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Architecture and built environment

Study AUT’s architecture and built environment programmes and learn to design built environments that recognise indigenous values and address Auckland's rapid population growth, as well as global issues like housing affordability, global warming and homelessness.

AUT's School of Future Environments - the home of our architecture and built environment programmes - is a new associate member of the US-based Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and Association of Australasian Schools of Architecture (AASA).

Undergraduate programmes

Undergraduate study in architecture and the built environment will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

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Postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate study in architecture and the built environment will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

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Research in architecture and the built environment

AUT research addresses global and local issues in architecture and the built environment, and our discoveries are widely used. Our current research projects range from Aotearoa New Zealand to the Pacific and all around the world. You have access to our Architectural Engineering Lab, Built Environment Engineering Lab, Communities and Learning Lab and Urban Wellbeing Lab.

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Better recycling is less waste more jobs

Evolving architecture for future needs

03 Feb, 2021

With the increased pace of technological and ecological change, designing for the future is critical. AUT’s architecture programmes address this challenge.

Future Environments 2020 Awards

17 Dec, 2020

The success and achievement of our amazing students was recognised by the School of Future Environments at their annual awards ceremony.

Design and Creative Tech PG Awards

07 Oct, 2020

The 2020 Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Postgraduate Awards recognise the top honours, master’s and doctoral students who graduated in 2020.

Better recycling = less waste, more jobs

21 Sep, 2020

Investment in New Zealand’s recycling industry will not only reduce waste to landfills, but create jobs as part of our COVID-19 economic recovery.

The Sound of a Quality Education

15 Sep, 2020

PhD scholar in architectural engineering Megan Burfoot says better classroom acoustics will result in better education outcomes.

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Great graduatesFrank LiuInterior Designer, Warren + Mahoney ArchitectsMaster of Design
Bachelor of DesignThe studio culture was the highlight of his time at AUT, says art and design alumnus Frank Liu who is now an interior designer at Warren + Mahoney Architects.The studio and community culture was the highlight of his time at AUT, says art and design alumnus Frank Liu who studied a Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design, followed by a Master of Design. After completing his Master of Design in 2018, Frank has now turned his passion for spatial design into a rewarding career; working as an interior designer at Warren + Mahoney Architects.

Great graduatesMatangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-FrancisBachelor of Design
Master of Architecture (Professional)He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Master of Architecture (Professional) student Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis.He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis who completed a Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design in 2019 and is currently enrolled in the Master of Architecture (Professional). Raised in Rotorua, Matangireia says he is grateful that his parents and whānau made sure that he and his siblings were surrounded by Māori culture and the arts.

Great graduatesMegan BurfootDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)How can architects and engineers achieve the right acoustic environment for the buildings they create? That is the interesting topic Megan Burfoot is exploring.How can architects and engineers achieve the right acoustic environment for the buildings they create? That is the interesting topic Megan Burfoot is investigating for her Doctor of Philosophy in architectural engineering. She has always been passionate about architecture and engineering, Megan says.

Great graduatesAzra BanuBachelor of Architecture and Future EnvironmentsShe loves the future focus of AUT’s architecture degree, says Azra Banu who is in the first year of her Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments.She loves the future focus of AUT’s architecture degree, says Azra Banu who is in the first year of her Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments. While she is currently completing the first year of her degree, Azra already has a good idea of what she wants to do when she graduates; contribute to the sustainable growth of cities and urban environments around the world.

Great graduatesXianhua (Andy) HuangBachelor of Engineering TechnologyBeing able to hear from guest speakers who are construction industry professionals has been a highlight of his engineering degree, says Xianhua (Andy) Huang.Being able to hear from guest speakers who are construction industry professionals has been a highlight of his studies, says Xianhua (Andy) Huang who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Building Engineering. Andy says he was in high school when he realised he wanted a career in the building and construction industry.

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