Topic:Architectural engineering

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Contents 1 Major specializations 2 Subjects of interest 3 Coursework 4 See also 5 External links

An architectural engineer applies the skills of many engineering disciplines to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and renovation of buildings while paying attention to their impacts on the surrounding environment. In countries such as Canada, the UK and Australia, architectural engineering is more commonly known as Building engineering, building systems engineering, or building services engineering. In some languages, such as Korean, "architect" is literally translated as "architectural engineer".

[edit] Coursework

Curricula vary considerably between universities, but the following are often present in ABET-accredited four- or five-year B.S. in architectural engineering degree programs in the U.S.:

• An introduction to architectural engineering
• Two courses in English
• Five courses in mathematics (calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, probability)
• Two courses in physics
• One course in chemistry
• One course in science (e.g., geology, environment, biology)
• Several courses in humanities/social sciences (e.g., architectural history, sociology)
• Two courses in architectural design
• Two courses in building materials and construction

[edit] See also

• Architectural engineering

[edit] External links

For all architectural engineers:

• The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)
• The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

For the specializations:

• The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)
• The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
• The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
• The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
• The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
• The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Other links:

• Strawjet