Looking to the future, we need to design buildings that: are energy and resource efficient are suited to their own eco-region and context provide a healthy, comfortable and regenerating environment are durable, do not leak and last a long time incorporate innovative technologies The Master of Building Science program at Ryerson University is an interdisciplinary graduate program unique in Canada. It offers graduates of building-related programs an opportunity to explore the building science principles necessary to deliver sustainable buildings. The program provides high quality, professionally relevant, graduate education for students considering careers in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Building science is a growing area of expertise that bridges the gaps between architecture, engineering, testing and building research, and is recognised as crucial to the success of minimising the impact of the built environment on the natural world from the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of buildings. The program is based in the Department of Architectural Science but benefits from the expertise of faculty in other departments in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science and aims to attract students from a variety of backgrounds. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the Department of Architectural Science has taken a holistic approach to architectural education. The department integrates building science and project management expertise with an understanding of architectural design issues and encourages students to apply theory to practice. A particular strength of the department is the way in which it balances design, technical and management expertise and places graduates in key positions in industry. Sustainable Design “We do not seek to imitate nature, but rather to find the principles she uses.” (Buckminster Fuller) There is an urgent need to reduce the impact of buildings and structures on the natural world. Sustainable building practices that are based on strong building science principles are becoming essential in contemporary building design. New and existing buildings must improve energy efficiency, reduce resource consumption and waste generation, improve indoor environmental quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve heritage. We need to embrace principles that will lead to living and regenerative buildings. This program offers students the opportunity to develop sound knowledge in areas such as detail design, building performance, human interaction, life cycle analysis, performance assessment, construction processes and forensic investigation of problems. It seeks to apply fundamental science principles to the components of a building, its users and the environment. The diversity of student backgrounds encourages an interdisciplinary approach and offers graduates from various building-industry related programs an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in the field of building science and sustainability.

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