Bachelor of Architecture

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Bachelor of Architecture

Tap into the expertise and connections of �鶹APP’s world-class architecture community while developing designed-centered technical skills in our bachelor of architecture program.

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Bachelor of Architecture

Program Type: Bachelor's
Degree: B.ARCH.
College: College of Architecture
Program Location: On Campus
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Graduate Licensure-Ready with Illinois Tech’s Designed-Focused Bachelor of Architecture

In a rapidly growing world that needs sustainability-driven designers ready to help build the future, start your path to becoming licensure-ready with our academically rigorous and hands-on-driven Bachelor of Architecture program. Located in the heart of a global architecture hub in �鶹APP, you will have direct access to a globally recognized architectural ecosystem, extensive professional networks, and opportunities for real-world architectural exposure and collaboration. You’ll learn from highly accomplished faculty members who are actively working in industry, such as Wiel Arets and John Ronan, who will provide you with international expertise and mentorship on every project, bridging academic insights with professional realties.

Program Overview

Learn technical skills such as drafting while exploring vital topics such as sustainability and material reuse and explore the creative aspects that bring vibrancy and life to the built environment in our five-year Bachelor of Architecture program. Your academic experience is built around immersive, studio-based learning where you’ll receive 12 hours of dedicated, one-on-one instruction weekly, covering topics such as the lack of affordable housing in urban areas including �鶹APP. You’ll also have access to our cutting-edge, 14,000-square-foot Fabrication Center, where you can work on design projects with access to 3D printers, CNC mills, and more.

Career Opportunities

Our bachelor of architecture prepares you for licensure and a career as an architect, interior designer, urban designer, and a variety of other roles.

But it also provides you with so much more. Learn more about all that an architecture degree can lead you to on our blog.

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ARCH 113 Architecture Studio I: Elements You’ll receive an introduction to architecture through the design of architectonic elements such as walls, doors, stairs, rooms, and more. You will also explore the relationship between the human body and the built environment and learn fundamentals of composition, design process, representation, research, craftsmanship, graphic and verbal communication, and analytical thinking.

ARCH 114 Architecture Studio II: Unit As an extension of the themes of ARCH 113, you will explore the synthesis of architectural elements in the design of an integrated architectonic unit comprised of architectural elements. You will also be introduced to urban research and further develop your skills of analytical thinking, representation, and design communication.

ARCH 553 High-Rise Building Technology I This course consists of presentations by specialists in the various technologies of high-rise buildings including the planning, financing, code reinforcement, materials, architecture, engineering, project management, construction, building management services, safety, and maintenance.

Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.

To learn more about our admission selection process, recommended high school coursework, and our admitted student profile, please visit our admission website.