Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology

Durham College

In the Architectural Technology program, you will focus on the commercial aspect of construction and renovation and gain an in-depth understanding of building and construction technology. This program is designed to prepare you for an exciting career in architectural technology and will appeal to your creative and analytical side with instruction in freehand sketching, sustainability and green technology, history of architecture, renovation and restoration, site planning and technical communications. You will gain knowledge Building material representative Contractor Design/builder developer Building material manufacturer Designer of small buildings and Interiors Project coordinator Project manager and apply skills in computer-aided drawing, building methods and project management using the most current drafting programs, such as AutoCAD and Building Information Modeling. In addition, you will learn construction and sustainable technologies for materials, such as wood frame, steel, masonry and precast concrete and you will also develop project management skills. Graduates employed in this field will be skilled in analyzing building codes to determine design requirements, drafting contracts and bidding documents, assisting architects with drafting construction and design plans and constructing design models.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology (SEIT)