitive process and final 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 sixth and final 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 and all interested students can attend a co-op information session in early December.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Eligible graduates of the School of Architectural Studies (SAS) Architectural Technology program have the opportunity to continue in an architectural-specific academic career and apply course credits completed at George Brown College (GBC) to earn a Master of Architecture Degree with either Boston Architectural College (BAC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. or The College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, USA. Or the Bachelor of Science – Architectural Major (Post Diploma) at Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. These opportunities are the result of Articulation Agreements signed between GBC and BAC, LTU and Athabasca University.
Eligible candidates also have the opportunity to apply to a 1-semester Exchange program with the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) in Denmark during their second and/or third year of study. The Copenhagen School of Design and Technology offers practice-oriented higher education for the business community in the form of both business academics and professional bachelor programs.
Qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in the George Brown College Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program. Bridge courses may be required for advanced standing. For more information, see the T314 program webpage.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1005 | Architectural Technology and Studio 1 |
| ARCH1014 | Canadian Industry Practices |
| ARCH1048 | Structural Systems 1 |
| ARCH1050 | Visual Communications 1 |
| ARCH1060 | Design Fundamentals |
| CADE1012 | Cad Essentials 1 |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1139 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 1 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1006 | Architectural Technology and Studio 2 |
| ARCH1013 | Building Code & Regulations 1 |
| ARCH1070 | Materials, Methods and Components 1 |
| ARCH1109 | Building Systems - Mechanical and Electrical |
| ARCH1164 | Fundamentals of Building Science |
| CADE1014 | Cad Essentials 2 |
| MATH1149 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1058 | Structural Systems 2 |
| ARCH2007 | Building Code and Regulations 2 |
| ARCH2009 | Practice Management |
| ARCH2014 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 1 |
| ARCH2020 | Architectural History and Technological Innovation |
| CADE2001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 1 |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH2015 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 2 |
| ARCH2033 | Visual Communications 2 |
| ARCH2034 | Structural Systems 3 |
| ARCH2035 | Materials,Methods&Components 2 |
| ARCH3017 | Building Code & Regulations 3 |
| ARCH3047 | Fundamentals of Project Budgeting and Costing |
| CADE3001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3010 | Principles of Building Information Modeling |
| ARCH3021 | Structural Systems 4 |
| ARCH3023 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 1 |
| ARCH3033 | Visual Communications 3 |
| ARCH3070 | Materials, Methods and Component 3 |
| CADE3002 | Digital Practices for Architecture 3 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3012 | Concentrations in Computational Design 1 |
| ARCH3015 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 1 |
| ARCH3019 | Concentrations in Architecture 1 |
| ARCH3020 | Concentrations in Building Science – New Construction |
| ARCH3022 | Project Management – Planning |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3013 | Materials, Methods and Components 4 |
| ARCH3018 | Specifications & Documentation |
| ARCH3024 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 2 |
| ARCH3025 | Principles of Digital Project Delivery |
| ARCH3026 | Sustainable Rating Systems |
| CADE3003 | Digital Practices for Architecture 4 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3016 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 2 |
| ARCH3032 | Concentrations in Computational Design 2 |
| ARCH3039 | Concentrations in Architecture 2 |
| ARCH3040 | Concentrations in Building Science – Renovation and Retrofit |
| ARCH3042 | Concentrations in Project Management – Procurement |
Course Outline URL
Eligible graduates of the School of Architectural Studies (SAS) Architectural Technology program have the opportunity to continue in an architectural-specific academic career and apply course credits completed at George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) toward:
- Bachelor of Science – Architectural Major (Post-Diploma) Program at Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada.
- Master of Architecture with the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, USA.
- Master of Architecture Degree with Boston Architectural College (BAC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- one-semester Exchange program with the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) in Denmark
These opportunities are the result of Articulation Agreements signed between GBC and the respective academic institutions allowing for transfer of courses credits completed at GBP.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project stakeholders, and authorities having jurisdiction to support project delivery.
- Prepare, analyze, and revise drawings and other graphical representations to support the design and completion of building projects.
- Obtain, analyze, and prepare project documentation and specifications used for site planning, building design, and project execution.
- Prepare time, costs, and quantity estimates to contribute to a scheduling and tendering process.
- Propose technical solutions supported by principles of building science during the design and construction phases of building projects.
- Consult and collaborate with members of professional disciplines, such as structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems to confirm technical information.
- Collaborate in the development of building designs, for new and existing buildings, by analyzing project requirements.
- Comply with the legal, professional, and regulatory requirements, as well as established standards and current building codes, in the practice of building design and construction.
