Considering MArch at 50; green consideration

kanihoncho
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:22:34 +0000

In the past I did 2 years EE with 3.8 GPA but was bored. I was an air traffic controller in the USMC. I then pursued a AAS in Photography/Graphic Communications with a 3.8. Then a BFA in Visual Design (UMass) with a 3.7. I scored about 1150 on my SAT years ago when my interest in education was unfocused.

I’m not worried about my abilities to compete. I do feel that green (sustainable) architecture is imperative at this time in earth’s history and I want to contribute. Architecture also seems like the next logical step for me.

What programs should I consider? (I am researching as I write this) I do not want to attend “elite” schools (Yale, RISD, UVa, etc), I want to attend “practical” and somewhat open “alternative” schools where green is taken seriously - energy conservation, emerging and alternative materials, etc.

Many thanks for your advice.