“It’s always been a dream to build my own home,” says Taylor Freemantle, a Saskatchewan Polytechnic Architectural Technologies graduate. “I recently moved into the home I designed and constructed. It’s an amazing feeling. My education definitely gave me the ability to make this dream come true. I did all of the design and permitting; I managed the trades and construction.”

Freemantle graduated from Sask Polytech’s Architectural Technologies diploma program in 2017. Since finishing the program, she has worked full time as an architectural technologist at Voce Developments in Saskatoon and started her own company called Aspire Drafting & Design. With Aspire, Freemantle works on drawings for new houses, cabins or renovations. She also assists with permits and construction drawings. “It’s fun to work on residential projects, it’s more intimate and personal. It’s cool to work directly with the owner. I’m proud of every project I work on.”

Freemantle heard about Sask Polytech’s Architectural Technologies program through her high school drafting class. Wanting to learn more, she reached out to her mom’s friend’s daughter who previously took the Architectural Technologies program. After meeting with her mom’s connection, she also met with a family friend who is an architect in Saskatoon. “Seeing the renderings and cool stuff they were working on sealed the deal for me.”

Sask Polytech’s three-year Architectural Technologies diploma prepares students with the skills needed for successful careers in construction and design. The program includes five academic semesters and three four-month co-operative education work terms. Students can specialize in building sciences or interior design.

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