The Architectural Engineering (AE) program is one-of-a-kind in North America. The AE program is designed to meet the large current and future demand for engineers technically skilled in the whole scope of building design, construction, assessment, repair and refurbishment. The program emphasizes the design process, communication, and collaboration between engineering and architecture.
Through the program's studio focus, and exposure to open-ended design problems, students engage in hands-on experience, coupled with peer learning. During their third year, Architectural Engineering students will directly collaborate with Architecture students and spend two academic terms at the School of Architecture in Cambridge.
Graduates of the AE program will be uniquely skilled engineers with both the technical knowledge and design skills necessary to become industry leaders. Architectural Engineering is a CEAB accredited program giving students the opportunity to apply for their Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.).
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AE inagural capstone setting a high bar
AE inagural capstone setting a high bar
Miniature building façades- a transdisciplinary lab
This February, the second year Architectural Engineering students designed, constructed, and tested miniature façades with the aim to reduce electricity consumption due to heating but also avoid overheating due to excessive solar gains through windows.
Students were assigned a window-to-wall ratio and challenged to consider the effects of both heat loss and solar heat gains on indoor occupant comfort. This resulted in some interesting façade material choices and some innovative shading device designs.
Another Milestone- Calling of an Architectural Engineer
On February 4th, the first Architectural Engineering graduating class participated in the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer (Iron Ring Ceremony) where they received their Iron Rings.
This event marks another milestone achieved by the AE class of 2023. Congratulations!