Architectural Technology (Hons) Dundalk Institute of Technology

Overview

Architectural Technology (Hons) is offered by Dundalk Institute of Technology. This course integrates technical theory with practical application to equip students with real life problem solving and communication skills and a broad understanding of construction technology and detailing, building regulations, health and safety legislation and the theory and integration of environmental and sustainable design. 

Key Facts

The first year of this course will be delivered to all Year 1 Construction Management, Building Surveying and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first year, students can request to transfer to the Building Surveying or Construction Management course. Architectural Technology is the application of science and engineering knowledge to the design of buildings. Architectural Technologists are technical designers, skilled in the application and integration of construction technologies in the building design process. They work together with architects in multidisciplinary teams to achieve efficient and effective technical design solutions which are robust, durable, and sustainable. Typically employers include architectural firms, public and private bodies, planning departments and local authorities, private construction firms and material manufacturers. The architectural technologist is a key member of the design team and collaborates closely with the architect to provide objective technical advice. Demand from local, national and international companies is exceeding current supply of suitably qualified graduates.