Architectural Technology
Architectural technology sits between architecture and engineering, focused on the technical design and specification of buildings and the detailed knowledge of construction materials, building physics, and structural systems that transforms architectural concepts into technically sound and buildable realities. Where architects are primarily concerned with the spatial and aesthetic qualities of buildings, architectural technologists specialise in the technical resolution of those designs: how roofs, walls, and floors perform against weather, heat, and moisture; how structures carry loads; how buildings meet regulatory requirements; and how construction details are designed and documented for contractors to build from. The discipline is central to the delivery of high-quality buildings across every sector of construction.
At London South Bank University, this part-time programme includes both a foundation year and a work placement, as well as the option to complete a third year in a paid professional work placement, as the current description notes. Students have secured placements and graduate roles at architectural practices and engineering consultancies, reflecting the strong industry connections the university maintains. The programme develops proficiency in technical drawing and building information modelling alongside knowledge of construction technology, environmental building performance, structural principles, building regulations, and professional practice.
London's extraordinary concentration of architectural and construction activity provides an exceptional context for studying the built environment.
The part-time structure makes the programme accessible to students managing other commitments, and the professional placement creates a direct bridge between academic study and working in the industry.
Graduates from architectural technology programmes work as architectural technologists, technical architects, building information modelling specialists, project managers, and in a range of technical and consultancy roles across architecture, engineering, construction, and project management. Chartership through the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is available to graduates who meet the professional requirements. Postgraduate study in architectural technology, construction management, or building engineering supports those seeking senior roles or specialist expertise.