The conditions for a symbiotic relationship between buildings and the urban environments they form and occupy are the main concern of the MSc and MArch in Sustainable Environmental Design. The dynamic energy exchanges characterizing this relation foster distinct changes in the climates of cities, the environmental performance of buildings and the comfort and energy use of their inhabitants. Knowledge and understanding of the physical principles underlying these exchanges, along with the conceptual and computational tools to translate them into an ecological architecture and urbanism, form the core of the taught programme in sustainable environmental design. This is structured in two consecutive phases. Phase I is common to MSc and MArch candidates and is organised around joint studio projects that are undertaken in teams combining both groups. Phase II is focused on dissertation projects which are undertaken individually supported by regular seminars and tutorials.

Applications are still accepted for the 2012-13 academic year which starts September 2012. The application form which can be downloaded from this site gives information on eligibility and details of supporting documentation required. For further information on applications contact: gradinfo@aaschool.ac.uk For any other information on the taught programme in Sustainable Environmental Design, contact: Dr Simos Yannas, Director MSc & MArch Sustainable Environmental Design simos@aaschool.ac.uk