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Program Requirements

The 2-year program is for students with degrees in architecture or engineering. Students with a professional 5-year architecture degree and significant work experience may qualify for advanced standing and complete the program in 3 semesters.

Research + Study Areas

Studies are centered around thesis research, supported by seminars and electives from architecture, engineering and related fields. Students are guided through their study and thesis by a thesis committee composed of a minimum of three faculty.

Areas include:

  • Active and passive solar design
  • Computer aided architectural design
  • Computer aided structural design
  • Computer aided energy analysis
  • Computer applications in architecture
  • Design in response to natural forces
  • Design for wind and seismic forces
  • Ecology and sustainable systems
  • Energy and natural lighting Industrial construction processes
  • Integration of architectural technology
  • Light-weight and space structures
  • Materials / methods of construction
  • Theory of architectural technology

 

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