Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Architectural Design

Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,618/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 95

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 21,059 +

Int. Students: 1,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1V8, Canada

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Architectural Design

Program Overview

In the one-year Sustainable Architectural Design Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, you develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to become a leader in sustainable building design. In the face of climate change, this program advances your knowledge of building design, technology and construction with a range of design strategies that reduce the carbon footprint.

Learn how to design healthy, liveable, and environmentally responsible buildings, aligning with Canadian construction methods and building codes. Design strategies learned in this program include sustainable site development, managing material resources, and conservation of energy and water. Study sustainable practices that will help mitigate the current climate crisis.

During the program, you complete Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) courses which help prepare you to write the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate (GA) exam, which is sought-after by many employers. The program provides opportunities for you to participate in student design competitions, design charrettes and client projects that challenge your knowledge and experience.

Throughout the program, you may apply your knowledge to a sustainable design project with a client in the industry. Once completed, you present your project to the client and a panel of sustainable design professionals.