Master of Architecture specialisation in Sustainable Design - Research 120

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Sustainability has become an important issue worldwide. Sustainable Design investigates how to apply sustainable practises to the design, construction and usability of buildings and the built environment.
You will research ways to enhance energy efficiency, use renewable resources and ensure that buildings utilise the natural environment to operate sustainably in everyday operation.
The School of Architecture and Planning is New Zealand’s leading tertiary educator in the architecture/built environment field*. Your research will be supported by leading academics and practitioners who are dedicated to sustainable practice.

The Master of Architecture in Sustainable Design is a research-based programme that allows you to explore the areas of sustainable design of most interest to you.
Possible research topics could include:
- Building envelope design
- Design practices for sustainable outcomes
- Energy efficiency in new and existing buildings
- Indoor environmental quality, including thermal and visual comfort, and indoor air quality
- Integration of renewable resources
- Sustainable building technologies and materials
- Waste reduction

Those who specialise in Sustainable Design are highly sought after as advisors and designers, in architectural practice, urban design and construction. Roles are available in industry or as a consultant, or within academia, exploring the latest sustainable technologies and resources.

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

120 points for all 120 Points Thesis Option, or
120 points for 90 points Thesis + 30 points from Elective Courses Option

120 Points Thesis Option

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

ARCHGEN 793A - Thesis - Level 9 (60 points)

ARCHGEN 793B - Thesis - Level 9 (60 points)

90 points Thesis + 30 points from Elective Courses Option

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 to 30 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
0 to 15 points from Group 2 Elective Courses, and
90 points for all Thesis

Group 1 Elective Courses

Complete 15 to 30 points from the following:

ARCHTECH 707 - Designing with Resilience Thinking (15 points)

ARCHTECH 708 - Advanced Building Technologies (15 points)

ARCHTECH 709 - Sustainable and Healthy Housing (15 points)

ARCHTECH 710 - Special Topic (15 points)

Group 2 Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 15 points from the following:

ARCHDRC 700 - Advanced Digital Fabrication (15 points)

ARCHDRC 701 - Timber Fabrication (15 points)

ARCHDRC 702 - Special Topic: Architectural Drawing (15 points)

ARCHDRC 703 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHGEN 711 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHGEN 712 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHGEN 713 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHGEN 714 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHGEN 715 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHGEN 733 - Public Urban Space in the Contemporary City (15 points)

ARCHHTC 700 - Pacific Architecture (15 points)

ARCHHTC 701 - Architecture and Political Philosophy (15 points)

ARCHHTC 702 - History of Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand - Level 9 (15 points)

ARCHHTC 704 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHPRM 702 - Architectural Project Management (15 points)

ARCHPRM 703 - Transnational Professional Practice (15 points)

ARCHPRM 704 - Special Topic (15 points)

ARCHPRM 705 - Special Topic (15 points)

HERCONS 700 - Heritage Processes (15 points)

HERCONS 701 - Heritage Assessment and Conservation Planning - Level 9 (15 points)

HERCONS 702 - Conservation of Materials (15 points)

HERCONS 703 - Diagnosis and Adaptation (15 points)

URBDES 702 - Urban Design Theory and Practice (15 points)

Thesis

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

ARCHGEN 795A - Thesis - Level 9 (45 points)

ARCHGEN 795B - Thesis - Level 9 (45 points)