Architectural technologists are specialists in the science of architecture, building design and construction. They work closely with architects and help to turn the architect's concept into reality in the completed construction. Concerned with the technical side of design, they ensure that an attractive functional building performs successfully.

They ensure the right materials are used and that building regulations are met. They also monitor quality assurance, costs and deadlines and will help to lead projects from conception through to completion.

Course Overview

These programmes in Architectural Technology are concerned with buildings and their performance.

The discipline centres on building design and specification; it also embraces project management, legal, cultural, historic and economic factors as well as environmental issues.

The aims of the awards are to:

• enable you to assess accurately a range of technological problems whilst delivering appropriate pragmatic solutions
• provide an in-depth understanding of the technical, economic, legal and organisational aspects embraced within the Architectural Technology profession
• equip you with a range of skills as required by technologists either whilst working in professional practice or within large organisations.

These programmes contain certain modules that are delivered in common with other related programmes within the School i.e. Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Property Management, Project and Construction Management etc. but only where these provide the essential foundations or there is a need for an inter-disciplinary approach to be taken as is common within the built environment professional discipline areas.

Career Opportunities

These programmes combine academic study with the application of professional skills and competencies. It will expose you to the educational requirements necessary to embrace the very highest industry standards and entails developing your knowledge and skills of conservation and restoration technologies, as well as legal, and management areas relevant to all buildings.

It will prepare you for work as a building conservationist and apply for membership of leading built environment professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technology (CIAT), the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and the Chartered Institute of Building. In addition to the professional and technical skills specific to building conservation; presentation, communication and team working skills so essential in everyday business, are covered.