Architectural engineering
Engineering discipline focused on building systems and sustainability.
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Architectural engineering applies scientific principles to the engineering design of buildings and building systems.[1] It unites structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, acoustical, and construction engineering within interdisciplinary team environments.[1] Because people spend 86% of their time indoors, architectural engineers concentrate on indoor building environments that prioritize human well-being.[1]
Quick Facts
- Field
- Architectural engineering (building engineering)
- Known for
- Whole-building design integrating structural
- mechanical
- electrical
- and sustainable systems
Facts from the source article.
Key facts and history
Architectural engineers address challenges from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to constructing resilient buildings.[2] Sustainable engineering guides architectural engineers to design systems that maintain environmental balance for future generations.[3] In Japan, a "first-class architect" serves as both architect and building engineer.[4] Building design by architectural engineers incorporates the newest scientific findings and technological tools.[2]
The built environment—including buildings, bridges, towers, and walls—is the focus of structural engineering's analysis and design work.[5]
What the research sources say
The Penn State Architectural Engineering program states that graduates are widely considered creative systems engineers with formal training in creativity and design.[1] The same source identifies architectural engineering as the discipline with the highest potential to combat climate change.[1] Penn State AE reports virtually 100% placement upon graduation for the last three decades.[1] Over 90% of all architectural engineering students at Penn State secured internships during the summer of 2019.[1]
Approximately 50% of all architectural engineering students at Penn State participate in an international educational activity.[1] The Penn State AE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.[1]
References
- "Penn State Engineering: Architectural Engineering What is architectural engineering?", www.ae.psu.edu. facts only, no text reused. ae.psu.edu
- Wikipedia, "Architectural engineering" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Penn State Engineering: Architectural Engineering What is architectural engineering?", www.ae.psu.edu; "What is Architectural Engineering?", Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Architectural engineering" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Sustainable Development", International Institute for Sustainable Development (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Architectural engineering" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Architects / Building Engineers in Japan", The Japan Architectural Education and Information Center, p. 5; "What's the difference between an architect and a building designer?", BUILD; Murray, "The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance", Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1986, p. 242 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Architectural engineering" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "FAO online publication"; "What is a structural engineer", RMG Engineers, 2015-11-30 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
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- Wikipedia: Architectural engineering (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Word definitions: the Codexery glossary, each quoted from its Wikipedia article.
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