Architectural Design Technology

Architectural design technology bridges the creative vision of architecture and the technical knowledge required to turn that vision into safe, functional, and legally compliant buildings. Architectural design technologists work alongside architects and engineers, taking responsibility for the technical and legal aspects of building design, from structural feasibility and building regulations compliance to energy performance, materials specification, and the coordination of construction information. It is a profession that requires both creative engagement with design and a rigorous understanding of how buildings are made.

At Wrexham University, this part-time programme includes a foundation year, providing an informed introduction to the full range of considerations that contribute to building design and construction. In the foundation year, you will study the aesthetic, functional, legal, and environmental dimensions of architectural practice, building the conceptual and technical vocabulary that the subsequent years of study require. You will learn to use design software, produce technical drawings, and understand the regulatory frameworks that govern how buildings are designed and built in the UK.

The programme develops both your design sensibility and your technical discipline, equipping you to contribute to the built environment in a practically meaningful way.

Graduates from architectural design technology programmes work in architectural practices, construction companies, local planning authorities, housing developers, and specialist technical consultancies. Many pursue professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, which is the principal professional body for the discipline. The strong technical grounding that the programme provides is also a good foundation for further study in architecture, construction management, or building services engineering for those who wish to develop their careers in a related direction.