Architecture & Sustainable Design

Inspire a future of responsible designs.

How can we design buildings that will serve purposes of today while protecting the resources of tomorrow?

In this field, you’ll have an opportunity to make a lasting impact designing all types of spaces with industry-leading software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trimble Sketchup, and Adobe Photoshop.

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Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)

Immerse yourself in a five-year program designed to prepare you for a career as a licensed architect.

Architecture & Sustainable Design (B.S.)

Hone your design skills and develop environmentally conscious architectural solutions that withstand the test of time.

Architecture (A.A.S.)

Harness the power of industry-leading software to create the buildings of tomorrow. This hands-on program builds a solid foundation in design and offers the option to continue on for a related bachelor's degree.

Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Lester receives Pennsylvania Impact Award

Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania. The awards honor 50 socially responsible citizens from across the commonwealth whose work and leadership make a meaningful impact in their professions and their communities.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Architecture students design ideas for net-zero youth center

A team of Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently completed the U.S. Department of Energy’s BuildingsNEXT challenge – and simultaneously provided the City of Williamsport a picture of what a net-zero energy youth facility in the city could look like. The BuildingsNEXT Student Design Competition – formerly the Solar Decathlon – encourages college students to design high-performance buildings that improve quality of life through great affordability, resiliency and energy efficiency.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Architecture grads 'cap' studies with exhibition

On the threshold of their graduation from Pennsylvania College of Technology, 18 architecture & sustainable design seniors showcased their four years of intensive study in “Architecture & Sustainable Design: Senior Capstone Projects.” Well-wishers and interested onlookers packed The Gallery at Penn College on May 16 for the exhibit’s reception and heard from the designers and their faculty mentors.

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