Facilities
Architecture & Sustainable Design Lab Tour
Think you have what it takes to design the future? Meet Professor Dorothy Gerring who will discuss the program and give you a tour of the hands-on studio spaces.
Architecture
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
About this program
Technology has redefined building design and planning. At Penn College, you’ll learn how to harness industry-leading software to create the buildings of tomorrow. Coursework covers everything from mechanical and structural systems to estimating, building design, and more. With expert faculty by your side and lots of hands-on hours in the lab, you’ll be ready to take on tomorrow in as few as four semesters!
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Introduction to Architecture (ACH101)
- Architectural Graphics (ACH111)
- Building Materials I (ACH119)
- Architectural Computer Aided Drafting (ACH135)
- Architectural History (ACH112)
- Building Codes & Accessibility (ACH141)
- Construction Documents - Residential (ACH139)
- Building Materials II (ACH129)
- Architectural Graphics II (ACH211)
- Architectural Design Studio I (ACH181)
- Construction Documents - Commercial (ACH239)
- Structural Principles (ACH243)
- Architectural Design Studio II (ACH261)
- Sustainability: Building and Living Green (ACH262)
- Computers and Estimating (ACH264)
- Environmental Systems (ACH240)
- Architectural Design Studio III (ACH281)
- Specified Architectural Elective (ACH)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Student Experience
"Most colleges have teachers - I had seasoned professionals showing me the way it was in the real world. Most of my friends who graduated from other institutions had very little knowledge of what they were getting into with their respective career choices. I knew what I was getting into and was way ahead of the competition."
James Girafalco, Jr.
Architectural Technology
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Oct 8
Open House
Friday, October 88:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 23
Open House
Saturday, October 238:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 6
Open House
Saturday, November 68:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 19
Open House
Friday, November 198:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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Work with experts to become an expert
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Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your know-how in the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Women in Construction builds confidence in tomorrow’s workforce
The Women in Construction club coordinated activities for ninth through 12th graders, including a networking lunch and group sessions in the architecture/sustainable design, building construction and HVAC/plumbing labs.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established in the College Catalog (www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
View the Architecture Tool List
CAD Software Links and Computer Specifications
The following is a list of information that will be helpful for Architecture & Sustainable Design students interested in purchasing their own computers. Please note that purchasing a computer and software is optional. Students in our programs are not required to purchase their own computers. Many of our classrooms are equipped with computers and we have open computer labs most evenings and during the weekend.
Students in the Architecture & Sustainable Design majors use the following programs:
- Autodesk AutoCAD®
- Autodesk Revit®
- Trimble Sketchup®
- Adobe Photoshop®
Many of the software products developed by Autodesk are free to our students if they enroll in the Autodesk® student community. If students wish to purchase their own computers, we suggest they purchase one capable of running Revit.
- Systems requirements for all Autodesk® products (AutoCAD® and Revit®)
- System requirements for Revit
- Autodesk Download page (registration required)
Supplies are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Larry Basile, '91, Executive Vice President, Supply Source, Inc.
- Mr. David W Daneker, '81, Construction Project Manager, UPMC Susquehanna
- Mr. Robert J Gehr, AIA, NCARB, '86, Vice President, Retail Design & Buildings, Larson Design Group, Inc.
- Mr. Jeff A LeFevre, '75, President, LeFevre Wilk Architects, LLC
- Mr. Brent A Stebbins, '88, Partner/Architect/Designer, RLPS Architects
- Mr. Anthony H Visco, Jr., '69, Owner, Anthony H. Visco, Jr., Architects
Featured Video
Architecture Q&A
Thinking about a career in architecture? Meet Naim Jabbour, architecture and sustainable design professor at Penn College. In this video, he dives into some of the most commonly asked questions about architecture. Hopefully his answers to these serious and silly questions will shed some light for those considering a future in architecture.