Program Description

The main objective of the program is to provide graduates with high-competitive skills and abilities in engineering design of unique buildings and structures.

Based on the existing professional accomplishments our students should be able to successfully apply their newly acquired knowledge of structural mechanics, strength of materials, mathematics, computer technologies and engineering to identify and solve complicated tasks when computing and designing unique buildings.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

create building information models; make theoretical calculation of unique buildings and structures; perform complex calculations of building structures; design and analyze complex building structures made of modern building materials; predict the life cycle and assess a condition and durability of buildings and structures; design real construction projects; Program Content: ... [-]

The Building and Public Works program, specializing in Architectural Techniques and leading to an Attestation d’Études Collégiales (AEC), is based on two fundamental subjects; construction which involves; building science, knowledge of materials and proper procedures required to achieve every element of a building, and drafting which constitutes the instrument by which the Architect or the Civil Engineer expresses his ideas to the client as well as to the contractor who must execute the work. In addition, the student is introduced to proper graphics language for each: the client and the contractor.Advantages and benefits of the programThe training is purely technical. Its focus is on learning computer assisted drafting and cutting edge building technology, allowing for immediate entry into the workforce;The size of the classrooms is kept to a minimum (10 to 12 students per class). This allows us to ensure that individual attention be given to each student, to follow respective learning procedures emphasizing the importance of communication and autonomy as a result;After having completed just sixteen (16) months of training (four consecutive sessions) students are ready to enter into the workforce; The training is first-rate given by highly qualified architects and engineers that are recognized by both l’Ordre des architectes du Québec and l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.Teachers favour learning through a realistic, architectural project approach and put students in touch with the everyday workforce (visits to the corporate sector, worksites, lectures);The college offers its students use of a large drafting room and classes equipped with computers all with... [-]

Brazilian Architecture - Structural Analysis of Distinguished Buildings

OBJECTIVES:

To show the most important buildings of brazilian architecture To show Brazilian Culture in the most diverse forms, stimulating the student to search for more knowledge about our culture To make a structural Analysis of the buildings that will be studied, understanding how the buildings were constructed. To provide a extra-class experience with the students, through a visit to the city of Brasilia. To demonstrate the beauty and the power of Brazilian architecture showing the richness of this part of Brazilian culture in the Region.

CONTENTS 

Brazilian History. History of Brazilian Architecture. The most important cities, great Brazilian Architects. The most important buildings in the Brazilian Architecture. Structural elements: columns, beams and slabs. Concrete. Pre-Stressed concrete. Special concretes. Brasília – Cathedral, National Congress Building “Palácio do Planalto” (Oscar Niemayer). Buildings Of Paulo Mendes da Rocha Oriented visit to Brasilia – the most important buildings. ... [-]

BA (Hons) Semester Courses in Interior Architecture & Design

 

This exciting and challenging course offers the opportunity to develop a creative and dynamic understanding of the potential of three-dimensional interior space. The course focuses on observing and understanding the needs of people within spaces and environments and explores alternative solutions to contemporary design problems. Working in a lively and realistic studio environment, you will explore the creative use of space and develop practical skills to progress from project concept to project presentation; you may also work on ‘live’ projects during the course, working closely with industry and specialist professionals.... [-]

BA (Hons) Semester Courses in Architecture

 

This course provides a vital introduction to the architectural profession. A major strength of the course is its location within a specialist University College with the potential for students to study alongside creative and cultural disciplines and determine their individual sphere of practice through interdisciplinary collaboration across Fine Art, Design, Media, and Performance.As a student of architecture you will have the opportunity to experiment with architectural design, including many different media, such as drawing, photography, printmaking, model making, video and electronic media. With this breadth of skill and experience you will be able to propose challenging and innovative places and work collaboratively with other specialisms.... [-]