The architect has many loves – a love of design, art, science and construction. The student of architecture also loves a challenge. We will prepare you with technical expertise, and help you explore the heart and soul of design. Green innovation is at the heart of all that we do. It’s a beautiful world out there and with a deep understanding of sustainability, you’ll help preserve the beauty that’s already there.  Our students gain the ability to prepare a comprehensive program for an architectural project, including an assessment of client and user needs, a critical review of appropriate precedents, an inventory of space and equipment requirements, an analysis of site conditions, a review of the relevant laws and standards and assessment of their implication for the project. Students are also prepared for site selection and design assessment criteria. Students learn the principles of structural systems, environmental systems, building envelope systems, lifesafety provisions, wall sections and building assemblies, sustainability, and more. We also teach students the basic principles and legal aspects of setting up an architectural practice.

The International Academy of Art is dedicated to advancing the art of architecture by cultivating exploration of visual, functional and compositional possibilities associated with design and embodied in our physical, natural and social environments. With an emphasis on design and guided by knowledgeable faculty, the Academy seeks to endow students with valuable professional skills to creatively address the development of sustainable buildings and communities. Furthermore, the academic programs at the architecture school nurture creativity, support artistic vision and integrate critical thinking with technical information preparing students to become active and engaged leaders in the architectural profession.