罗伦斯科技大学

Architectural engineers have a grasp of architecture design and are able to integrate various engineering systems in the building envelop to support such design. They use their specialized engineering skills to build structures that are durable, economical, and healthy. They are the “master builders” and thus are indispensable members of the design team: Architectural engineers analyze the site, building orientation, and exposure; design the heating, cooling, lighting, and power distribution systems; ensure fire protection; and design the structural elements of the building. The rigorously follow recognized design codes and standards utilized in practice.

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Complete your undergraduate and master’s studies in just five years with Lawrence Technological University’s Master of Science in Architectural Engineering, an intensive, integrated program that encompasses both undergraduate and graduate studies. With this degree – offered at only a handful of universities in the nation – you’ll be uniquely positioned as a “whole building professional” in the growing field of sustainable design and energy-efficient systems engineering for the built environment. You’ll learn to apply the skills of many engineering disciplines – structural, construction, mechanical, and electrical – to work collaboratively in the building.

Educational Objectives

In consultation with the Architectural Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) consisting of Alumni, employers, and current faculty, following are the program educational objectives (PEO's) for the Architectural Engineering program, as approved during the December 12, 2013 IAB meeting (4-0-0):

1. Acquire and articulate through written, visual and oral communication skills, the integration of building design and aesthetics with the knowledge to design mechanical, electrical and structural systems for the built environment.
2. Employ problem solving skills and awareness of emerging green technologies to create a culture for the collaborative design process, building systems integration and constructability, with leadership in energy efficiency, to support the worldwide need for skilled building designers and detailers.
3. Lead design and construction teams in the process and development of conceptual designs, design drawings, construction drawings and specifications and construction contract administration for building sustainability in a global market.

Student Outcomes

The Architectural Engineering program has documented the following student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives. The outcomes are based off of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 and have been restructured for the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Program

Graduates with a degree in Architectural Engineering have many career options:

• Architectural engineer
• Building inspector/engineer/manager
• Construction engineer/manager
• Design engineer/consultant
• Design firm manager/owner
• Electrical and lighting systems engineer
• Green building designer/energy engineer
• Mechanical heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) engineer
• Professor/researcher
• Project Manager
• Sales/applications engineer
• Structural Engineer