Master of Science in Architecture, Computational Technologies

New York Institute of Technology

New York Tech’s Master of Science in Architecture, Computational Technologies (M.S.ACT) program integrates critical relationships between science and culture, fostering the development of new technologies with a keen focus on the history and theory of representation, robotics, and cybernetics. You’ll master the application, research, and advancement of computational design, robotic interaction and fabrication, and innovative materials.

Structured around core studios, seminars, and interdisciplinary project-based learning studios, the M.S.ACT program offers specialized expertise in three key focus areas: Computational Design, Fabrication and Robotics, and Materials.

Computational Design

You’ll delve into the history, theory, and criticism of representation systems, robotics, and cybernetics. Through practical research, you’ll acquire essential skills in coding, algorithm development, programming languages, data processing and simulations, augmented reality, computational modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, all applied directly to architectural and ecological contexts.

Fabrication and Robotics, and Materials

In your second semester, the program shifts focus to applied research in physical computation, fabrication, and materials. This includes exploration of programming microcontrollers, designing robotic interactive systems, digital fabrication techniques, robotic construction systems, materials simulation, and optimization, encompassing a range of materials from traditional to cutting-edge biomaterials and responsive materials.

Project-based Learning

The culmination of your learning journey involves interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary experimental applied research, integrating all concentration areas into a full-scale interactive design and prototype at our Long Island campus. This project-based approach ensures you graduate with practical, real-world experience ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s architectural landscape.