Architecture & Sustainable Design

Inspire a future of responsible designs.

Architecture & Sustainable Design

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

Architecture

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

How can we design buildings that will serve purposes of today while protecting the resources of tomorrow?

In this field, you’ll have an opportunity to make a lasting impact designing all types of spaces with industry-leading software including AutoCAD, Revit, Trimble Sketchup, and Adobe Photoshop.

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Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)

Immerse yourself in a five-year program designed to prepare you for a career as a licensed architect.

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Architecture & Sustainable Design (B.S.)

Hone your design skills and develop environmentally conscious architectural solutions that withstand the test of time.

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Architecture (A.A.S.)

Harness the power of industry-leading software to create the buildings of tomorrow. This hands-on program builds a solid foundation in design and offers the option to continue on for a related bachelor's degree.

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Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Penn College News

Friday, March 7, 2025

Lester on WVIA-TV series Monday evening

Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction & architectural technologies, will be a panelist on WVIA-TV’s “Keystone Edition: Business” program. The episode, “Women Building the Future,” premieres Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. on the PBS affiliate for Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Spring 2025 magazine features feats

Read the Spring 2025 edition of Penn College Magazine, featuring the feats of the Diesel Performance Club and its lightning quick “Accelerated Learning” Mack truck; the Hall of Fame-worthy tool collection of Eric L. Anstadt, assistant professor of electrical technology/occupations; the Clean Energy Center’s expanding reach; the architecture & sustainable design program’s past and present, and much more.

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Students make valuable connections during Architectural Alumni & Student Day

Students in the college’s architecture and sustainable design majors received a wealth of real-world wisdom and one-on-one time with graduates during the program’s biennial Architectural Alumni & Student Day.

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