Welcome to the Master of Science in Environmental Architecture

Commencing in February 2006, the Master of Science in Environmental Architecture course is designed to provide graduate architects with a sound training in state of the art principles of environmental architecture taking into account the art, science, technology and philosophy of ecologically sustainable building design.

A number of study streams will be available for architects with an interest in certain specialised areas.

Some units are available as short courses via RISE.

What is environmental architecture and why is it important?

This course is designed to provide graduate architects with a sound training in state-of-the art principles of environmental architecture taking into account the art, science, technology and philosophy of ecologically sustainable building design. The course teaches, in a holistic manner, the key aspects of both the art of architecture and the science of climatology and ecologically sustainable building technology. A dissertation/thesis provides the opportunity for students to develop and apply their skills to real architectural problems.

Career Prospects

A global shortage of architects with the training to properly design imaginative solutions for ecologically sustainable buildings means employment prospects will be high for graduates from the program.

Course Outline

Refer to the University Handbook for detailed course information:

Master of Science in Environmental Architecture

Why choose Murdoch to do this Degree?

• This degree is the first of its kind in Australia.
• Students will have the opportunity to receive start-of-the-art training with award-winning architects and sustainability experts.
• A large range of study specialisations available in the areas of –
  • Interior Sustainable Design and Architecture
  • Town Planning
  • Urban Design
  • Project Management
  • Building Science
  • Residential Construction Systems for the Developing World
  • Commercial / Institutional Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture
• Some of the units are available on line for off-campus study and the remainder will be developed for this mode of study by 2008. This will enable students to study the course on-line from anywhere in the world.

Want to know more?

Most information can be obtained from Garry Baverstock who is coordinating the MSc in Environmental Architecture or his associate at Murdoch, Professor Philip Jennings.