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Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Architectural Design
Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus, Canada
CAD 18618
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 95
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
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.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 22
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 53
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Literacy - 120.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Ontario college diploma, Ontario college advanced diploma, degree or equivalent in a related field, such as architecture, architectural technology or building engineering technology.
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Tuition Fee
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Tuition Fee
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Application Fee
(CAD)
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