Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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The Architectural Technologist is a highly skilled technical professional within the construction industry. As contemporary building design evolves, the role of the Architectural Technologist has become central to the construction process. Buildings are constructed within a changing technical environment requiring ever increasing specialisation. As a student of Architectural Technology you will be encouraged to appreciate the concepts of architectural design and apply technical design principles in the development of a building to meet the project brief, the regulatory requirements for the building and the performance requirements for environmental and energy efficiency. The course has a strong work ethic which encourages students to interact closely and, in so doing, make life-long friends and colleagues. The central mechanism to deliver this skill and knowledge is through studio project work to develop the student’s ability to problem-solve. The projects increase in technical complexity as the course progresses through the first three years of the programme, concentrating on newly constructed buildings. In fourth year the emphasis of the project work shifts to adaptation of existing buildings. This includes research and analysis of the building and proposals for its future adaptation and upgrade. The analysis of the building will be assisted through the use of 2D & 3D modelling and simulation packages to arrive at a sustainable and cost-effective solution. Students will also be encouraged to apply and test their dissertation research to their project work, creating an integrated and personal approach to the area of sustainable building upgrades. In recognition of the practical nature of the course, GMIT provides students of Architectural Technology with dedicated studio spaces for each course year equipped with manual and PC drawing facilities, the latest IT software and plotting facilities. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Construction Materials
5 credits

History of Western Architecture
5 credits

Architectural Graphics and Communication 1
5 credits

Mathematics
5 credits

Detail and Design Studio 1
15 credits

Architectural Technologies and Services 1
10 credits

CAD 1
10 credits

Academic and Professional Skills (SC:EN)
5 credits

Year 2
Detail and Design Studio 2
15 credits

Architectural Technologies and Services 2
10 credits

Building Information Modelling and Computer Aided Drawing 2
10 credits

Building Surveying
10 credits

Structural Element Design
5 credits

History and Conservation of Irish Architecture
5 credits

Architectural Graphics and Communication 2
5 credits

Civic Engagement
5 credits

Environmental Management for Construction
5 credits

PASS Leadership
5 credits

Year 3
Detail and Design Studio 3
10 credits

Environmental Building Systems
5 credits

Advanced Architectural Technologies
5 credits

Building Information Modelling 3
5 credits

Professional Practice and Law
5 credits

Placement
30 credits

Year 4
Detail and Design Studio 4 Project
20 credits

Innovative Architectural Technologies
10 credits

Professional Practice: Contract and Procurement
5 credits

Technical Design Report
15 credits

Building Information Modelling 4
10 credits

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