SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

Ava P.Herzing Student

Sustainable Architecture is a new approach to architectural design and construction that focuses on green construction technologies, renewable energy, and improving the energy performance of buildings. Most governments are now concerned about issues of sustainable development and environmental awareness of individuals.

The Sustainable Architecture program prepares students to meet the requirements of the construction industry in general and to meet the growing need to adopt and develop strategies for development and design that are sustainable. Areas of study include applied mathematics for architecture, technical architecture and drawings, design, construction and environmental sustainability, services of green buildings and energy man-agement, analysis and design statements of green buildings and regulation of construction and building codes.

Program length: 18 months (includes 13 week internship)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Quebec issued high school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of two consecutive terms

OR

One school year interruption from full-time studies

OR

Minimum of one year post-secondary education

• Pass a general admissions entrance test

• Meet any additional program specific entrance requirements

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

CAREER OUTLOOKThe Sustainable Architecture program prepares graduates for employment opportunities in architecture, engineering,

property development, construction and more.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE JOB TITLES Architectural Technologist, Drafting Technician, Appraiser, Assessor

SAMPLE AVERAGE SALARY*$32,240 - $36,400

Percent of available 2016 graduates employed in a related field*

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

$20K 30K 40K

$34,320

COURSE LIST

— Applied Mathematics for Architecture — Services of Green Building and Energy Management

— Technical Architecture and Architectural Drawing — Analysis of Site Layout and Landscape Project

— Design and Construction and Environmental Sustainability — Green Building Cultural

— History of Architecture and Sustainable Architecture — Specification, Estimation and Materials

— Analysis and Design Statements of Green Buildings — Portfolio, Job Search and Interview Techniques

— Architectural Drawing I — Project Management and Safety on Site

— Ecological Wood Construction – Residential Building — Sustainable Industrial and Commercial Building

— Regulation of Construction and Building Codes — Green Building Interiors

— Green Building Steel, Masonry and Concrete — Built and Ecological Renovation

— Architectural Drawing II — Stage: Professional Practice and Integration

— Project Development and Environmental Study Feasibilitie

— Green Construction – Institutional Buildings

73%

*Employment statistics based on most recent available. Starting salaries represent an average starting wage based on a limited sample size from the most recent graduate reporting period. This is meant to serve as an example of past results, but is not a predictor of future results. Information and data in this document is subject to change.

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