Course General Description

This course will equip you with the necessary skills to integrate environmental design principles from an early stage in the design process, enabling you to deliver truly sustainable buildings. It is a design-based master’s degree that provides advanced training in integrated environmental design and sustainability in architecture. It is intended primarily for postgraduate students and practitioners in architecture and the building industry who wish to broaden their knowledge in sustainable building design, and the application of environmental design principles and practice in architectural projects. It is also targeted at individuals who wish to pursue research careers in sustainable design related areas

School General Description

The University of Nottingham is a public research university in the UK city of Nottingham. The city’s first civil college opened in 1881 and its foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister, WE Gladstone. Over the years, the University of Nottingham has taught a number of outstanding students who have gone on to become Nobel prize winners, leading scientists, politicians, novelists and Olympic gold medallists. Today, the university is home to five faculties: Arts, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and Social Sciences. Nottingham is known for having a vibrant social scene and is home to a students’ union that supports an eclectic range of organisations, societies, student groups, campaigns and community projects. Its motto translates into English as ‘A city is built on wisdom.’