
Research
Areas

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