When you think about career colleges, what sorts of programs come to mind? Many people instantly think of courses like health care aide, office administration, and computer networking. And while those certainly exist, the full range of course offerings is far more diverse than you might imagine. Keep reading to learn about some unique career college programs that often go unnoticed but offer a specialized education leading to exciting career prospects ..read more

Architectural technicians play a key role in bringing homes, offices, and other buildings to life. They create the detailed technical drawings that transform an architect’s or engineer’s vision into reality. If you have an eye for structure and form, and enjoy being both creative and methodical, this could be an excellent career choice for you. Even better: The training to become an architectural technician is relatively quick (no degree required!) And the Quebec government expects demand in this field to remain steady for the next few years. So how do you go about becoming an architectural t ..read more

Updated December 2022 Like the idea of making a living in the architecture field? Not interested in spending years in university? You’re in luck: there are a variety of architecture careers that require neither a bachelor’s nor a master’s degree. In fact, you can get started as an architectural drafter, architectural technologist, or appraiser with just a college diploma. In this post, we walk you through the details of each of these architecture careers, including job descriptions, salaries, and training requirements. Compare all three roles and see which path is right for you ..read more

Photo: One of Canada's greenest buildings is the Centre for Sustainable Development in Montreal, Quebec Like the idea of helping to create the next generation of sustainable buildings? Don't want to invest years in university, training to become a licensed architect? A career in green building design and drafting could be a perfect fit. Green building design focuses on creating safe, functional structures that have minimal impact on the environment. The aim is to produce buildings that satisfy human needs and respect the surrounding ecosystem. But what does that mean in practice? What makes a ..read more

Updated January 2023 If you're interested in architecture and passionate about the environment, it makes good sense to consider a sustainable architecture diploma. Diplomas teach practical design and drafting skills, with a focus on green building principles. Where degrees go deep into the history and theory of sustainable architecture, diplomas focus on job-ready drafting skills. A diploma is a good option for someone who wants to work in architecture, but doesn't want to invest years of training to become a licensed architect. But programs of this kind are fairly new, so a lot of students h ..read more

Updated September, 2021. Think you might want a career in architectural design, but have no real idea what training involves—or what it means to study "sustainable" architecture? You're not so different from Robbie Hart. Robbie was a carpenter for 15 years before heading back to school to study sustainable architecture at Herzing College Montreal. When he first started, he knew very little about eco-friendly design and had no drafting experience. Robbie understood the building process, but he'd never created technical drawings or used CAD software. Now, just 6 months after graduation, he has ..read more

Sustainability is a major issue in architecture today. A growing number of homeowners and commercial developers are looking to create environmentally responsible structures that blend harmoniously with the surrounding ecosystem. Canada consistently ranks among the top countries for green building projects, with hundreds of such structures being built every year. So what does it take to launch a career in sustainable architecture? Keep reading to learn about the essential hard and soft skills you need to impress an employer and advance in this field ..read more

When the pandemic forced people to move most of their lives to their homes, it also caused them to rethink how those homes were designed. The home suddenly became the setting for many functions that people used to do out in the world—work, school, exercise, and so on. People are expecting much more from the spaces they live in, and that’s changing the way they want those spaces built. Will they be long-lasting changes? Only time will tell. But moving forward, we expect home designers to place more emphasis on these five things ..read more

Museum of Tomorrow, a leading example of sustainable architecture in Rio de Janeiro Updated June, 2021. Sustainable architecture is about building in a way that reduces harmful impact on the environment. Every aspect of the design and construction process reflects this goal. From using renewable energy sources and materials, to respecting the local ecosystem: sustainable architecture is always seeking to minimize its ecological footprint. Considering a career in this field? You will be part of a powerful movement to design communities that exist in harmony with nature ..read more

Herzing instructor, Sam Graceffa has over 20 years of experience in sustainable architecture and building design Sustainable architecture is a very fast-growing field in Quebec, throughout Canada, and across the globe. This industry is all about designing structures with minimal environmental impact. Sustainable building designers use cutting-edge technologies and products to conserve energy, lower costs, and protect natural resources ..read more