The Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture and Sustainability teaches students to embrace sustainability and community planning principles and incorporate a set of practices and way of thinking about the sustainable development of the built environment.
Juniors and seniors are matched with practicing architects who serve as mentors for the academic year. Architects offer students one-on-one time for project feedback, portfolio and resume advice, and professional guidance.
Fourth-year Architecture and Sustainability students participate in the Small Town Studio experience. Small Town Studio brings together teachers, students, professionals, and community members from diverse backgrounds to address a range of design and planning problems involving environmental, social, and economic issues. Small Town Studio is unique among architectural schools in its focus on rejuvenating the fabric of small towns.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and Sustainability prepares students for:
Architectural Design 1
Structural Design
Environmental Systems 1
English Elective
Self and Society Elective
Architectural Design 2
Environmental Systems 2
Architectural elective
Principles of Interior Architecture
20th Century Architectural History
Architectural Design 3
Sustainability in Architecture: Advanced Topics
Current Issues in Architecture
Self and Society Elective
Science Elective
Architectural Design 4
Architectural elective
Project Management
Global Elective
ARCH 270 BIM and Parametric Design
ARCH 285 House: An American Evolution
ARCH 350 Site Design
FMAN 331 Programming and the Design Process
Entry into the BS in Architecture and Sustainability program is competitive and open to Ferris AAS graduates and transfer students at the third year with appropriate preparation. Minimum requirements include:
Applications and portfolios should be submitted by February 1 prior to fall semester requested. To apply online go to: www.ferris.edu/admissions.
Further information may be obtained by calling the Architecture and Facility Management Office at 231-591-3100, email atfm@ferris.edu, or visit program web site www.ferris.edu/BSArch.
