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Architectural Design Overview

Weber State’s architectural design teaches students to "Dream It, Design It, Build It." Our program engages students with hands-on labs, field trips, industry tours, guest speakers, virtual reality, 3D scanning, 3D printing and architectural model building.

Architectural Design Highlights

The architectural design program offers online, hybrid, flex, virtual and evening classes, allowing working students to fit school into their busy schedules.

Our students have competed in regional and international design and build competitions such as; the department of energy “Race to Zero” design competition, Solar Decathlon Local Build competition, Design Build International Association regional design competition, as well as won regional construction management Associated Schools of Construction design build, commercial and mixed-use competitions.

Beyond the Classroom

We design and build homes for Habitat for Humanity or in partnership with Ogden City and the Ogden Civic Action Network. We design and build schools/orphanages/training centers in developing countries like Mozambique, Ghana, Uganda, Thailand, Peru, Fiji and somewhere new every spring for alternative spring break. We also offer summer study abroad trips to learn about architecture and construction techniques.

Gain practical experience through job and internship opportunities offered to architectural design students by local companies. Most of our students are employed within their selected sub-discipline following their sophomore year.

 

Jerome Meikle

Class of 2017

“Weber State University prepared me to transition seamlessly into the workforce due to the applicable nature of lessons learned as a student. The University’s course offerings pertained directly to my current field, thus equipping me with the skills needed to successfully accomplish the duties I encounter daily.”

What You’ll LEARN at Weber

In our pre-architecture associate’s degree program, you’ll get hands-on training and develop problem-solving, creative-thinking and fundamental architectural design skills.

While earning your bachelor’s degree, you’ll learn skills for leadership positions in either the residential or commercial architectural design-build field.

What You CAN DO After Weber

Architectural design majors go on to exciting, flexible and well-paying professions. You’ll also be prepared for graduate studies in:

  • Architecture
  • Construction Management
  • Interior Design

If you have questions, contact a WSU Career Advisor.

Faculty Perspective

Name

I enjoy helping students find their passion to dream it, design it or build it and reach their full potential in this challenging industry.

Jeremy Farner