General description
Architectural engineers are involved in all facets of designing buildings and building systems, including planning, structural form finding, structural design, design of services, building envelopes, indoor climate, fire safety and acoustics.
MSc graduates in architectural engineering at DTU combine in-depth knowledge of engineering technology with the ability to work closely with other professionals in building design. Where a traditional MSc in Civil Engineering has high competences in the analysis and documentation of final designs, the MSc in Architectural Engineering from DTU is specially well-equipped to participate in early phases of a design process, where important decisions about the overall shape, structure, and functionality of the building are decided on the basis of limited information. This calls for a good basic understanding of the behavior of buildings and structures and for an ability to define and treat simple engineering models leading to conclusions concerning constructability and performance based on a minimum of parameters.
The MSc education in Architectural Engineering offers study-lines in structural and functional design. Additional individual specialization is possible through elective courses comprising a variety of subjects such as structural glazing, seismic design, light structures, facades, acoustics, lighting, construction management, and town planning. It is also possible to earn an MSc in Architectural Engineering without a study-line. The MSc in Architectural Engineering imparts a number of general competences common to all students in contrast with the optional study-lines. The former comprise advanced building design, integrated design, component design, fire safety, building acoustics, and a general knowledge about the technology of the study-lines.
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