Director's Welcome

Welcome to the Institute for Design and Construction!

We are one of sixteen Centers and Institutes under the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University. We are housed within the School of Architecture and located at the downtown Fort Lauderdale campus.

IDaC is committed to offering educational and training opportunities to students and professionals throughout the design and construction industry. We offer a comprehensive listing of online courses and certificates in Construction Management and Construction Technology, as well as preparation courses for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0).

In addition to these professional courses, IDaC hosts the Architecture Summer Institute (ASI), which introduces teenagers to paths in design and architecture. IDaC is determined in our mission to serve the thriving design and construction industries in our community by continuing to expanding and evolve our course list, certificate programs and engagement.

IDaC is the conduit to your growth and success in the vast industries of construction and design. Please select from our extensive course and certificate offerings and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information.

I look forward to discussing how FAU's IDaC can take your career to the next level!

John J. Clark, AIA, NCARB