Architecture and Environmental Design MEng

The MEng provides an education in architecture with an engineering specialisation in the design of environmental systems for buildings. The course is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for exemption from the Part One professional examination, and by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as a route to Chartered Engineer status. For those wishing to become professional architects, the MEng course is followed by one year's supervised professional experience before embarking on the two-year DipArch (see DipArch for further details) and one further year's professional experience culminating in a Part Three exam. for further details) and one further year's professional experience culminating in a Part Three exam.
Year one
This year is structured around a core studio module that develops key design skills and techniques. Supporting modules cover fundamental ideas and concepts relating to environmental design, construction, structural design, and architectural theory. The year also introduces mathematical tools that support the design of environmentally responsible building systems.
Year two
You will study modules that explore the concepts behind the active and passive systems used to provide healthy, comfortable conditions for building occupants. The design studio serves as a forum to explore the application of these ideas and material covered in structures, construction and architectural history.
Year three
Studio projects offered in the third year seek to extend your ability to tackle briefs for more complex building types. These are linked to environmental systems modules that provide material to inform this work. Independent research skills are nurtured through completion of a dissertation that allows you to develop a specialism in a relevant area of your own choice.
Year four
The final year introduces advanced environmental design techniques, that facilitate...