諾丁漢大學(xué)

This course focuses on bringing environmental considerations to the forefront of architectural design.

Overview

This course will equip you with the necessary skills to integrate environmental design principles from an early stage in the design process, enabling you to deliver truly sustainable buildings.

It is a design-based master’s degree that provides advanced training in integrated environmental design and sustainability in architecture. It is intended primarily for postgraduate students and practitioners in architecture and the building industry who wish to broaden their knowledge in sustainable building design, and the application of environmental design principles and practice in architectural projects. It is also targeted at individuals who wish to pursue research careers in sustainable design related areas.

The course builds on a unique project-based approach and focuses on the role of the architect as the designer with specialised sustainable design knowledge and skills.

Key facts

• The Department of Architecture and Built Environment aims to develop your vocational skills and the environmentally responsible attitude necessary in today’s rapidly changing world
• The department enjoys strong collaborative links with overseas institutions. You may have the opportunity to attended conferences, seminars and training courses both in the UK and abroad
• The department has strong collaborative links with architectural practices and environmental design consultants in the UK and abroad; experts in the field are often invited to give you lectures, tutorials, and participate in design reviews
• You may have the chance to meet and collaborate with some of the best-known people in the field
• This course can help you to broaden your careers horizon, develop critical thinking skills, as well interpersonal communication and professional presentation skills
• The course offers cross-disciplinary interaction and debate, as you work with professionals from other industrial sectors and share experience, and can enhance your professional network of contacts and support
• The personal benefits of this course include a broadening career horizon, development of critical thinking skills, development of interpersonal communication and professional presentation skills, cross disciplinary interaction and debate, working with professionals from other industrial sectors and sharing experience, as well as enhancing your professional network of contacts and support
• This course does not currently convey professional accreditation in the UK