- Implement sustainable and resilient design principles and practices to manage impacts related to building projects.
- Implement and use current and emerging technologies to manage documents and information to support the construction and design of building projects.
- Contribute and collaborate in the administration of the construction phase of building projects by applying principles of project management.
- Develop strategies for professional development to enhance performance and maintain currency within the industry.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,261.00 *
International Tuition
$18,298.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Architectural Studies
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4365
Email: architecturalstudies@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., room D303
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
Program Description
Program Overview
Our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program opens the door to the world of architectural innovation. As an architectural technologist, you'll transform design concepts into technical construction documents, creating practical and sustainable solutions. We'll prepare you to enter the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry as you master the skills needed to perform technical tasks and collaborate with professionals and tradespeople. From conceptualization to construction management, you'll be a key player in shaping the built environment.
Full Description
As our natural and built environments change, we need good design and technical solutions to better our world. In our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program, you'll gain practical skills in our interactive studios while using up-to-date equipment and software. We'll give you the tools you need to work on projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
This exciting program prepares you to apply the current practices of the AEC industry, including:
- building design
- environmentally conscious and sustainable design
- materials, methods, and components
- sustainability
- building codes and regulations
- building science
- practice management
- technical writing
- specifications
- cost planning
- digital project delivery
- digital technologies
- computational design
Not only will you develop a solid knowledge base and technical understanding of how buildings are designed and made, you'll also learn about the digital tools, platforms, and processes used in the industry, like Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Digital Project Delivery (DPD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and 3D Visualization and Digital Modelling.
With your project-specific Studio courses, where you apply all your knowledge and skills to a large-scale project, you'll practice one of the top skills industry leaders look for: collaboration. In Studios, you'll work 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 must complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Upon completion of 4th semester, a Co-operative (co-op) Work Placement experience component in the Architectural Technology program is available for a selected number of students. The intake for this co-op program is limited, and all applicants must meet program criteria, will participate in a competitive process and final 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 sixth and final 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 and all interested students can attend a co-op information session in early December.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Eligible graduates of the School of Architectural Studies (SAS) Architectural Technology program have the opportunity to continue in an architectural-specific academic career and apply course credits completed at George Brown College (GBC) to earn a Master of Architecture Degree with either Boston Architectural College (BAC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. or The College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, USA. Or the Bachelor of Science – Architectural Major (Post Diploma) at Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. These opportunities are the result of Articulation Agreements signed between GBC and BAC, LTU and Athabasca University.
Eligible candidates also have the opportunity to apply to a 1-semester Exchange program with the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) in Denmark during their second and/or third year of study. The Copenhagen School of Design and Technology offers practice-oriented higher education for the business community in the form of both business academics and professional bachelor programs.
Qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in the George Brown College Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program. Bridge courses may be required for advanced standing. For more information, see the T314 program webpage.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1005 | Architectural Technology and Studio 1 |
| ARCH1014 | Canadian Industry Practices |
| ARCH1048 | Structural Systems 1 |
| ARCH1050 | Visual Communications 1 |
| ARCH1060 | Design Fundamentals |
| CADE1012 | Cad Essentials 1 |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1139 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 1 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1006 | Architectural Technology and Studio 2 |
| ARCH1013 | Building Code & Regulations 1 |
| ARCH1070 | Materials, Methods and Components 1 |
| ARCH1109 | Building Systems - Mechanical and Electrical |
| ARCH1164 | Fundamentals of Building Science |
| CADE1014 | Cad Essentials 2 |
| MATH1149 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1058 | Structural Systems 2 |
| ARCH2007 | Building Code and Regulations 2 |
| ARCH2009 | Practice Management |
| ARCH2014 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 1 |
| ARCH2020 | Architectural History and Technological Innovation |
| CADE2001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 1 |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH2015 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 2 |
| ARCH2033 | Visual Communications 2 |
| ARCH2034 | Structural Systems 3 |
| ARCH2035 | Materials,Methods&Components 2 |
| ARCH3017 | Building Code & Regulations 3 |
| ARCH3047 | Fundamentals of Project Budgeting and Costing |
| CADE3001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3010 | Principles of Building Information Modeling |
| ARCH3021 | Structural Systems 4 |
| ARCH3023 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 1 |
| ARCH3033 | Visual Communications 3 |
| ARCH3070 | Materials, Methods and Component 3 |
| CADE3002 | Digital Practices for Architecture 3 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3012 | Concentrations in Computational Design 1 |
| ARCH3015 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 1 |
| ARCH3019 | Concentrations in Architecture 1 |
| ARCH3020 | Concentrations in Building Science – New Construction |
| ARCH3022 | Project Management – Planning |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3013 | Materials, Methods and Components 4 |
| ARCH3018 | Specifications & Documentation |
| ARCH3024 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 2 |
| ARCH3025 | Principles of Digital Project Delivery |
| ARCH3026 | Sustainable Rating Systems |
| CADE3003 | Digital Practices for Architecture 4 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3016 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 2 |
| ARCH3032 | Concentrations in Computational Design 2 |
| ARCH3039 | Concentrations in Architecture 2 |
| ARCH3040 | Concentrations in Building Science – Renovation and Retrofit |
| ARCH3042 | Concentrations in Project Management – Procurement |
Course Outline URL
Eligible graduates of the School of Architectural Studies (SAS) Architectural Technology program have the opportunity to continue in an architectural-specific academic career and apply course credits completed at George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) toward:
- Bachelor of Science – Architectural Major (Post-Diploma) Program at Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada.
