The School of Architecture and Construction Management at PNG University of Technology plays a vital role in shaping professionals who will lead Papua New Guinea’s built environment and infrastructure development. The School combines creative design, technical expertise and practical industry engagement to equip students with the skills needed to meet the country’s growing demand for sustainable buildings and modern construction practices. Through hands-on learning, research and community-focused projects, we prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to national development and to uphold PNGUoT’s commitment to producing work-ready, innovative professionals.
Vision and Mission
The mission of the School of Architecture and Construction Management is to serve as the regional centre for:
The educational philosophy balances academic with professional learning and the School’s staff training and localization policy is designed to reinforce this philosophy by providing opportunities for staff to develop their professional skills in tandem with their academic interests.
Research priorities are closely aligned with the School’s mission with a major effort being centred on the preparation of a comprehensive survey of traditional architecture under the auspices of The Papua New Guinea Architectural Heritage Centre. Other research projects focus on the development and promotion of contemporary architectural forms in response to local cultures and climatic conditions, locally produced building materials, grass roots tourist accommodation, management procedures for national building contractors, and investigations of appropriate housing solutions for the poor.
Consulting work is undertaken by staff to realise the School’s mission and educational aims in the professional world by enabling staff to engage in consulting work through the University’s consulting arm Unitech Development & Consultancy Ltd. and its subsidiary UDC Architects Ltd.
The School runs undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Architecture and Construction Management. At the undergraduate level: The school offers a 3 year Bachelor in Architecture and a 4 year Bachelor of Construction Management. At the postgraduate level. The school offers Masters in Construction Management (1.5 years) and Master of Architecture (2 years) programs.