Architecture and sustainable design

Design buildings for a more sustainable future

Build practical architectural design, BIM, building science, and sustainability skills for careers shaping the built environment.

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Train with architecture and green-building technology

AutoCADRevitSketchUpBuilding CodeLEEDPassive House

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2 focused credentials

Your architecture program options

Choose a broad architectural-design pathway or specialize in sustainable buildings, energy performance, and green-building systems.

Architectural design and building technology

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Certificate · 31 or 35 weeks

Architectural Design and Building Technician

Architectural drawing, BIM, building systems, construction documents, codes, and technical design.

Best for: preparing for technical roles in architecture, building design, and construction documentation.

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Best match

Certificate · 31 or 35 weeks

Green Building and Sustainable Design

Sustainable design, energy modeling, building performance, LEED awareness, and Passive House principles.

Best for: developing specialized green-building and energy-efficiency expertise.

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Select one or both architecture programs to review their focus, software, and outcomes.

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Skills you can show

From design concepts to portfolio-ready buildings

Develop architecture and sustainability work that demonstrates your ability to communicate ideas, document buildings, and evaluate performance.

Architectural documentationPlans, elevations, sections, details, and code-aware drawings

BIM and visualizationRevit models, SketchUp concepts, rendering, and presentations

Building scienceEnvelope systems, materials, comfort, and performance

Sustainable designEnergy modeling, LEED, Passive House, and green systems

Student portfolio highlights

Explore architecture and building-design work

Browse examples of drawings, BIM models, visualization, and sustainable design projects.

Architectural drawingBuilding documentation

BIM modelRevit residential design

VisualizationInterior rendering

Concept modelSketchUp building design

Inside architecture training

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Explore how digital modeling, technical documentation, building science, and sustainability come together in Brighton’s architecture programs.

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Before coming to Brighton College, I took a mix of classes in social work, interior design, and construction. I loved every minute of my experience at Brighton, especially the small classes and one-on-one instruction.

— Renee Laporte, Architectural Design Student

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Let’s find the architecture pathway that fits your goals.

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Design buildings for a more sustainable future

What would you like to design?

Your architecture program options

Architectural Design and Building Technician

Green Building and Sustainable Design

Compare side by side

From design concepts to portfolio-ready buildings

Explore architecture and building-design work

See design technology in action

Let’s find the architecture pathway that fits your goals.

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