Institute of Design and Construction
Institute of Design and Construction, was a non-profit technical college located in Brooklyn, New York, that was founded in 1947 and closed in 2015. Its founder was Vito P. Battista, a first generation Italian-American architect, civic leader and member of the New [York State Assembly] from 1969 to 1974.
IDC offered Associate degrees in Building Construction Technology and Architectural Design Technology as well as a variety of continuing and professional education courses. It was registered by the New York [State Department of Education], but due to declining student enrollment and accreditation concerns by the New York State [Board of Regents], IDC voluntarily ceased operations in July 2015.