Program Overview

Architectural Science Program

The Department of Architectural Science offers a comprehensive program that reimagines, redesigns, and reevaluates the built environment. The program provides students with opportunities to study internationally through field trips, exchanges, and studios abroad.

Graduate Overview

The graduate program includes:

• Master of Architecture
• PhD Program in Architecture
• Building Science
• Project Management in the Built Environment
• Honours & Recognition
• Global Learning

Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture program provides students with a comprehensive education in architecture, including courses and studios that focus on design, building science, and project management.

PhD Program in Architecture

The PhD Program in Architecture offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced research in architecture, including courses, milestones, and supervision by experienced faculty members.

Building Science

The Building Science program focuses on the technical aspects of building design and construction, including courses and research opportunities in building science and technology.

Global Learning

The Global Learning program provides students with opportunities to study internationally through field trips, exchanges, and studios abroad. This includes:

• Exchange opportunities with prominent universities in many countries
• Field trips to Toronto museums and architectural sites of interest
• Excursions to other urban centres in Canada and the U.S.
• 4th-year studios abroad, where students can take a course or studio abroad for a few weeks

Research Areas

The Department of Architectural Science has a strong research focus, with faculty members and students working on a wide range of projects, including:

• Building science and technology
• Project management in the built environment
• Architectural design and theory
• Urban planning and development

Facilities

The department has a range of facilities, including:

• Studios
• CAD Lab
• Paul H. Cocker Gallery
• Digital Fabrication Lab
• Robot & CNC Lab
• Building Science Lab
• Woodshop
• Bench Room
• Smart Campus Integration and Testing Hub
• Material Store
• METRIC
• Building Physics Lab
• Upper Atrium
• arc.soc Student Lounge

Student Organizations

The department has a range of student organizations, including the Architectural Science Student Society, which provides students with opportunities to get involved in departmental activities and events.