Master in Sustainable Design and Construction

School of Science and Engineering

Academic Freedom to Discover Your Purpose
Open Curriculum Design at Atlantic International University

The Master’s program in Sustainable Design and Construction aims to enable students to identify and understand the environmental, social and economic resources and flows of places and their surroundings, as well as to seek synergistic architectural solutions that adapt to them and make appropriate use of them. Site analysis is the basis for creating appropriate and durable solutions.

Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

Core Courses and Topics in Sustainable Design and Construction

Biological wastewater treatment and treated water reuse
Water purification
Rainwater harvesting
Constructed wetlands
Building envelope shape management strategies
Solar geometry and sunlight control
Photovoltaic solar energy
Integrated water management strategies
Efficient solar energy and solar heat management

systems
Integrated energy management strategies
High and low tech water treatment and efficient water management systems
Quantitative diagnosis of building thermal performance
Quantitative climate analysis
Solar thermal energy
Energy efficiency modeling
Legislation for energy modeling

Orientation Courses

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in Sustainable Design and Construction

Masters Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Master Thesis (7,500 words)
Publication: Each Master of Education graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Employment Opportunities in Sustainable Design and Construction

Architect
Architectural Drafter
Consultant
Project Manager
Interior Designer
Surveyor
Builder

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