Architectural Engineering
In our Architectural Engineering programme we seek innovative and inspiring architectural solutions for environmental and societal issues. We are driven by the need to think differently about our building culture. Understanding existing potentials, knowing the possibilities of renewal and discovering how to design, innovate and change are central themes of Architectural Engineering. Focus areas are circularity, climate design, digital manufacturing, product design, material research, structural mechanics and computational modelling.
Focus and approach
Architectural Engineering encourages students to explore their role as architects in facing today’s challenges. Under the guidance of a team of enthusiastic design tutors and together with various stakeholders, students search for innovative technical solutions for diverse problems in various contexts in both the Netherlands and abroad (i.e. Indonesia and the Caribbean). The three main research by design domains promoted by Architectural Engineering are ‘Make’, ‘Flow’ and ‘Stock’. Each domain requires a different approach and offers unique design solutions, while creating multiple value for the built environment together.
Programme
Architectural Engineering offers a set of inspiring studios:
MSc 1
In MSc 1 'EXTREME architecture' the close connection between architecture and technology in an extreme geographical context is explored.
Programme MSc 1 fall semester 2024 (pdf)
MSc 2
In MSc 2 'Bucky Lab A'* students design and build prototypes (as part) of an innovative and sustainable building concept.
Programme MSc 2 Bucky Lab spring semester 2024 (pdf)
EXTREME Technology is a MSc 2 course for Building Technology students, but is open for architecture students.
MSc 3
In MSc 3/4 'Architectural Engineering Graduation Studio' (aE Studio) students define their own graduation assignment, related to different selected contexts, societal challenges and technical topics. The first semester (MSc3) consists of research into a technical topic in relation to architecture. During the second semester (MSc4) research and design are further developed, resulting in an integrated design. More information about the approach of aE studio and the student work can be found in the aE Journal series on BK Books, a yearly publication of Architectural Engineering.
Programme MSc 3 spring semester 2025 (pdf)
Staff
Prof.ir. Thijs Asselbergs, ir. Ferry Adema, Dr. Ing. Marcel Bilow, ir. Gilbert Koskamp, arch. Mauro Parravicini, ir. Roel van de Pas, ir. Job Schroën, ir. Mo Smit, ir. Anne Snijders, ir. Paddy Tomesen, ir. Engbert v/d Zaag
Additional information
For detailed course descriptions, please visit the study guide:
MSc 1 (only in fall semester)
MSc 2* (only in spring semester)
MSc 3
* The MSc2 semester of the Architecture track consists of a 5 EC compulsory course and 10 EC of track-specific Architecture electives in the third quarter, followed by a 15 EC (intra)disciplinary elective in the fourth quarter, which can be an intensive architectural research and design project or an intradisciplinary elective in which you are challenged to work together with students from other tracks on overarching themes.