- Master of Architecture with the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, USA.
- Master of Architecture Degree with Boston Architectural College (BAC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- one-semester Exchange program with the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) in Denmark
These opportunities are the result of Articulation Agreements signed between GBC and the respective academic institutions allowing for transfer of courses credits completed at GBP.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,261.00 *
International Tuition
$18,298.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project stakeholders, and authorities having jurisdiction to support project delivery.
- Prepare, analyze, and revise drawings and other graphical representations to support the design and completion of building projects.
- Obtain, analyze, and prepare project documentation and specifications used for site planning, building design, and project execution.
- Prepare time, costs, and quantity estimates to contribute to a scheduling and tendering process.
- Propose technical solutions supported by principles of building science during the design and construction phases of building projects.
- Consult and collaborate with members of professional disciplines, such as structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems to confirm technical information.
- Collaborate in the development of building designs, for new and existing buildings, by analyzing project requirements.
- Comply with the legal, professional, and regulatory requirements, as well as established standards and current building codes, in the practice of building design and construction.
- Implement sustainable and resilient design principles and practices to manage impacts related to building projects.
- Implement and use current and emerging technologies to manage documents and information to support the construction and design of building projects.
- Contribute and collaborate in the administration of the construction phase of building projects by applying principles of project management.
- Develop strategies for professional development to enhance performance and maintain currency within the industry.
Contact Us
School of Architectural Studies
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4365
Email: architecturalstudies@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., room D303
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
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Architectural Technology
(T109)
Program Details
- Program Code: T109
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,297.00 *
- International Tuition: $17,828.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2024 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Available in Year 3 through a Divisional Select process
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
Good design and technical solutions are necessary to better the world as we move forward in an ever-changing natural and built environment.
Architectural technologists are key members of a project team and play a vital role in turning conceptual design ideas into technical construction documents and practical, buildable and environmentally conscious solutions. This three-year program provides you with the essential knowledge base and fundamental skills required to work as an architectural technologist within the many companies and sectors of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Performing tasks of a technical nature, you will be part of a team of professionals and tradespeople involved in the building design, construction and management process of the built environment.
Full Description
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, industrial and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The Architectural Technology program prepares you to apply current practices of the AEC industry, including:
- building design
- environmentally conscious and sustainable design
- materials, methods and components
- sustainability
- building codes and regulations
- building science
- practice management
- technical writing
- specifications
- cost planning
- digital project delivery
- digital technologies
- computational design
In addition to a robust knowledge base and technical understanding of how buildings are designed and fabricated, you will also develop and apply the technical skills in the use of the digital tools, platforms and processes used by the industry and profession, such as Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Digital Project Delivery (DPD), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D Visualization and Digital Modelling. In your project-specific Studio courses, where all knowledge and skills are applied to one large-scale project, you will practice one of the most important skills industry leaders are looking for; the ability to collaborate. In Studios, students work 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 to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Upon completion of 4th semester, a Co-operative (co-op) Work Placement experience component in the Architectural Technology program is available for a selected number of students. The intake for this co-op program is limited, and all applicants must meet program criteria, will participate in a competitive process and final 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 sixth and final 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 and all interested students can attend a co-op information session in early December.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1005 | Architectural Technology and Studio 1 |
| ARCH1014 | Canadian Industry Practices |
| ARCH1048 | Structural Systems 1 |
| ARCH1050 | Visual Communications 1 |
| ARCH1060 | Design Fundamentals |
