*Program Overview* 

*Duration*: 2 years (4 semesters) 

*Focus Areas*: Building systems integration, sustainable design, structural engineering, smart buildings, and project management. 

 

*Program Objectives* 

1. Develop expertise in designing and optimizing building systems (HVAC, lighting, acoustics, and structural systems). 

2. Train professionals in sustainable and energy-efficient building practices (e.g., LEED, BREEAM). 

3. Integrate emerging technologies like BIM (Building Information Modeling), IoT, and smart building automation. 

 

*Course Structure* 

 

*Year 1: Core Courses* 

*Semester 1* 

- Advanced Building Systems Engineering 

- Structural Analysis & Design for Buildings 

- Sustainable Architecture & Green Building Standards (LEED, Passive House) 

- Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Digital Design Tools 

- Research Methods in Architectural Engineering 

 

*Semester 2* 

- HVAC Systems Design & Energy Efficiency 

- Smart Building Technologies (IoT, Automation, and Controls) 

- Advanced Materials for Construction (e.g., Smart Materials, Composites) 

- Urban Infrastructure & Resilience Planning 

- Elective I (e.g., Renewable Energy Integration in Buildings) 

 

*Year 2: Specialization & Research* 

*Semester 3* 

- Building Acoustics & Lighting Design 

- Fire Safety Engineering & Risk Management 

- Construction Project Management (Agile, Lean, and BIM Collaboration) 

- Elective II (e.g., Zero-Energy Building Design) 

- Elective III (e.g., Seismic Retrofitting of Structures) 

- *Thesis/Dissertation Work (Phase I)* 

 

*Semester 4* 

- *Thesis/Dissertation Work (Phase II)* 

- *Industry Internship* (optional) 

- Technical Seminar & Viva Voce 

 

*Electives* 

- Advanced BIM & Digital Twins 

- Energy Modelling & Simulation (e.g., Energy Plus, IESVE) 

- Smart Cities & Urban Analytics 

- Historic Preservation & Adaptive Reuse 

- Building Envelope Design & Performance 

- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 

- Robotics in Construction (3D Printing, Drones) 

- Climate-Responsive Architecture 

 

*Labs & Practical Training* 

1. *BIM Lab*: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Dynamo for integrated design. 

2. *Energy Simulation Lab*: Tools like Energy Plus, Design Builder, and Open Studio. 

3. *Smart Building Lab*: IoT sensors, KNX, and Building Management Systems (BMS). 

4. *Structural Testing Lab*: Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, SAP2000) and material stress testing. 

5. *Acoustics & Lighting Lab*: Measurement tools for sound insulation and daylighting analysis. 

 

*Research & Projects* 

- *Thesis/Dissertation*: Focus on innovations like net-zero energy buildings, AI-driven design optimization, or resilient infrastructure. 

- *Capstone Projects*: Collaborate with industry partners on real-world challenges (e.g., retrofitting old buildings for sustainability). 

- *Competitions: Participate in events like the *Solar Decathlon or ASCE Sustainable Infrastructure Challenge. 

 

*Industry Integration* 

- *Internships*: With firms specializing in sustainable design (e.g., Arup, SOM), construction tech startups, or government urban planning agencies. 

- *Workshops*: Guest lectures by experts on topics like circular economy in construction or digital fabrication. 

- *Site Visits*: Case studies of iconic projects (e.g., The Edge in Amsterdam, Bosco Verticale in Milan). 

 

*Key Textbooks & Resources* 

- *Sustainable Design: *Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough 

- *BIM: *BIM Handbook by Chuck Eastman et al. 

- *HVAC: *Heating, Cooling, Lighting by Norbert Lechner 

- *Software*: 

  - BIM: Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD 

  - Energy Modelling: Energy Plus, IESVE 

  - Structural Analysis: ETABS, STAAD.Pro