Environmental Studies in Architecture and Urban Design

Description

This course discuses the issue of environmentally conscious design. It consists of four main parts:(1) the philosophy of environmental design(2) the Physical Environmental including Geology, Geomorphology, Energy Resources and Climate, and their influence on building and site design(3) the natural environment including Soils, Materials, Energy and Ecology and,(4) the Principles of Strategic Environmental Assessment.

Program

M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering and Environemental Design

Objectives

• Upon completion of the course, student should be able to perform an environmentalrnsite analysis of various projects based on their knowledge of user requirements andrndifferent physical aspects. Student would also be able to understand natural andrnbuilt environment.