Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Description

The Architecture program is a dynamic and future-forward academic journey that prepares students to become visionary architects and leaders in the built environment. Rooted in the rich traditions of design, culture, and sustainability, the program embraces innovation and technological advancement to address the evolving challenges of contemporary society.

In response to the rapid transformation of the architectural profession, the program integrates emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and smart design systems to enhance creativity, precision, and efficiency in architectural practice. Students are equipped not only with foundational knowledge in design, history, theory, and construction, but also with critical thinking and digital fluency needed to thrive in a global and interdisciplinary context.

The Architecture program fosters a culture of design excellence, ethical responsibility, and social relevance, empowering graduates to shape sustainable, inclusive, and resilient environments. Through studio-based learning, collaborative research, and community engagement, students are challenged to become agents of change—architects who design with purpose, empathy, and innovation.

Program Educational Objectives

Within five years after graduation, the graduates of the program shall have:

• Mastery of comprehensive architectural knowledge, both in theory and practice and proficiency in technical skills necessary in the global practice of architecture.
• High standard of professional ethics, values, attitudes and sense of responsibility.
• Keen sense of history and culture in line with preservation of the architectural heritage of the country.
• Designed the built environment in the context of ecological balance and sustainable development.
• Architectural practitioners that could initiate and conduct architectural research and development for the advancement of the profession.

Program Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the students shall have developed an ability to:

1. produce and present architectural solutions applying knowledge in history, theory, building technology and utilities and structural concepts and professional practice.
2. produce and present planning solutions in the context of ecological balance and sustainable development.
3. apply concepts from allied disciplines into various design projects.
4. prepare contract documents, technical reports and other legal documents.
5. apply concepts, principles, methods and laws regarding conservation of historical and cultural heritage.
6. interpret and apply architectural and planning laws, rules and regulations and standards of professional practice.
7. apply research or appropriate data gathering methodology.
8. formulate design concepts, approaches, solutions and presentations applying various information and communication technology (ICT) media and ethical integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance design process, sustainability, and decision-making.
9. function in multidisciplinary teams.
10. understand professional and ethical responsibility.
11. communicate effectively.
12. recognize the need for and engage in lifelong learning.
13. know contemporary issues.