Architecture is inextricably connected to culture, technology and economy. As such it is always changing. Today, in addition to acquiring the long established skills of the architect, our students are exploring computer imaging, multi-media presentation and environmental factors in design. This range of exploration and innovation is reflected in the fields in which our graduates find work. While most pursue a career in the architectural profession, many branch into other fields of design and the media.
Architecture provides a learning experience and environment that is unique on campus.
Architecture at Waterloo Waterloo's School of Architecture is recognized as one of the best in North America. Students, professors, and graduates have an outstanding record of success in design competitions and awards programs, nationally and internationally. Environment courses explore the relationship between the built and natural environments to ensure appropriate designs in a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and environmental quality. Cultural History courses, offered only by Waterloo's architecture school, explain the intellectual, philosophical, social and artistic forces that influence architecture. These interdisciplinary courses play a major role in forming your critical abilities and attitudes towards design.