Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology - School of Architecture - The University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology - School of Architecture - The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology
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Post-Professional Degree: MSC Sustainable Building Technology
Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology is a 30 credit post-professional degree that answers the need for practitioners in a diverse number of fields to gain a more comprehensive understanding of new emerging technologies in the areas of sustainability and building performance. Students in this program will gain expertise in three primary areas:
Advanced design of building system integration
Advanced environmental system design
Advanced performance-based design
Students with a professional degree in architecture, interior design, civil engineering, and architectural engineering are all encouraged to apply. The degree plan is set up for working professionals and is unique compared to other building technology degrees for how it culminates with a design thesis.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The only program of its kind with studio courses in Texas with 30 credit hours: 21 hours of required courses including two studios, and 9 hours of electives, which include the following required courses:
Performance based design
Green design and construction
Energy use and conservation in architecture
Environmental control systems
Electives permit students to focus upon areas of interest including:
High performance facades
Digital research and prototyping
Construction sustainability
Advanced wood timber design
Digital fabrication methodology
Four tracks to accommodate busy working professionals:
3 consecutive semesters for full-time students
4 consecutive semesters for full-time students
4 non-consecutive semesters for full-time or part-time students
5 consecutive semesters for part-time students
Graduates will gain enhanced marketable skills:
Performance-based design data literacy
Energy conservation assessment and problem-solving
Cross-professional communication
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2018-28: “Demand for architects with a knowledge of ‘green design,’ also called sustainable design, is expected to continue. Architects should be needed to design buildings and structures that efficiently use resources, such as energy and water conservation; reduce waste and pollution; and apply environmentally friendly design, specifications, and materials.”1
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Course Sequence
COMPUTATIONAL PERFORMANCE TRACK
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5320
Performance-Based Design in Architecture
ARCH 5332
Energy Use and Conservation in Architecture
ARCH 5357
Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5367
High Performance Fa
ç
ades I
Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5326
Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5334
Digital Research and Prototyping
ARCH 5368
Green Design and Construction
ARCH 53xx
High Performance Fa
ç
ades II
Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs
Summer Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5695
Computational Performance Research Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 6 hrs
HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRACK
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5314
Historic Preservation and Restoration
ARCH 5320
Performance-Based Design in Architecture
ARCH 5332
Energy Use and Conservation in Architecture
ARCH 5357
Building Information Modeling and Visualization
Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs
Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5326
Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5368
Green Design and Construction
ARCH 53xx
Advanced Restoration Technology
ARCH 53xx
Elective
Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs
Summer Semester
Course Code
Course Name
ARCH 5695
Computational Performance Research Design Studio
Total Credit Hours: 6 hrs
Studio Culture Policy
Civilized behavior among students, faculty and staff based on mutual respect is expected in all settings but is particularly important in design studios due to their time-intensive nature.
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Arlington, TX 76019-0108
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