Architectural Technology

The Department of Architecture offers a unique four-year BTech degree that prepares students to be proficient in the 21st-century technologies required to manage all phases of professional practice in architecture and related fields: design, construction materials and assemblies, architectural history, mechanical and structural systems, building information modeling (BIM), codes and professional practice, site planning, building performance analysis and sustainable design, and digital fabrication and manufacturing.

Our design and building technology studios give students an opportunity to develop their own ideas and creative talents through participation in architectural projects from inception to final presentation and fabrication. Graduates from our BTech degree program are well equipped to be a part of an architectural design team in a broad range of planning and construction coordination roles.

They are provided with immediately marketable skills and a solid foundation for career advancement. Many graduates of this program go on to apply for a master’s degree in architecture (MArch). BTech graduates can also qualify for the architectural registration exams and New York State licensure following a period of work under a licensed architect and completion of the Architecture Experience Program (AXP) of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Technology are:

• To provide students with skills necessary to think critically and learn continually for professional success in design and construction related fields.

• To instill a command of the tools necessary for architectural technicians including the ability to master techniques, utilize 21st-century technology, work in multidisciplinary teams, and effectively communicate in written and graphic forms.

Learning Outcomes

1. DESIGN COMPLEXITY The BTech curriculum advances the Associates' level knowledge by incorporating increased complexity into design studio briefs. Students grapple with integrating site design, codes, and regulations into their design projects.

2. BREADTH OF TECHNICAL INQUIRY Technical courses at the BTech level expand to envelope system, material investigations, and performance simulations as a method for reinforcing classroom lessons, information literacy, and intellectual inquiries.

 3. DIVERSITY IN PRACTICE Design studios bring state-of-the-art knowledge of the practice through collaborations with industry professionals, which continuously exposes students of advancements in design, construction, and preservation. Students learn professional conduct and a wide range of opportunities are available to enter the field or further their studies with an advanced degree.

Additional Costs other than Tuition and College-wide Fees for the Baccalaureate Degree Program (Approximate):

Textbooks and Periodicals            $500
Professional Tools and Dues        $300
Project Materials and Supplies   $400
Portfolio Preparation      $200

Advisement Information

BTech Program Directors : Professor Shelley Smith and Professor Alexander Aptekar

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 You can reach us by email at architectech@citytech.cuny.edu