Specialization
Specializations
The Architectural Engineering programme has historically had study lines in structures, energy and indoor and the arctic. In the move to specialization we have now added new specializations based on our vision of the future of the architectural engineering discipline.
- Indoor Environment
- Energy Systems Design
- Structural design
- Digital Design Systems
- Arctic and Extreme Environments (including the Arctic Semester)
- Acoustics
- Sustainability and LCA
In most cases you may be interested in blends of these specializations (in fact we encourage this). It is also ok to not be sure exactly what you will take when you start, you are encouraged to develop your interests throughout the programme. Digitalisation and sustainability are disrupting the AEC industry in fascinating ways that offers you an opportunity to define your role in the future through our innovative programme.
The generic competences of the education requires that the students masters a mix of design capabilities combined with cutting edge focused civil engineering knowledge. This is not an architecture programme. You will need stronger engineering and science skills than are typically required in architecture programmes. This education is a blend of architecture and engineering, with the emphasis on creative and innovative science based engineering to support architects in the design process. You will provide a scientific foundation to the design and analysis process and then creatively collaborate with other members of the design team upon this foundation.
Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.