Green architecture
Green architecture is a specialized niche in the industry of design and construction. As our country moves toward a more sustainable future, the need for green architecture is increasingly important. Most architecture schools have dedicated a part of their curriculum to address this growing trend. However, there are schools that take it a step further and specialize in sustainable design.
California Polytechnic State University
The College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University has been given an award by the American Institute of Architects for the well-rounded sustainable design education that the school offers its students. Cal Poly has an extensive course offering in sustainability, with more than 170 classes from which to choose.
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
805-756-1311
caed.calpoly.edu
Yale University
Yale School of Architecture offers several degree programs with a focus on sustainability. The most notable program for those interested in green architecture is their joint-degree program in architecture and environmental management. This Master of Architecture program focuses on the interrelationship between the ecosystem and architectural design.
Yale School of Architecture
Yale University
180 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2288
architecture.yale.edu
University of Tennessee
The College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee has been recognized and given an award by the American Institute of Architects for the school's focus on green architecture. The University of Tennessee offers degree concentrations in sustainable design with a concentration in high-performance building technology and sustainable building and urban design.
College of Architecture and Design
University of Tennessee
1715 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-5265
arch.utk.edu
University of Miami
The University of Miami's School of Architecture is committed to promoting environmental responsibility in both their architectural and urban design courses. The school teaches vernacular architecture, which is by nature a sustainable design type that works with the land on which it is built. The well-respected urban planning curriculum at the University of Miami is primarily based on a movement called New Urbanism. This movement takes the students away from the wasteful planning that is responsible for the urban sprawl of today and instead teaches about more compact and walkable communities.
School of Architecture
University of Miami
1223 Dickinson Drive
Miami, FL 33146
305-284-3438
arc.miami.edu
University of Virginia
The School of Architecture at the University of Virginia offers two main programs for students interested in green architecture. The School of Architecture's Urban and Environmental Planning program boasts a strong concern for community sustainability. This concern serves as the foundation for all courses within the program and provides students with a solid understanding of ecological impacts of urbanism. The Master of Architecture post-professional degree offers a focus on ecologically sustainable design for both buildings and communities.
School of Architecture
University of Virginia
Campbell Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904
434-924-3715
arch.virginia.edu
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