Nottingham, University of, MEng (Hons), Architecture and Environmental Design

Year 1: The 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 2: Students 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 3: Studio projects offered in the 3rd year seek to extend their 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 students to develop a specialism in a relevant area of their own choice. Year 4: The final year introduces advanced environmental design techniques, that facilitate a holistic approach to design; the year culminates in the completion of a major studio project where students are expected to bring all of their skills to bear in response to a brief for the design of a complex building.