The College of Architecture at Georgia Tech has been a leader in design innovation since 1908.

The Georgia Tech College of Architecture has been a leader in design innovation since 1908. Students, faculty, and researchers in the Schools of Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, and Music work across boundaries to advance knowledge of designed environments at all scales, producing new realms of experience and creativity.

The College is a cultural center of creativity and progressive thinking, and frequently hosts world-class performances, exhibitions, lectures, and symposiums.

Quick Facts

• Number of graduate students: 503  (409 master’s, 94 PhD)
• Number of undergraduate students: 508
• Number of living alumni: 8,285

Research

The College reported $9.9 Million in new research awards for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. It houses five interdisciplinary research centers and more than 20 research groups conducting projects that range from creating better simulation models for predicting building efficiency, to new assistive technologies and more effective healthcare environments.

Interdisciplinary Research Centers:

• Center for Music Technology
• Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access
• Center for Geographic Information Systems
• Digital Building Lab
• Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development

Administration

Alan Balfour, Professor and Dean

Steven P. French, FAICP, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Leslie N. Sharp, PhD, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Outreach

Eric Trevena, Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance

Jim Budd, Associate Professor and Chair of the School of Industrial Design

Daniel Castro, PhD, Associate Professor and Chair of the School of Building Construction

Frank Clark, PhD, Professor and Chair of the School of Music

George B. Johnston, AIA, PhD, Professor and Chair of the School of Architecture

Bruce Stiftel, FAICP, PhD, Professor and Chair of the School of City and Regional Planning

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture
• Bachelor of Science in Building Construction
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design

Master’s Degrees

• Master of Architecture Professional Degree (2 yr. and 3.5 yr. options)
• Master of City and Regional Planning
• Master of Industrial Design

Master of Science Degrees

• Master of Science in Building Constructio and Integrated Facility Management
• Master of Science in Music Technology
• Master of Science in Urban Design
• Master of Science in Architecture, concentrations:
  • Digital Design and Fabrication
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • High Performance Buildings
  • Health and Design
  • Architecture-Engineering-Construction Integration

Dual Master’s Degrees

• Master of City and Regional Planning and Master of Science (Civil Engineering)
• Master of City and Regional Planning and Master of Architecture
• Master of City and Regional Planning and Juris Doctorate (Planning Law)
• Master of City and Regional Planning and Master of Science (Public Policy)

Doctoral Degrees

• PhD/ Architecture
• PhD/ Building Construction
• PhD/ City and Regional Planning 
• PhD/ Music Technology 

Contact

245 Fourth Street NW / Atlanta, GA 30332-0155
404-894-3880 (telephone) / 404-894-2678 (fax)
www.coa.gatech.edu