Technology is transforming the world of architecture and design, influencing how we plan buildings, develop websites, create advertisements, and arrange commercial spaces.
In New York Tech’s School of Architecture and Design, you’ll have the latest tools at your fingertips and supportive faculty by your side as you explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and collaboration.
Our studio-based education encourages productive collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking as you tackle design problems in communities close to home and across the world. International exchanges and study opportunities expose you to diverse global settings and perspectives while helping you grow your network of professional contacts.
Whether designing office buildings that facilitate modern ways of working, planning urban settings that are good for the climate and the people who live there, or pioneering new forms of visual communication, our students develop sustainable solutions attentive to the complexities of the real world.
At New York Tech, refine your technique and vision in the global center of architecture, design, and media while accessing a wealth of opportunities to build your experience, your network, and your career.
Rankings & Stats
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of architects in NY. More licensed architects in New York State graduated from New York Tech than from any other university.
Degrees & Programs
At the School of Architecture and Design, practical experiences sharpen your skills, while a holistic approach encourages you to consider the impact of your ideas on communities and the planet.
Explore where health and urban design, UX/UI development, machine learning, novel materials, and other new technologies influence established design and architectural principles and their applications.
From individual structures to complex urban environments, design spaces and systems that allow us to live sustainably and well—as individuals and communities.
Create environments where people can thrive. Through community-oriented projects and internships, our students train to become technically skilled and globally engaged interior designers.
Master the latest digital media technologies, and learn to formulate creative design solutions where Pixar’s founders got their start.
Student Voices
I love that each student is given the same project each semester, but by using our unique thought processes and creativity, we arrive at completely different ideas. It is an amazing environment in which to learn.
From designing sophisticated residential spaces to analyzing the social impact of architecture, our faculty are masters of their craft and professionals making significant contributions to their respective fields.
Being surrounded by talent is one of the best ways to elevate your own work. See what our students are capable of, with example projects ranging from intimate interiors to large urban spaces, arranged by program.
Browse the School of Architecture and Design’s annual, student-led publication for information about programs and extensive samples of student work from each discipline.
Students take advantage of programs abroad to study significant urban environments, deepening their understanding of architectural history and inspiring their own design work.
Collaborative experiences bring together diverse professionals from across the globe, giving students the opportunity to be challenged and grow as they work on community-centered design projects.
Realize your designs with advanced digital fabrication and modeling equipment in the Fabrication Lab. Complete projects or try out professional tools in The HIVE’s immersive, virtual environments. At New York Tech, learning in real-world contexts accelerates your growth as a professional and broadens your perspective.
We leverage the latest technologies and emphasize leadership to provide a future-oriented professional education in architecture and design. Explore our history and the values that drive us.
We believe we can create amazing things together. And we’re open, cultivating a respectful place for everyone at the table. Realize your potential in a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative environment.
The FRIENDS program forges ties between the School of Architecture and Design and industry professionals, benefitting students through mentorship, internship, and career opportunities and up-to-date knowledge of marketplace trends.
From the founders of architectural firms to entrepreneurs disrupting building-related industries, graduates join a network of alumni who are accomplished professionals and creative leaders in the field.
Partnerships
We’re building a globally connected student experience, forming partnerships and agreements with universities and organizations in Italy, Spain, China, and more locations to foster exchanges and expand opportunities.
As seen in RealClear Policy, an op-ed by the School of Architecture and Design’s Evan Shieh, M.S. AUD, contends that congestion pricing is an opportunity for New Yorkers to re-envision their city’s landscape.
Starting in the spring semester of 2025, New York Tech will begin offering a minor in artificial intelligence (AI), open to all undergraduate students preparing to transition into any number of careers.
Teaching Assistant Professor of Architecture Evan Shieh, M.S. AUD, talks about his research and how self-driving and electric vehicles impact urban environments.
Growing up in Casablanca, Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09) was impressed by the diverse architectural designs in the city. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in architecture, she found her place at New York Tech and now owns her own firm.
More than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered for the Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception to honor three alumni who have made significant impacts in architecture, design, and construction, and celebrate the achievements of faculty and students.
The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program (160 credits) has been awarded NAAB Continuing Accreditation status. The next B.Arch accreditation visit is scheduled for 2025.
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program, Track I (90 credit hours) and Track II (pre-professional degree + 60 hours) was awarded NAAB Initial Accreditation in 2022 and has been granted Continuing Candidacy status. The accreditation visit for Continuing Accreditation is scheduled for 2025.
The interior design program leading to the Interior Design, B.F.A. is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The program has been accredited by CIDA since March 1984. The 2019 CIDA visit resulted in a six-year professional-level accreditation through 2025.
