Advanced College Diploma - Architectural Technology (03371)

Humber’s Architectural Technology advanced diploma program will train students to use their logical and critical thinking skills as they apply architectural technology to construction and building design.

Students will learn from award-winning professors and licensed architects who bring real-life perspective and valuable industry contacts to them. The curriculum is designed with industry collaboration, ensuring students are learning current and relevant material. In the program, students will learn:

• computer-aided drawing, building methods and project management using the most current computer programs such as Revit (Building Information Modelling), AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and sketchUP

• construction technologies for materials such as wood frame, steel, masonry and precast concrete, and mass timber • hands-on skills including building code, building specifications, estimating, and structural and environmental systems knowledge • sustainable architecture, passive house systems and net zero design and construction methods needed to reduce carbon emissions and the impact of climate change in the architectural technology field

Courses include instruction in visual representation, history of architecture, building science, site planning and technical communications. Electives can include bath and kitchen, interior detailing, building code (legal), small building residential design and more. Get hands-on experience in the architectural technology industry during an optional architectural field placement. The placement normally takes place from May through August following Semester 4 (minimum 400 hours). Humber provides a range of services to support students including working with business, industry and government to identify work placement opportunities.