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Limited Time $2000 Scholarship offer available until March 31.

Our green building design and construction program equips students with essential skills for pursuing a career in the fields of green building design, planning, construction and maintenance. Program curriculum will cover a contemporary range of building design strategies and technologies, with an emphasis on those that reduce environmental impacts and make local buildings healthier and more livable.

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Brighton’s Green Building Design classes make up a program that equips students with essential skills for pursuing a career in the fields of green building design, planning, construction and maintenance. Program curriculum will cover a contemporary range of building design strategies and technologies, with an emphasis on those that reduce environmental impacts and make local buildings healthier and more livable. Major topics include architectural design strategies, high level computer-aided drafting techniques, building information modeling (BIM), energy modeling, and core sustainable building concepts such as effective building envelope design, the assessment of energy efficiency, LEED® project management and documentation strategies, and the application of modern and upcoming green building standards.

A four week practicum placement is included in this program. Successful completion of practicum is required for program graduation.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Use AutoCAD to create architectural building plans
  • Apply BC building codes and city zoning bylaws for building design projects
  • Describe contemporary and emerging high performance building codes and standards
  • Use Revit to create 3D building information models
  • Adhere to building inspection guidelines
  • Design and analyze a building’s envelope and energy performance
  • Explain the application of building science to construct high performance buildings
  • Define and describe the technical and economic principles behind Passive Houses
  • Select sustainable materials appropriate for a specific project
  • Identify appropriate and efficient heating, cooling, and air quality control systems for a building, including HRV, passive, and insulation systems
  • Use HOT2000 to simulate energy loss and efficiency in low-rise residential buildings
  • Analyze and audit a building’s energy performance
  • Apply the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) rating system to a building project to assess sustainability, and properly document the assessment
  • Challenge the EnerGuide Rating System v.15 Foundation Level Exam and Energy Advisor Exam
  • Challenge the LEED Green Associate Examination
ARC150 | Introduction to Sustainability and Green Buildings

This course provides students with a critical introduction to sustainable design and development with an emphasis on the built environment. Students will examine environmental impacts driven by building construction processes, and discuss the benefits and practical challenges of implementing more sustainable measures at various scales. Students will furthermore discuss the professional role and responsibility of building design professionals in relation to environmental issues.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT010 | Computer and Mathematic Fundamentals

This course provides students with the fundamentals of computer operation, file management, and basic mathematics. Major topics include keyboarding skills, Microsoft Word document formatting, Excel spreadsheet creation, linear algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, and geometry.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT100 | AutoCAD Fundamentals

This course provides student with the fundamental skills of computer aided design and drafting techniques by using the AutoCAD software. Students learn essential AutoCAD techniques that are being used in engineering and building-design professions. Utilizing high-end computer tools, students learn how to create drawings in 2-dimensional drawings as well as basic 3-dimensional models.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT140 | Technical Communication

Technical communication skills are required in service, business, and technical working environments. This course focuses on verbal, writing, and presentation skills within the scope of architecture and engineering. Students will learn how to produce technical report documents and present their project drawings effectively.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

CCT100 | Building Code

This course will instruct students in British Columbia Building Code and city zoning bylaw standards. Major topics include code interpretation, building zoning, aspects of residential building design specifications, fire protection, occupant safety, accessibility, wood-framed structural design standards, and other professional practices which may affect the design and construction of a building. Students will also learn to create a full set of residential building drawings by using AutoCAD.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

AUT150 | AutoCAD Advanced

This course provides students with instruction in advanced level AutoCAD commands and drawing management techniques. Students will learn project-orientated drafting and design skills, with an emphasis placed on scaled 2-dimensional engineering and architectural project drawing in model and paper space layout environments. Students will also learn 3-dimensional tools to create 3D wireframe, surface and solid models.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

ARC110 | Architectural Planning and Design

This course provides students with a foundation in contemporary building design skills. Core topics include site planning theory, aesthetics, introduction to structural design, open space planning, and retrofit design skills for residential and commercial buildings. Students will also be introduced to a systematic methodology for creative problem-solving that involves analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and resolution. Emphasis is placed on zoning by-laws and their impact on building use, size, and location on a site.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

AUT310 | Revit Architecture

This course teaches students how to use the parametric Building Information Modeling (BIM) program, Revit. Students will use Revit® Architecture to create 3-dimensional building models and the tools for building design and documentation. Students will begin the course by learning the fundamental features of Revit and progress through design modeling to drawing production. Major topics include project setup techniques, modeling of basic building structures, wall type selection, roof design, interior design, customization of 3D components, site topography creation, annotation techniques, schedule, mechanical building features, 3D walkthrough, rendering, and sheet production. Students will have the opportunity to work on several types of building projects (commercial, residential as well as site) throughout the course.

