Upon completion of the Architecture Engineering program, the student is expected to be able to:
- 1: Design Excellence and creative problem solving: Demonstrate advanced design skills in the creation of innovative, aesthetically compelling, and contextually appropriate architectural solutions for a range of building types and urban scales.
- 2: Critical Thinking: Analyze and evaluate architectural theories, histories, and precedents, and apply critical thinking skills to the development of informed design decisions.
- 3: Research and Inquiry: Conduct rigorous architectural research using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, and translate research findings into innovative design solutions.
- 4: Technical Proficiency: Integrate advanced building technologies, sustainable design principles, and digital fabrication techniques into architectural design, ensuring the performance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility of buildings.
- 5: Human-Centered Design: Apply principles of human behavior, environmental psychology, and universal design to create inclusive, accessible, and user-centered built environments that promote well-being and enhance quality of life.
- 6: Cultural and Contextual Awareness: demonstrate a deep understanding of the cultural, historical, and social contexts of architecture.
- 7: Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility: design sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible buildings that address the challenges of climate change
- 8: Communication and Collaboration: Communicate design ideas effectively through verbal, written, and visual media, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams of professionals and stakeholders.
- 9: Ethical and Professional Practice: Demonstrate a commitment to ethical and professional conduct, and understand the social, cultural, and environmental responsibilities of architects.