Architecture (Energy Perf/Climate Responsive Arch), MS
Program Overview
This Master's program in Architecture (Energy Perf/Climate Responsive Arch) educates students in energy-efficient building design and energy technology. The program features a required core, electives, and a culminating experience, and is taught by exceptional faculty using a variety of methods. Graduates often pursue careers as architects, energy modelers, or sustainability consultants.
Program Outline
Outline:
Required Core (21 credit hours)
- Courses focus on natural energies at the building boundary due to climate and site
- Thermal and optic behavior of building materials and components
- Passive and low-energy architectural systems for heating, cooling and lighting
- Integration with mechanical systems
- Additional courses available for advanced study and research
Electives (3 or 6 credit hours)
- Students select additional courses to meet desired learning objectives
Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours)
- Students choose between:
- Applied Project: 3 credit hours of electives + 3 credit hours ATE 593
Teaching:
- Faculty: Exceptional faculty with expertise in energy-efficient building design and energy technology.
- Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, hands-on projects, and research opportunities.
- Unique approaches: Interdisciplinary collaboration, real-world case studies, and a focus on sustainability.
Careers:
- Graduates often pursue careers as:
- Architects
- Energy modelers
- Sustainability consultants
Other:
- **Program is approved for STEM-OPT extension for international students.
- **Application is selective and cannot be deferred.
Contact:
- The Design School
- CDN 162
- designgrad@asu.edu
- 480-965-3536
References:
Arizona State University: A Comprehensive Overview
Overview:
Arizona State University (ASU) is a top-ranked research university located in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is known for its innovative approach to education, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. ASU is recognized for its commitment to inclusivity, serving learners at all stages of life and fostering a diverse and welcoming community.
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Job and career resources, internship opportunities, and career counseling.Student Life and Campus Experience:
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Top-Ranked Programs:
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Prerequisites:
- A bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the following fields:
- Four-year Bachelor of Science in landscape architecture or a master's degree in landscape architecture from an institution offering the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board-accredited degree program in landscape architecture
- Engineering degree (BS or MS) with a background in building sustainability issues
- Science degree (BS or MS) with a background in building sustainability issues
Minimum GPA:
- 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or
- 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
- Minimum score for admission:
- 80 on the TOEFL iBT® taken in a testing center
- Mechanical and civil engineering and construction majors are particularly suited for the BS or MS program in engineering.
- Applicants should see the program website for application deadlines and admission terms.