Duration: 80 hours, 4 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

ARC200 | Building Science and Envelope Design

This course teaches advanced building science concepts, with a focus on the principles of heat, air, and moisture transfer, and envelope protection in buildings. Major topics include envelope design with respect to building structure, envelope protection, surface heat and mass transfer coefficients, solar-air temperature, thermal moisture storage and condensation due to vapor and airflow, building envelope details pertaining to moisture, air, and heat management (with the specific focus on the building envelope control layers), including spray foam insulations, ventilation and rainscreen, and an overview of relevant Building Codes and Standards.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

ARC300 | Building Energy Performance

This course will equip students with knowledge and skills to evaluate the energy performance and potential energy savings for homes during the design, construction, and renovation stages. Students will learn to use the energy rating system to analyze energy data for buildings. Topics include: building performance analysis, energy literacy and building loads, climate and weather analysis, solar measurements and strategies, wind and airflow strategies, data collection, testing methods and energy conservation solution.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

CCT250 | Passive House and High Performance Building Standards

This course will explore the technical, economic, and policy elements of Passive House buildings and building standards, and other locally-relevant high performance-related building code, standards, and development. Topics include: The Passive House Building Standard, BC Energy Step Code, Canada’s National Building Strategy, Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan, and the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building Standard. Students will study why and how these standards leverage building architecture to minimize energy consumption and improve thermal comfort and overall livability.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: ARC200, ARC300.

LEE100 | LEED® Green Associate Exam Preparation

This course will equip students with the tools they need to prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam. Students are highly encouraged to take the LEED Green Associate Exam upon completion of the course, as a LEED Green Associate credential can increase opportunities for reemployment, job stability, and promotion, while emphasizing one’s value to project teams and sustainability projects.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: ARC200.

LEE210 | LEED® Introduction and the Integrated Design Process

This course will help students develop their skills in setting up the LEED® Integrated Design Process and in using LEED® specific technical skills to complete and evaluate LEED® credit calculations. Topics include: Minimum Project Requirements (MPRs) for LEED certification registration, selecting the appropriate LEED Rating System based on project scope, and the use of the Integrated Design Process (IDP). The course will also cover the importance of establishing the LEED project boundary and common terms and acronyms.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: ARC200, LEE100.

AUT650 | Portfolio Development

This course helps students prepare a working portfolio, which will assist them in presenting themselves during interviews or seminars. Students will produce a portfolio showcasing their abilities in computer-aided design and engineering and architectural 2D drawings and 3D models. Students also will practice interview skills and learn how to prepare their resume.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

WEP150 | Practicum

The student will have the opportunity to integrate theory and skills learnt during the program with practical situation from the real world of business. The purpose is to obtain relevant field experience prior to graduation and identify strengths prior to embarking on a new, exciting career.

Duration: 150 hours, 4 weeks.

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or mature student status
  • Domestic: Grade 10 English or pass College English assessment
  • International student: language proficiency proof of IELTS 6.0, or CAEL 50, or CLB Level 6, or TOEFL 71, or pass College English assessment.

*Under no circumstances can these Admission Requirements be waived by the student or the institution.

Computer Requirements

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Entry-level Jobs

  • Architectural Drafter
  • Building Science Technician
  • CAD Technician Drafter
  • Building Envelope Drafter
  • Site Inspection Technician
  • Energy Advisor Assistant
  • Building Material Salesperson

Mid/Senior-Level Jobs

  • Architectural Specifications Specialist
  • Building Science Consultant
  • Project CAD Manager
  • Building Envelope Specialist / Technician
  • Building Inspector
  • Building Advisor
  • Building Materials Technical Rep

Potential Earnings

Compare potential earnings in the Architecture Design industry.

Data provided by WorkBC. Numbers in brackets and occupation sectors reference the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.

Testimonials

Renee Laporte 

"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."

Mitchell Littlechild

"I had to make a career choice and someone told me Brighton College was the place to start. My experience here was super fun and interesting. I enjoyed this course a lot."

 

Oliver Mittendorff

"My practicum at Alco Aluminum Products was great for my higher goals and human task advancement. The management [at Brighton] was seamless."

Chieh Liu 

"I decided to attend Brighton College to try new things. Brighton provides a short program which was really great and helpful. I met lots of different people here, and some have worked in their fields for a long time. Some are first timers, like me."

Prabhjot Sidhu 

"I decided to come to Brighton College because it is a one year program for the Architecture Diploma instead of two years somewhere else. Brighton College was a great learning experience and help my knowledge in this field greatly! I liked how helpful the teacher and staff members were. Also, the flexibility was very important to me." 

Prabhjot Sidhu

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND BUILDING TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA

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