The Architectural Technology program, the only one of its kind in the CUNY system, educates students to assist the architect and perform at a high level on design, contract documents and the construction stages of a building project. The program familiarizes students with up-to-date architectural office practices and procedures including computer-aided design and drafting. Studio work gives the students the opportunity to develop their talents by participating in various architectural projects from inception to final drawings and models.
There is a four-year baccalaureate degree (BTech) program and a two-year associate degree (AAS) program. The BTech degree has an emphasis on restoration and renovation of existing New York City buildings. Students enrolled in the AAS degree may transfer directly into the bachelor of technology degree program at any time upon meeting the requirements or upon completion of the AAS degree program at City Tech. Graduates of the AAS degree program who want a strong emphasis in design may transfer to a five-year architectural college. Interested students should consult a departmental advisor before completing their second semester.
A partial listing of positions that graduates of this program will qualify for includes: architectural technician, CADD drafter, architectural renderer, architectural model maker, manufacturer's representative, assistant specifications writer, and clerk of the works. Employers of the graduates of these programs have included: Davis/Brody Architects, The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Gwathmey Siegel, HOK, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, Michael Lynn Associates, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City Department of Parks, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, U.S. Government Corps of Engineers, Walker Group, Peter Brooks Associates (England), Heier & Monse Architects (Germany) and Christian Moreau Architects (France).