Conservation and Sustainability (Optional Co-op)

Carleton’s Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on knowledge, experience, creativity and imagination. The program encourages students to explore ideas through making, evaluate ideas within the context of the human experience, and exercise creativity through writing, model making, drawing, digital media and presentations.

Carleton’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism awards the pre-professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree upon successful completion of their four-year program of study. If students intend to practice architecture, they can then apply to continue into a professional Master of Architecture program at Carleton, or equivalent professional training at another university. The BAS program is also an excellent degree for a range of careers or for further studies in design, urbanism, or conservation and sustainability.

The program lays a broad foundation on which architectural studies are built. Students will take courses in architecture, design, drawing and multimedia applications, as well as specified general studies in engineering, art history and social sciences. They will focus their architectural studies by choosing an area of study in:

• Design

• Urbanism

• Conservation and Sustainability

A major in Conservation and Sustainability focuses on the preservation and adaptive transformation of the existing building stock. The major in Concentration and Sustainability will appeal to students interested in the conservation of historical architecture and the principles of sustainable design of buildings as well as the urban fabric.