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Architectural Engineering & Construction

Architectural & Building Science Degree

A.A.S. in Architectural & Building Science

60 credits
(4 semesters)

This architecture degree prepares you for employment as an architectural CAD drafting technician for architectural design and construction firms, governmental entities, large corporations and manufacturers/suppliers or building products. The Architecture and Building Science degree is a comprehensive two-year study in architectural drafting, elementary design and building science. The associate degree in architecture emphasizes green/sustainable architectural practices and essential technical concepts used in architectural CAD and building information modeling (BIM).

Offered at Larimer Campus only.

Architectural & Building Science degree: See required courses and descriptions.

Architectural Drafting Certificate

Architectural Drafting

18 credits
(2 semesters)

This architecture drafting certificate program provides students with entry-level drafting and CAD skills and emphasizes foundation concepts in building information modeling (BIM).

Offered at Larimer and Westminster Campuses.

Architectural Drafting certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Interpret construction drawings.
Read, write, listen, and speak effectively.
Gather, record, and apply relevant information in architectural coursework.
Understand the drafter’s responsibility as determined by building codes and regulations, professional service contracts, zoning and ordinances.
Understand the basic principles, appropriate application and performance of construction materials.
Assess, select, and conceptually integrate structural systems, building envelope systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, and building service systems into building design.
Utilize knowledge, techniques and skills to create accurate architectural documents and presentations with appropriate computer software to meet professional standards.
Use mathematics, architectural/engineering technology theory and critical thinking skills to design and document functional solutions to meet established criteria and standards when given a design problem.
Analyze an architectural plan drawing for proper compliance with local building and zoning codes.

Architectural Engineering Jobs & Salaries

Jobs	Entry	Average	Experienced
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$43,268	$63,609	$73,780
Electrical and Electronic Drafters	$44,405	$66,327	$77,288
Mechanical Drafters	$47,868	$66,793	$76,256