Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

The Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) is an autonomous higher education institution dedicated to teaching, research, and the extension of technology. Its School of Architecture and Urbanism offers Bachelor's and Licentiate degrees, conferring the title of Architect. The curriculum emphasizes a balance between urban and architectural projects, utilizing a scientific and technological approach relevant to its context. This fosters an understanding of contemporary architectural and urban needs, while promoting holistic student development rooted in cultural, ethical, and moral values. Students are encouraged to develop respect, solidarity, responsibility, discipline, empathy, a passion for learning, and a continuous pursuit of truth and equity. The program integrates organizational, structural, functional, and current topics in architecture and urbanism, addressing scientific, environmental, ideological, and morphological aspects. This allows students to visualize the intricate connections between spatial production and the social, political, economic, and artistic facets of cultural landscape development.