Portal:Architectural engineering

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".

Major specializations

• Architecture
• Structural engineering
• Construction engineering
• Construction management
• Project management
• Green building
• Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing and piping (hydronics)
• Fire protection engineering
• Acoustics, noise & vibration control
• Building power systems
• Lighting
• Building transportation systems

Subjects of interest

• Building construction
• Energy efficiency, Energy conservation, or Energy demand management
• Renewable energy
• Solar energy
• Green buildings
• Intelligent buildings
• Autonomous buildings
• Indoor air quality
• Thermal comfort

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

Engineering science courses in

• Statics and dynamics
• Strength of materials
• Structural analysis
• Basic circuits
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Engineering economics
• Computer programming
• Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)

Engineering design courses in

• Structures (e.g., steel, concrete, and/or wood design)
• Construction
• Power and lighting systems
• Plumbing and piping systems
• Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Senior design project
• Electives

See also

• Architectural engineering

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