| CADE1012 | Cad Essentials 1 |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1139 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 1 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1006 | Architectural Technology and Studio 2 |
| ARCH1013 | Building Code & Regulations 1 |
| ARCH1070 | Materials, Methods and Components 1 |
| ARCH1109 | Building Systems - Mechanical and Electrical |
| ARCH1164 | Fundamentals of Building Science |
| CADE1014 | Cad Essentials 2 |
| MATH1149 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1058 | Structural Systems 2 |
| ARCH2007 | Building Code and Regulations 2 |
| ARCH2009 | Practice Management |
| ARCH2014 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 1 |
| ARCH2020 | Architectural History and Technological Innovation |
| CADE2001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 1 |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH2015 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 2 |
| ARCH2033 | Visual Communications 2 |
| ARCH2034 | Structural Systems 3 |
| ARCH2035 | Materials,Methods&Components 2 |
| ARCH3017 | Building Code & Regulations 3 |
| ARCH3047 | Fundamentals of Project Budgeting and Costing |
| CADE3001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3010 | Principles of Building Information Modeling |
| ARCH3021 | Structural Systems 4 |
| ARCH3023 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 1 |
| ARCH3033 | Visual Communications 3 |
| ARCH3070 | Materials, Methods and Component 3 |
| CADE3002 | Digital Practices for Architecture 3 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3012 | Concentrations in Computational Design 1 |
| ARCH3015 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 1 |
| ARCH3019 | Concentrations in Architecture 1 |
| ARCH3020 | Concentrations in Building Science – New Construction |
| ARCH3022 | Project Management – Planning |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3013 | Materials, Methods and Components 4 |
| ARCH3018 | Specifications & Documentation |
| ARCH3024 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 2 |
| ARCH3025 | Principles of Digital Project Delivery |
| ARCH3026 | Sustainable Rating Systems |
| CADE3003 | Digital Practices for Architecture 4 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3016 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 2 |
| ARCH3032 | Concentrations in Computational Design 2 |
| ARCH3039 | Concentrations in Architecture 2 |
| ARCH3040 | Concentrations in Building Science – Renovation and Retrofit |
| ARCH3042 | Concentrations in Project Management – Procurement |
Course Outline URL
Eligible graduates of the School of Architectural Studies (SAS) Architectural Technology program have the opportunity to continue in an architectural-specific academic career and apply course credits completed at George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) toward:
- Bachelor of Science – Architectural Major (Post-Diploma) Program at Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada.
- Master of Architecture with the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, USA.
- Master of Architecture Degree with Boston Architectural College (BAC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- one-semester Exchange program with the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) in Denmark
These opportunities are the result of Articulation Agreements signed between GBC and the respective academic institutions allowing for transfer of courses credits completed at GBP.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals and approval authorities.
- Prepare, read, interpret and revise drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects.
- Obtain, analyze, prepare and revise specifications and other project documents used in design and construction.
- Prepare estimates of time, costs and quantity and participate in the tendering process.
- Solve technical problems related to building projects through the application of principles of building science and mathematics.
- Collaborate with and coordinate information from structural, mechanical and electrical building systems professionals.
- Contribute to the design of architectural projects.
- Contribute to the analysis, planning and preparation of site-planning documents.
- Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technologist in the practice of building design and construction.
- Assess buildings and their interiors, and make recommendations for their repurposing and renovation.
- Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of others in the workplace.
- Participate in sustainable design and building practices.
- Use and evaluate current and emerging technology to support building projects.
- Assist in the planning, scheduling and monitoring of building projects.
- Apply business principles to design and building practices.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,297.00 *
International Tuition
$17,828.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Architectural Studies
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4365
Email: architecturalstudies@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., room D303
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
Program Description
Program Overview
Good design and technical solutions are necessary to better the world as we move forward in an ever-changing natural and built environment.
Architectural technologists are key members of a project team and play a vital role in turning conceptual design ideas into technical construction documents and practical, buildable and environmentally conscious solutions. This three-year program provides you with the essential knowledge base and fundamental skills required to work as an architectural technologist within the many companies and sectors of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Performing tasks of a technical nature, you will be part of a team of professionals and tradespeople involved in the building design, construction and management process of the built environment.
