Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B. Sc. Arch.)

Overview

A unique mix of skills are required for the suitable candidate.

Creative Design skills

Creative Design skills are at the heart of the architect’s abilities, whether creating a unique tool, special machinery, or designing a building. The successful architect must provide accurate calculations to back up their ideas, with form and function blended with elegance. Designing cutting-edge buildings that innovatively incorporate aesthetics, safety, and design makes understanding software like computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) a vital part of the architect’s knowledge base.

Math and science skills

Architectural design has a good match with strong mathematical and scientific skills, including geometry, algebra, engineering, programming, and physics. Skills like math and science are necessary for understanding how and why selective designs and ideas may or may not work before completion. Understanding the theory and history of building design, and building materials are part of the basic foundation of a successful Architect. 

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

Communication and Team skills

The successful architecture major will effectively communicate ideas to team members. Communication is a vital part of the skill set needed. The architect will work with teams consisting of multiple disciplines for complex projects. 

Graduates of this field enjoy high employability. Its broad education base encourages the development of unique skillsets that readily transfer to careers outside of the field of architecture.

Skills Developed

Successful planners typically demonstrate the following:

• • Ability to critically evaluate art
  • Capacity to analyze complex textual and cultural uniqueness
  • Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and creative writing
  • Innovative problem-solving skills
  • Organization of ideas and materials
  • Implementation of the project
  • Impressive time management skills