Design & Building Majors
Design Buildings and Experiences. Shape Environments and Tech.
Some people think in sketches. Others think in physical products, human environments, structures, and systems. Whether you want to design the shoes a person wears, the room they live in, or the city they navigate, Wentworth is a place where ideas become reality.
Build in a city that’s always under construction. Boston’s Seaport, Fenway, and East Boston are constantly evolving. Wentworth students help shape them through co-ops, studio projects, and site visits.
Design & Building Majors
- Architecture
- Building Sciences
- Business Management
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Mechanical Engineering
Design the Places People Live and the Cities They Navigate
Designing the spaces we inhabit requires a delicate balance of artistry and technical precision. Through the Architecture and Interior Design programs, you will start by thinking in sketches and move quickly into creating detailed 3D models and physical prototypes. You will learn to consider how light, materials, and layout impact human experience, whether you are designing a single-family home or a complex public space. The goal is to transform a creative vision into a functional environment that meets the specific needs of its occupants while contributing to the aesthetic of the surrounding neighborhood.
At a larger scale, this work involves understanding the massive infrastructure and systems that allow cities to function. Programs like Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering provide the technical expertise to design the invisible frameworks—from bridge supports to HVAC systems—that keep our buildings standing and comfortable. By collaborating across these disciplines, you ensure that the environments you create are not only beautiful but also structurally sound, sustainable, and capable of supporting the diverse needs of a modern urban population.
Optimize Massive Construction Projects From Planning to Delivery
Turning a blueprint into a physical structure is a feat of logistical and technical management. The Construction Management and Building Sciences majors prepare you to lead these complex efforts, ensuring that multi-million dollar projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software to schedule labor, manage materials, and solve real-world problems on active job sites. This path is ideal for those who enjoy seeing a project move from a flat drawing to a towering reality through organized, strategic action.
Successfully delivering these projects also requires a firm grasp of the logistical and financial frameworks that power the industry. Majors such as Business Management and Project Management provide the leadership skills needed to coordinate between designers, engineers, and contractors. You will learn to navigate the business side of the built environment, managing risk and optimizing resources to ensure every stakeholder is aligned. This comprehensive approach ensures that you graduate ready to manage the entire lifecycle of a project, from the initial bid to the final walkthrough.
Use Boston as Your Urban Lab in its Ever-Evolving Neighborhoods
Boston is one of the most dynamic "living labs" in the world, and at Wentworth, the city itself is your classroom. In the Industrial Design program, you might use the city's innovative tech hubs as inspiration for designing the next generation of physical products and consumer tools. Meanwhile, students in Electrical Engineering and Electromechanical Engineering work directly on the advanced systems that power Boston's evolving skyline, from smart grid technology to automated building controls. Being in the heart of a city that is constantly under construction gives you immediate access to site visits and professional networks that are unavailable anywhere else.
The integration of technology and physical design is further explored through hands-on application in specialized labs and studios. By working on projects that address real-world urban challenges, you learn to create solutions that are both technologically advanced and socially relevant. This immersive experience ensures that your portfolio demonstrates your ability to contribute to a city’s growth. Whether you are designing a new product or engineering a complex system, you will graduate with the professional confidence that comes from learning in one of the nation's premier innovation hubs.
