Architecture & Built Arts Designing the spaces where people live, work, and connect.
Overview Architecture & Built Arts focuses on the design of buildings and spaces, combining artistic vision with technical understanding. You learn to create drawings, models, and digital designs while considering structure, materials, sustainability, and regulations.
Core subjects Architectural Design Studios Freehand Drawing and Architectural Representation History and Theory of Architecture Building Construction & Materials Structural Basics for Architects Environmental Design & Climate-responsive Architecture Urban Design and Planning Concepts Computer-Aided Design (CAD, BIM, 3D Modeling) Interior Space Planning (in some programs) Professional Practice and Building Codes Specializations Architecture Buildings Urban Design & Planning Landscape Architecture Sustainable / Environmental Design Heritage & Conservation Architecture Career paths Architect (with licensing where required) Junior Architectural Designer / Draftsperson Interior Architect / Interior Designer Urban Design Assistant BIM / CAD Technician Exhibition or Set Designer Real Estate Development Analyst (design-focused) Heritage & Conservation Planner Study snapshot Duration Typically 5 years (professional degree) Workload High – long studio hours, projects, and critiques Difficulty ★★★★☆ — demanding, creative and technical, time-intensive Practical components Design studios, model-making, site visits, portfolio development Internships Strongly recommended in architecture or design offices Where to study Architecture & Built Arts in Lebanon American University of Beirut : Architecture – $177,828American University of Beirut : Landscape Architecture – $147,168Beirut Arab University : Architecture – $30,451Holy Spirit University of Kaslik : Bachelor and Master in Architecture (Combined Program) – $83,625Lebanese American University : Architecture – $167,141Lebanese University : Architecture – $240 per yearNotre Dame University – Louaize : Bachelor of Architecture – $75,680University of Balamand : Architectural Studies – $25,115University of Balamand : Architecture d’Intérieure – $25,115University of Balamand : Architecture du Paysage – $25,115University of Balamand : Etudes Architecturales – $25,115University of Balamand : Interior Architecture and Design – $32,091Related majors