City Tech Adds Bachelor's Program in Architectural Technology
“Urban renewal" in the latter half of the 20th century meant demolishing structures and replacing them with "bigger and better" ones. Though bigger, these buildings were not necessarily better and, in many instances, they replaced sound structures. In recent years, "restoration and renovation" has become the preferable approach to preserving the urban fabric of cities, both from an aesthetic and a financial perspective.
Recognizing this trend, the Department of Architectural Technology of New York City College of Technology will offer a new baccalaureate degree program starting in spring 2003 that will emphasize the changing technology of the architectural workplace and the resurrection of often treasured structures.