The degree will enable students to: Develop the technical, artistic, and managerial literacies necessary for advanced placement as architectural technologists. Apply emerging technological theory and practices within the process of planning and design to solve complex problems in the workplace. Apply problem-solving methodologies to construction technology, design, and management issues with respect to the building industry. Incorporate environmental issues associated with building and urbanization. Strengthen knowledge in the analysis and synthesis of construction projects. Pursue further educational opportunities toward professional designation.

2 years of education in English in an English-speaking country with English 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution. Post-secondary: one of the following: A BCIT Diploma in Architectural and Building Technology or An equivalent diploma from another institution in Canada with: A minimum of 60.0 credits in architectural technology or related coursework A minimum 70% average in architectural technology courses Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio that includes examples of varied work. Pieces are to be student projects from former education or industry-related work and should demonstrate a cross section of skills. Examples of design-related work such as photography, fashion, art work, sculpture, graphics, painting, etc. that demonstrate highly-developed design skills can be included in the portfolio. Presentation of work The portfolio is to be a maximum of 20 pages. The portfolio may not be larger than 8.5” x 11”. Work should be reduced to fit this format. Present your portfolio in a clear, neat, professional manner. Label each page and include a note for each piece of work explaining why you have included it. Student projects or industry related work must include details of the work completed by the individual. When necessary, credit must be given to team members in a project. Portfolio evaluation Portfolios will be assessed according to the following criteria: Quality of prior student or industry project work included in the portfolio. Quality, clarity and completeness of the material included. Design of the portfolio- size, paper/image quality/typography, composition.