<p>For those who think that arch prorams in north america are simply too theoretical incomprehensive (with all those theory courses and a few structural design courses stuffed in here and there), what you really to look at is an engineering program in the UK. For example, you will see that “building environmental engineering” is one of the fields listed under engineering, and there are a lot of programs which would give you a real-world advantage through courses (note UK schools use this word for “degree program” through) like: thermal modeling, energy efficiency - although you’d be late in receiving an arch’s license, who really needs it that early since new architects don’t get to do design anyway. By the way it seems to be that M.eng (which is possibly master of engineering) programs are ones we can apply to directly - I think they combine M with B in UK and just add the extra years on top so M’s are like 5. Have fun looking for a good program and hope we all get a role in a sustainable future! Here is the general site: <a href=“http://www.ucas.com%5B/url%5D”>www.ucas.com</a></p>
<p>I think you’re right about some things. I don’t think you have to go out of the states to get a good, solid education in whatever type of architecture you want. There are some good programs which specilize in green design in the states also. I do think that the UK has something over the US in this area though. David Adjaye gave a great lecture in pittsburgh yesterday, and he never once had to spout that he was being green with his architecture, but it was obvious. I feel that those from the states creating green buildings rave about this aspect a lot more, like they’re special or something. There’s just a different mindset between the two contenents.</p>