Full Description
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, industrial and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The Architectural Technology program prepares you to apply current practices of the AEC industry, including:
- building design
- environmentally conscious and sustainable design
- materials, methods and components
- sustainability
- building codes and regulations
- building science
- practice management
- technical writing
- specifications
- cost planning
- digital project delivery
- digital technologies
- computational design
In addition to a robust knowledge base and technical understanding of how buildings are designed and fabricated, you will also develop and apply the technical skills in the use of the digital tools, platforms and processes used by the industry and profession, such as Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Digital Project Delivery (DPD), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D Visualization and Digital Modelling. In your project-specific Studio courses, where all knowledge and skills are applied to one large-scale project, you will practice one of the most important skills industry leaders are looking for; the ability to collaborate. In Studios, students work 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 to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Upon completion of 4th semester, a Co-operative (co-op) Work Placement experience component in the Architectural Technology program is available for a selected number of students. The intake for this co-op program is limited, and all applicants must meet program criteria, will participate in a competitive process and final 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 sixth and final 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 and all interested students can attend a co-op information session in early December.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1005 | Architectural Technology and Studio 1 |
| ARCH1014 | Canadian Industry Practices |
| ARCH1048 | Structural Systems 1 |
| ARCH1050 | Visual Communications 1 |
| ARCH1060 | Design Fundamentals |
| CADE1012 | Cad Essentials 1 |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1139 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 1 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1006 | Architectural Technology and Studio 2 |
| ARCH1013 | Building Code & Regulations 1 |
| ARCH1070 | Materials, Methods and Components 1 |
| ARCH1109 | Building Systems - Mechanical and Electrical |
| ARCH1164 | Fundamentals of Building Science |
| CADE1014 | Cad Essentials 2 |
| MATH1149 | Mathematics for Arch/Idt 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH1058 | Structural Systems 2 |
| ARCH2007 | Building Code and Regulations 2 |
| ARCH2009 | Practice Management |
| ARCH2014 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 1 |
| ARCH2020 | Architectural History and Technological Innovation |
| CADE2001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 1 |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH2015 | Architectural Technology - Comprehensive Studio 2 |
| ARCH2033 | Visual Communications 2 |
| ARCH2034 | Structural Systems 3 |
| ARCH2035 | Materials,Methods&Components 2 |
| ARCH3017 | Building Code & Regulations 3 |
| ARCH3047 | Fundamentals of Project Budgeting and Costing |
| CADE3001 | Digital Practices for Architecture 2 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3010 | Principles of Building Information Modeling |
| ARCH3021 | Structural Systems 4 |
| ARCH3023 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 1 |
| ARCH3033 | Visual Communications 3 |
| ARCH3070 | Materials, Methods and Component 3 |
| CADE3002 | Digital Practices for Architecture 3 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3012 | Concentrations in Computational Design 1 |
| ARCH3015 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 1 |
| ARCH3019 | Concentrations in Architecture 1 |
| ARCH3020 | Concentrations in Building Science – New Construction |
| ARCH3022 | Project Management – Planning |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3013 | Materials, Methods and Components 4 |
| ARCH3018 | Specifications & Documentation |
| ARCH3024 | Integrated Architectural Technology & Stuido 2 |
| ARCH3025 | Principles of Digital Project Delivery |
| ARCH3026 | Sustainable Rating Systems |
| CADE3003 | Digital Practices for Architecture 4 |
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (Two Required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ARCH3016 | Concentration in Digital Technologies 2 |
| ARCH3032 | Concentrations in Computational Design 2 |
| ARCH3039 | Concentrations in Architecture 2 |
| ARCH3040 | Concentrations in Building Science – Renovation and Retrofit |
| ARCH3042 | Concentrations in Project Management – Procurement |
Course Outline URL
Eligible graduates of the School of Architectural Studies (SAS) Architectural Technology program have the opportunity to continue in an architectural-specific academic career and apply course credits completed at George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) toward:
- Bachelor of Science – Architectural Major (Post-Diploma) Program at Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada.
- Master of Architecture with the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, USA.
- Master of Architecture Degree with Boston Architectural College (BAC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- one-semester Exchange program with the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) in Denmark
These opportunities are the result of Articulation Agreements signed between GBC and the respective academic institutions allowing for transfer of courses credits completed at GBP.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,297.00 *
International Tuition
$17,828.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals and approval authorities.
- Prepare, read, interpret and revise drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects.
- Obtain, analyze, prepare and revise specifications and other project documents used in design and construction.
- Prepare estimates of time, costs and quantity and participate in the tendering process.
- Solve technical problems related to building projects through the application of principles of building science and mathematics.
- Collaborate with and coordinate information from structural, mechanical and electrical building systems professionals.
- Contribute to the design of architectural projects.
- Contribute to the analysis, planning and preparation of site-planning documents.
- Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technologist in the practice of building design and construction.
- Assess buildings and their interiors, and make recommendations for their repurposing and renovation.
- Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of others in the workplace.
- Participate in sustainable design and building practices.
- Use and evaluate current and emerging technology to support building projects.
- Assist in the planning, scheduling and monitoring of building projects.
- Apply business principles to design and building practices.
Contact Us
School of Architectural Studies
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4365
Email: architecturalstudies@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., room D303
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
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