In line with Abu Dhabi’s aim to transform its urban fabric into a model of sustainable urbanization, through supporting cross-disciplinary research, and to deliver more improved environmental designs, the Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture program goals are to incorporate the best international practices of environmental design into contemporary architecture and to prepare students to lead innovative sustainable solutions in the UAE and the region.
The program aims to promote advanced research and innovation in sustainable architecture in the UAE, the region, and internationally, and contribute to a sustainable design practice and research-based knowledge towards sustainable regional architecture. The program offers its graduates a highly rewarding scientific degree that will improve their chances and contribute to the progress of their career. The program will enable its graduates to develop research skills in environmental design, Sustainable Architecture and integration of latest practices that lead to innovative design solutions.
The courses are taught by faculty with recognized academic and professional backgrounds. The curriculum prepares students for doctoral programs, and provides architectural designers/researchers with the qualitative and quantitative knowledge, methods, and tools that are appropriate for regional desert environments in order to implement sustainable designs in the professional practice. The Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture Program (MSSA) is a 30-credit-hour program that includes 24-27 hours of coursework and 3 credit hours for the Capstone Project or 6 credit hours for the Thesis option.
The Program accepts graduates and practicing professionals with degrees related to the Built Environment, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning.
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