Department of Architecture
You’ll tackle complex design challenges, engage in sustainable practices, and gain hands-on experience in studios, fieldwork, and professional settings. Our architecture programs cover climate and environmental issues, preparing you for leadership roles in architecture and urban design.
At New York Tech, our architecture programs are designed to immerse you in hands-on learning experiences that grow progressively complex. You’ll work in studios, explore fieldwork, engage in professional settings, and compete in international competitions. Our commitment to sustainable design practices is embedded in every aspect of our curriculum, ensuring that you graduate with the knowledge and skills to address climate and environmental challenges.
We are the only school of architecture and design on Long Island and the only one in the New York City area with fully accredited programs in both architecture and interior design. This distinction provides unparalleled access to industry connections and professional opportunities. Our graduate program in urban and regional design leads innovative research in these crucial areas.
Our alumni network, the largest of licensed architects in New York State, offers invaluable guidance and opens doors to career opportunities. Studying at New York Tech means becoming part of a community that shapes the future of architecture.
Undergraduate & Dual Degrees
Explore our undergraduate and dual degrees in architecture at New York Tech, where you’ll engage in hands-on learning, sustainable design practices, and innovative research, preparing you for a dynamic career in architecture and urban design.
Graduate Degrees
Advance your expertise with our graduate degrees and advanced certificates in architecture at New York Tech. Engage in cutting-edge research, sustainable design, and professional practice, preparing you for leadership roles in architecture and urban planning.
Alumni Voices
I’ve enjoyed small class sizes, personal mentorship and guidance from my professors, as well as well-equipped studios and digital and fabrication labs. I enjoyed the program’s focus on professionally relevant learning…in ways that anticipate the profession’s future.
Adam Giannios, (M.Arch. ‘21)
Architecture
Our Faculty
Our Department of Architecture faculty are industry leaders and scholars dedicated to your success. With diverse expertise in sustainable design, urban planning, and architectural innovation, they provide personalized mentorship and real-world insights, preparing you to excel in your career in architecture.
Department News
A Match Made in Architecture
John and Roxanna Kariyannis have been a remarkable duo ever since their days at New York Tech. It has only gotten better in the 18 years they have been married and raising their son and niece.
Growing Long Island’s Tech Workforce
Alongside major partner Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York Tech is educating leaders for this booming technology corridor.
Every Voice Is Special Because It Is Different
Professor of Architecture Giovanni Santamaria, Ph.D., talks about how far society has come and how much more needs to be done for the LGBTQ+ community.
Future Architects Witness Historic Restoration
NYIT de Seversky Mansion is undergoing several phases of repair to preserve its historic architecture and two School of Architecture and Design classes received a front-row seat.
Alumni Contributing Expertise to BRIIC Construction
School of Architecture and Design and College of Engineering and Computing Sciences alumni are among those developing a major new construction project on the Long Island campus.
News Byte: The Aluminaire House is Now Home
After a two-year delay, the reconstruction of the Aluminaire House at its permanent location at the Palm Springs Museum of Art is now complete.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The Master of Architecture program received initial accreditation from NAAB.
Keep Exploring
Discover architecture at New York Tech. Our curriculum emphasizes sustainable practices, preparing you for professional success in the field. Join us and become part of a vast network of licensed architects.