College Diploma - Architectural Design and Building Technician

This diploma of architecture and building design will provide students with in-depth training to enable them to acquire the essential skills related to architectural drafting while using modern building design technology. Students will acquire practical building design knowledge by intensive study of modern architectural design concepts while also learning requirements of the local building code. Major emphasis of the program is on architectural design, building science, structures, construction materials and building piping services. Students will learn construction estimating, construction management and building inspection skills. This training will be based on the use of high-level computer aided design / drafting technologies.

The program is instructor-led, allowing students to gain knowledge quickly through interaction with individual experienced in the various areas of architectural design. The curriculum includes lectures facilitated by specialized industry experts. The program includes a work experience (practicum) which could be at an architectural, interior design or engineering firm. Upon successful completion of all courses, students will graduate with an Architectural Design and Building Technician Diploma and will be able to identify as a “Graduate of Brighton College’s Architectural Design and Building Technician Diploma”.