Bachelor of Landscape Architecture / MS in Sustainable Design

College

College of Architecture & the Built Environment

Degree

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Master of Science

Campus

East Falls

Format

Hybrid (Online and On Campus)

Credits

167 - 170

Duration

5 Years

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program

Name: Kimberlee Douglas, RLA, ASLA, LEED GA
Positions:
  • Program Director
  • Associate Professor
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MS in Sustainable Design Program

Name: Rob Fryer RA, LEED AP, NCI
Positions:
  • MS in Sustainable Design, Thesis Coordinator - Sustainable Design
  • Associate Professor
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The accelerated 4+1 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture/MS in Sustainable Design (MSSD) Dual Degree  provides a deep and authentic analysis of buildings and their surrounding environments. The curriculum covers sustainable energy solutions and associated programs, equipping students with knowledge about renewable energy, net zero energy building design, and sustainable site development.

The award-winning MS in Sustainable Design program has been recognized for its unique design approach and frameworks, such as integral sustainable design and systems thinking. This knowledge leads to comprehensive sustainable and resilient design solutions, where the neighborhood, architecture and site are designed as an integral whole. Employers value candidates who can not only design the built environment but also help meet sustainability goals and adhere to green building standards, making dual degree holders indispensable in the field.

By combining the two programs, a student achieves advanced standing in the 33-credit MS in Sustainable Design program and can complete the MS in Sustainable Design degree with an additional 21 credits.

For more information, contact Kimberlee Douglas for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program or Robert Fryer for the MS in Sustainable Design program.

Curriculum

Undergraduate curriculum follows the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture curriculum.

The following graduate level courses are completed throughout the third and fourth year as an undergraduate student:

  • Principles & Methods of Sustainable Design
  • Adaptive & Resilient Design Studio
  • Life Cycle Assessment & Circular Economy
  • Building Infor Modeling for Sustainable Design

Year 5

Fall

  • Thesis 1 or Elective
  • Living Buildings
  • Sustainable Systems for Living Buildings

Spring

  • Thesis 2 or Capstone in Sustainable Design
  • Resilient Cities & Communities
  • Eco Systems for Resilient Cities