Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Laurentian University

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,578/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 129

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Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1960

Total Students: 9,000 +

Int. Students: 500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Program Overview

Begin the process of life-long learning in a tri-cultural program that is unique in Canada and build a portfolio of exciting and innovative design-build projects.
Experience a unique architecture program which highlights design and culture for northern Ontario with an emphasis on developing expertise in wood and sustainable materials. 

Focus on design, culture, technology and professional practice and enjoy courses on the main Laurentian University campus, and at the McEwen School of Architecture, Laurentian's downtown satellite.

Challenge your creativity through the application of practical building solutions for northern climates, taking into account cultural sensitivities, diverse histories, and community profiles.

  • Extensive practical applications through Design Studio;
  • Ongoing Design-Build and Community-Design projects;
  • Design Studio, electives and work-term experience offered in French;
  • 28-week (two 14–week placements) paid co-op internship experience;
  • Inclusion of diverse cultural backgrounds, including Franco-Ontarian, First Nation, Métis, and Inuit course content;
  • Access to Elders and/or Knowledge Carriers in Residence;
  • Unique tri-cultural architecture curriculum where you will experience the spectacular Northern Ontario landscape;
  • A $30M facility comprised of four buildings forming a courtyard that offers unique teaching opportunities onsite in building performance and sustainability;
  • Design-Build projects will include structures such as ice stations and birch bark canoes in first and second year.

The philosophy of the Laurentian University McEwen School of Architecture is founded upon pride of place.

  • This philosophy embraces the resiliency of northern people and the unique beauty of the northern Ontario landscape. Located at the crossroads of the City of Greater Sudbury in the downtown core, Canada’s first new architecture curriculum in over 45 years opened at Laurentian University in 2013. The McEwen School of Architecture is an unfolding experiment in emerging pedagogies and diverse cultures.
  • The study of architecture generally raises our awareness of the holistic and aesthetic nature of the design of the built environment. Architecture students take electives on the main Laurentian University campus, while Design Studio and other mandatory architecture courses are held at the McEwen School of Architecture, Laurentian's downtown site.
  • Our French, English, Métis, and Anishinabek faculty and student body is unique to Laurentian’s tri-cultural mandate; conducting design studios in both French and English, as well as working with Elders and guests who are First Nations and Métis, provides a further array of cultural and educational perspectives.
  • Finally, our new architecture buildings (costing $30 million) complete an innovative facility that is both dynamic and environmentally sustainable.