Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture Rehabilitation

• Architectural History: Understanding the historical context of architectural styles and building techniques is crucial for successful rehabilitation. This unit covers major architectural periods and movements, and their impact on building design and construction.
• Building Materials and Construction Techniques: This unit explores the properties and uses of various building materials, including traditional and modern materials, and construction techniques used in building rehabilitation.
• Condition Assessment and Documentation: Students will learn how to assess the condition of existing buildings, identify structural and functional issues, and document their findings using industry-standard methods and tools.
• Preservation Laws and Regulations: This unit covers federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to building preservation and rehabilitation, including the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Rehabilitation Design: This unit focuses on the design process for building rehabilitation, including programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Students will learn how to integrate new design elements into existing buildings while preserving their historic character.
• Adaptive Reuse: This unit explores the concept of adaptive reuse, which involves repurposing existing buildings for new uses, and its role in building rehabilitation. Students will learn how to assess the feasibility of adaptive reuse projects and develop designs that meet the needs of new occupants while preserving the historic character of the building.
• Construction Administration and Management: This unit covers the construction phase of building rehabilitation, including contract administration, project management, and construction observation. Students will learn how to manage construction projects, coordinate with contractors, and ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Sustainability in Building Rehabilitation: This unit explores the role of sustainability in building rehabilitation, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and material reuse. Students will learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into building rehabilitation projects while preserving the historic character