Architecture

Architectural Design Studio Fees

Due to our location in upstate New York, SUNY Delhi provides essential materials for design studios through the use of lab fees. For freshman students, we supply a complete studio design kit, while students in sophomore through fifth-year studios receive materials such as modeling supplies, drawing paper, cutting utensils, and other necessary items. These provisions ensure that students have the tools needed for their coursework. However, each student is responsible for purchasing additional items like some pens or pencils, personal architectural supplies and some modeling supplies.

By utilizing lab fees to purchase supplies, we have found that we can provide students with the necessary materials more quickly and at a lower cost than through traditional vendors. By buying in bulk, we typically achieve savings of 20 to 40 percent compared to the price of individual items. This approach not only ensures that students receive their supplies promptly but also makes the overall cost of materials more affordable.

The fee breakdown is as follows with the items purchased:

ARCH 125: $475

This first fee covers the freshman design kit. This kit includes the core tools needed to complete your assignments through ARCH 125 to ARCH 210. This includes paper, pencils, measuring tools, triangles, and other essential tools.

ARCH 135: $100

ARCH 210 & ARCH 240: $85

These fees’ covers some drafting paper, modeling supplies, and other drafting tools as needed for studio.

ARCH 330, ARCH 430, ARCH 470, ARCH 481, and ARCH 490: $175

This fee covers drafting paper, modeling supplies, printing supplies, and other drafting tools as needed for studio.

Cost of Attendance

Architecture Program Laptop Recommendations

SUNY Delhi provides a variety of computer labs equipped with the software required for most academic programs. However, many students particularly those enrolled in the Architecture programs prefer to have their own laptop for use in class, studio, and at home.

When selecting a laptop, we recommend using the specifications below as a guide to ensure compatibility with the software commonly used throughout the Architecture curriculum.

Minimum Recommended Specifications:

Operating System

• Windows 11 Professional (64-bit)

Processor

• AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9
• Intel Core i7 or Core i9

Graphics/Graphics Card

• RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 or better

Storage

• 1 TB Solid State Drive (SSD)

Memory (RAM)

• 32 GB

Preferred Specifications

Storage

• 1 TB SSD or larger

Memory (RAM)

• 64 GB

Display

• 15.6" or 17" screen

Additional Features

• Built-in webcam and microphone

Important Note Regarding Apple Computers

The Department of Architecture does not recommend purchasing a MacBook or other Apple-based computer. SUNY Delhi's computer labs, instructional materials, and much of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry primarily utilize Windows-based systems.

While some required software may be available on macOS, applications often function differently across operating systems. These differences can create unnecessary challenges when following classroom instruction, troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with peers, or using industry-standard workflows. A Windows-based laptop will provide the most consistent and seamless experience throughout the Architecture program.