New York City College of Technology - Architectural Technology

Course Highlights:

ARCH 3510

Architectural Design V – This studio focuses on the design development and detailing of both a commercial and a residential project. The studio addresses the next level of design after schematic design: design development. This includes the integration of structure, mechanical, lighting, plumbing fixture selection, interior materials, finishes, space programming and furniture layout. Students are required to meet current design and functional needs of the design problem's program as well as code requirements.
Prerequisite: ARCH 2410 with a grade of C or higher or an AAS degree in an architecturally-related field.

ARCH 4710

Architectural Design VII: Urban Design – This advanced design course covers a range of urban and architectural design issues. Students explore both the theoretical and pragmatic aspects of design applied in an urban environment. This course incorporates previous studio and lecture coursework to tie together topics of urban planning, architectural design, environmental sustainability and historic preservation. Using New York City as an urban laboratory, there are three research assignments and two design projects, varying in focus, size and complexity. Students address developing programs, the design of open public space, massing, open private space and the analysis of larger scale projects. Students work in a variety of formats: individually, in pairs, and in groups. Hand drawing, computer drafting and rendering, as well as physical and electronic modeling will be utilized for presentations
Prerequisite: ARCH 3610 or ARCH 3630, either with a grade C or higher.

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Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Technology

City Tech's bachelor degree in architecture technology is the only program of its kind in the City University of New York. It prepares the student to be proficient in the 21st century technologies that are required to manage all phases of professional practice in an architectural office environment. The program provides a basic understanding and the practical's skills needed to function as an assistant in an architectural office or in related fields.

The bachelor's degree focus on the latest technology's currently being used. It provides skills required for careers in architectural fabrication, sustainability, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and in renovation, restoration and preservation of existing buildings. The program provides a basic understanding and the practical's skills needed to function in a whole range architectural and architectural service industries.

This program familiarize the student with up-to-date article architectural office practices and procedures including BIM, three-dimensional modeling and parametrics, visualization, energy modeling and analysis, sustainability and resilient design, and computer aided design (CAD). Studio work gives the students the opportunity to develop their talents by participating in the various architectural projects from inception to final drawings and models. As a graduate, the student will be well-equipped to be a part of an architectural design team in a broad area of planning, designing, documenting and construction coordination roles.

Graduates from our bachelor degree program will be qualified to work as project managers or job captains in architectural offices. They are provided with immediately marketable skills and a solid foundation for career advancement. Graduates from this program could qualify to go on to earn a master's degree in architecture.