Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Architecture - Sustainable Design in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,839
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Architecture with a specialization in sustainable design [MS ARCH in Sustainable Design] is an advanced post-professional program for students concentrating on sustainable design research and implementation across various scales, from energy-efficient structures to improved urban planning and intelligent development.
Prior to the widespread adoption of air-conditioning, climate-responsive architecture wasn't just desirable but essential. Passive design strategies—harnessing solar cycles and optimizing natural airflow—were common practice long before the term existed. Since the World Commission on Environment and Development characterized sustainability as fulfilling current requirements without jeopardizing future generations' capacity to meet theirs, we've gained deeper insight into how technological advancements can simultaneously create challenges and remedies. Leveraging our position in Houston, the global energy hub, this program maintains close ties with the UH Energy research initiative, fostering academic-industry partnerships on interdisciplinary projects aimed at enhancing our constructed surroundings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcript showing undergraduate degree conferral. English-translation of official documents required.
Portfolio, PDF file not to exceed 50MB.
Statement of Intent. This should be included as a part of the portfolio submission. It can also be uploaded as a Creative Writing Sample if the candidate does not have another sample of this type of writing to share.
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5
Portfolio, PDF file not to exceed 50MB.
Statement of Intent. This should be included as a part of the portfolio submission. It can also be uploaded as a Creative Writing Sample if the candidate does not have another sample of this type of writing to share.
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,839