Resources - Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism

Student Wellness Resources

General (All Resources Available):
https://students.carleton.ca/wellness/

Mental Health and Wellbeing
https://students.carleton.ca/services/mental-health-well-being-website/

International SOS
https://students.carleton.ca/services/international-sos/

Student Well-being Committee

The Student Well-being Committee is a group of students, staff, and faculty working together to address student health and well-being. The SWBC is driven by student ideas and initiatives, with the goal of opening dialogues to improve student experiences.

The 5 current working topics of the SWBC are the following:

Communication
Stress and mental health, general wellness
Building condition, comfort, and safety
Technology and fabrication
Structure and culture of the School

The Azrieli School Student Well-being Committee is trying to collect student feedback to open a dialogue and to improve student experiences. This is a tool for conversation. Information will be shared and discussed.

The role of this portal is to understand student experience and gather data in order to, as best we can, serve the students at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism and support your well-being needs. There is no guarantee that we can resolve or act upon all the suggestions and feedback given, however, our aim is to gather information from our students in order to make informed decisions moving forward.

*This is not a regularly monitored portal, and is intended to be used for feedback, NOT for emergency situations. For support and access to resources related to well-being, please view our resource links.

Feedback

How could student well-being be improved at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism? Please use THIS FORM or click the button below to describe your suggestions, concerns or thoughts on well-being at the school. You can consider broad areas of improvement in terms of well-being and mental health programs, make suggestions for new extracurricular programs or tutorials, speak to conditions of the physical or working environment at the school, etc. Please be as specific as you desire.

Resources

In an on-campus emergency, please contact Campus Security (613-520-4444).

Student Health and Counselling Services

Carleton University Student Resources

Therapy Assisted Online (TAO)
https://students.carleton.ca/services/therapy-assisted-online/

Academic Accomodations

Carleton is committed to providing academic accessibility for all individuals. You may need special arrangements to meet your academic obligations during the term. For an accommodation request the processes are as follows:

Pregnancy obligation: write to your instructor with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details see link below.

Religious obligation: write to your instructor with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details see link below Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: The Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) provides services to students with Learning Disabilities (LD), psychiatric/mental health disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), chronic medical conditions, and impairments in mobility, hearing, and vision. If you have a disability requiring academic accommodations in this course, please contact PMC at 613-520-6608 or pmc@carleton.ca for a formal evaluation. If you are already registered with the PMC, contact your PMC coordinator to send me your Letter of Accommodation at the beginning of the term, and no later than two weeks before the first in-class scheduled test or exam requiring accommodation (if applicable). After requesting accommodation from PMC, meet with your instructor to ensure accommodation arrangements are made. Please consult the PMC website for the deadline to request accommodations for the formally-scheduled exam (if applicable).
https://carleton.ca/pmc/current-students/academic-accommodations/

Survivors of Sexual Violence
As a community, Carleton University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working and living environment where sexual violence will not be tolerated, and survivors are supported through academic accommodations as per Carleton’s Sexual Violence Policy. For more information about the services available at the university and to obtain information about sexual violence and/or support:
https://carleton.ca/sexual-violence-support/

Accommodation for Student Activities
Carleton University recognizes the substantial benefits, both to the individual student and for the university, that result from a student participating in activities beyond the classroom experience. Reasonable accommodation must be provided to students who compete or perform at the national or international level. Please contact your instructor with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. https://carleton.ca/senate/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-for-Student-Activities-1.pdf

For more information on academic accommodation, please contact the departmental administrator or visit: https://students.carleton.ca/course-outline/

Accessibility

Computer Specifications

For your studies in Architecture, aim to purchase a laptop with a powerful CPU (at least a 6-core Intel i7 or equivalent), 16GB of RAM (expandable to 32GB or more), a dedicated NVIDIA RTX graphics card, a 1TB SSD, and a 15”/16″ or larger display. (We strongly recommend a Laptop PC over a Mac System. Windows Operating System is generally preferred for architecture software compatibility.)

Specifications – Laptop PC

Screen/Display

Minimum: 15.6/16″ or Higher FHD/UHD Display.
Recommended: 16″ or larger.
Why: A larger display allows for better visualization of large models and plans.

Processor (CPU)

Minimum: Intel Core i7 13th Gen or AMD Ryzen 7.
Recommended: Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9.
Why: Architecture software and 3D modeling tasks are CPU-intensive, so a powerful processor is crucial for smooth performance.

RAM Memory

Minimum: 16GB DDR5.
Recommended: 32GB or more.
Why: Architecture software and large projects require ample RAM to handle complex models and simulations.

Internal Hard Drive Minimum: 500GB SSD

Recommended: 1TB SSD or more.
Why: SSDs provide significantly faster boot times and application loading compared to traditional hard drives.
**(Also –An external hard drive is recommended for backup purposes)

Graphics Card (GPU)

Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4GB GDDR6.
Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 or higher.
Why: A dedicated graphics card is essential for rendering 3D models and handling demanding graphics tasks.

Wireless Card

Built-in default wireless

Other Considerations:
*Operating System: Windows is generally preferred for architecture software compatibility.
** An external hard drive is importantfor Data Backup and Security but also increased storage capacity
***Ports: Ensure the laptop has sufficient USB-A and/or USB-C ports for connecting peripherals and displays.

Lastly, if possible –protect your purchase: by getting an extended warranty (1–4 years)

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