Professor, Architecture & Construction
850.769.1551, extension 5887
aadessi@gulfcoast.edu
Academic Program Support SpecialistJordan Hale
850.872.3838
jhale2@gulfcoast.edu
Architectural Design and Construction Technology, AS
Do You Have a Passion for Architecture and Construction?
Would you like to plan and design new buildings and spaces, or work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings? If you're interested in a career in architecture, architectural technology or interior/spatial design, our professors will help you develop enhanced, and highly desirable, creative, visual and technical skills.
As an architect, you will manage the construction process, control budgets and deal with planning issues.

Architectural Design and Construction Technology Course Requirements
Physical Sciences
Biological Sciences
ETD1320C, Introduction to CAD
BCN1230, Materials and Methods
ARC2180, Introduction to Digital Architecture
ARC1301C, Design 1.1
ARC1302C, Design 1.2
BCN2405, Statics and Strength of Materials
ARC2312C, Introduction to Building Assembly Modeling
BCT2715, Construction Management
BCT2770, Construction Estimating
GIS2040, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
TAR2122, Residential Architectural Design
TAR2122L, Residential Design Lab
TAR2154, Commercial Architectural Design
TAR2154L, Commercial Design Lab
CGN2328C, Technical Drawing and Visualization
ARC2949 or BCN2949, Architecture or Building Construction COOP
ARH2060, History of Architecture
What can you do with Architectural Design and Construction Technology?
In this field, people find careers as:
Architectural and Engineering Manager
Architects
Landscaper Architects
Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Are you Ready to Get Started ?
Apply to GCSC
Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.
Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.