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We all know that architects design buildings and the physical environment. However, contemporary architectural practice often does much more. Architects are concerned with preserving and adapting older buildings; supporting and shaping social interactions that take place among people in buildings, neighborhoods, and cities; using and inventing building technology; and creating a physical world that is rich in diversity, addressing sustainable and urban design issues, and expressive meaning.

To prepare students for this type of work, the Architecture undergraduate curriculum at the College of Design balances specialized architectural studies with a broad general education that includes mathematics, natural science, verbal communications, social sciences and humanities.

The four-year, pre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture qualifies students to pursue careers in architectural offices, building construction, development and public agencies. To become a licensed architect in North Carolina and other states, the BEDA graduate will have to complete an additional fifth year of study in a Bachelor of Architecture program or a two-year Master of Architecture program. Both of these accredited professional degree programs are offered at NC State University. The final requirements for licensure are a period of professional training and passing the Architectural Registration Examination.

The School of Architecture has separate admissions procedures for the programs of Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, and Master of Architecture.

School Director
Robin Abrams, Ph.D., AIA, ASLA


Welcome from Director

Year Established
1948

Yearly Enrollment
Undergraduate Program: 160
Graduate program: 90

Honors
TOPAZ Medallion Winner
Five FAIA faculty members
Three ASCA Distinguished Professors


Architecture Lectures - Please visit the College Calendar of Events for a list of Architecture lectures for 2008-2009.


Prospective Graduate Student Visitation Days

Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 10:00 am. - 11:30 a.m.

The Architecture Department will host two Visitation Days for prospective graduate students. Architecture Department Head, Robin Abrams, will give a brief introduction to the College of Design, and current students will lead tours through our studios. Visitation Days will provide prospective students with an overview of our programs. Our Prospective Graduate Student Open House on November 9 will give a more comprehensive view of the campus, the degrees that we offer, and other opportunities at the College of Design.

If you would like to register to attend, please contact Prof. David Hill at david_hill@ncsu.edu.

The Visitation Day activities will begin outside of the Architecture Department office (Brooks Hall 214) at the dates and times listed above.



Prospective Graduate Student Open House

Monday, November 9, 2009, 2:30pm – 5:00pm

The Architecture Department will host an Open House for prospective graduate students on Monday, November 9 from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. Prof. David Hill, Director of Graduate Programs, will present an overview of the programs that we offer, and faculty members will participate in a panel discussion. Current students will lead tours around the College of Design, and prospective students are invited to attend a lecture by architect Monica Ponce de Leon at 7pm.

If you would like to register to attend, please contact Prof. David Hill at david_hill@ncsu.edu by Friday, November 6.

The Open House will begin outside of the Architecture Department office (Brooks Hall 214) at 2:30pm.



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