Penn State’s MS in Architectural Engineering prepares students to design and analyze high-performance buildings through advanced studies in lighting, HVAC, structural systems, acoustics, and energy simulation. The program blends aesthetics and engineering to produce smart, sustainable structures. Students gain hands-on experience with building information modeling (BIM), parametric tools, and performance analysis, collaborating with architects and engineers across disciplines.
Modeling building energy usage using dynamic simulation software
Designing daylighting systems to optimize occupant comfort
Evaluating structural retrofitting techniques for seismic resilience
Developing a smart HVAC control algorithm based on occupancy
Designing acoustic treatments for open office environments
Simulating fire evacuation routes using performance-based codes
Analyzing embodied carbon in structural material alternatives
Creating a BIM-integrated maintenance scheduling tool
Studying HVAC performance in naturally ventilated spaces
Designing a high-rise building with mixed structural systems
Developing a LEED certification plan for campus buildings
Modeling thermal bridges and their energy implications
Prototyping a modular MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) pod
Evaluating renewable energy integration in urban building clusters
Creating augmented reality tools for construction planning
Merge structural, mechanical, and energy innovation to build smarter, greener architecture at Penn State.
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