King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
College of Environmental Design
Architectural Engineering
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Contents
 Introduction
 Academic Programs
 Curriculum Emphasis
 Facilities
 Future Employment
Introduction
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Function
Architectural Engineering
 College of Environmental Design
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Architecture
Architectural Engineering
City and Regional Planning
Construction Engineering & Management
What is
Architectural Engineering ?
 A Profession
Deals with buildings in the Design stage,
during Construction and when they are in
Operation and need maintenance
Objective of
ARE Program ?
To prepare skilled professionals with the
technical and engineering knowledge
related to buildings’ in :
How
Architectural Engineering is Different ?
 Architecture
 Civil Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
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ARE role does not end when the building
design or construction is over
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ARE meets concerns of buildings’ owners
& Occupants
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Safety,
Quality,
Aesthetics, and Costs
Academic Programs
 Bachelor of Science (132 CR)
Summer training/Coop option
Specialization:
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Building environmental control systems
Building structural systems design
Construction and maintenance management
Computer-aided building design
 Master of Science (30 CR
with thesis)
 Master of Engineering (42 CR)
Studying ARE : Freshmen ?
Second Year
First Semester
ARE
100
CHEM. 101
ENGL. 101
MATH
101
PE
101
PHYS
101
Introduction to ARE
General Chemistry I
English Composition I
Calculus I
Physical Education I
General Physics I
Second Semester
IAS
111
ICS
102
ENGL
102
MATH
102
PE
102
PHYS
102
Belief
Intro. to Computing
English Composition II
Calculus II
Physical Education II
General Physics II
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Studying ARE : Sophomore ?
Third Year
First Semester
ARE
201
ARE
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ARC
110
CE
201
IAS
101
MATH
201
ME
203
Architectural Graphics
Building Materials
History of Architecture
Statics
Practical Grammar
Calculus III
Thermodynamics
Second Semester
ARE
202
ARE
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ARE
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CE
203
CE
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MATH
202
Architectural Design I
Construction Systems
Computer Appl Bldg Des.
Structural Mechanics I
Eng. Fluid Mechanics
Elem. Diff. Equations
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Studying ARE : Junior ?
Fourth Year
First Semester
ARE
301
ARE
322
CE
305
CE
260
ENGL. 214
IAS
211
Architectural Design II
Building Mechanical Sys.
Structural Analysis I
Surveying I
Tech. Report Writing
Professional Ethics
Second Semester
ARE
303
ARE
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ARE
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CE
315
IAS
201
EE
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Working Drawings
Building Illumination
Principles of HVAC
Reinforced Concrete I
Objective Writing
Electrical Systems
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Studying ARE : Senior ?
Fifth Year
First Semester
ARE
320
ARE
400
ARE
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IAS
322
IAS
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XE
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Architectural Acoustics
Senior Design Project
(ARE Elective I)
Human Rights in Islam
Language comm. skills
(Technical Elective)
Second Semester
ARE
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ARE
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ARE
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CE
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IAS
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Construction Mgt.
Building Economy
(ARE Elective II)
Geotechnical Engineering
(IAS Elective)
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Studying ARE : Electives ?
 Building Environmental Control Systems
Energy & Mechanical Systems
 ARE 440: Solar Energy in Buildings
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ARE 442: Building Energy Analysis
Lighting & Electrical Systems
 ARE 450: Artificial Lighting Systems
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ARE 452: Daylighting Analysis and Design
Acoustics & Noise Control
 ARE 455: Room Acoustics
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ARE 456: Noise Control in Buildings
Studying ARE : Electives ?
(Continued)
 Building Construction & Maint. Management
 ARE 457: Intro. to Bldg. Maintenance Mgmt.
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ARE 458: Quantitative Methods in Const. Mgmt.
ARE 459: Contracts & Specifications
 Computer-Aided Building Design
 ARE 443: Computer-Aided Building Design
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ARE 444: Knowledge-Based Systems in Buildings
 Building Structural Systems
 ARE 445: Structural Masonry
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ARE 446: Structural Planning and Design
CE 415: Reinforced Concrete II
CE 408: Steel Design
Program Accreditation
 Evaluated by ABET
“ The Architectural Engineering Program at
KFUPM Substantially meets both ABET
Guidelines for Accreditation and the Program
Requirements as Approved by ASCE for
Architectural Engineering Programs. ”
Undergraduate Curriculum Emphasis
Bldg. Environmental control systems
 CE 230 : Engineering Fluids Mechanics
 ME 203 : Thermodynamics
 ARE 322 : Building Mechanical Systems
 ARE 320 : Architectural Acoustics
 ARE 325 : Building illumination
 EE
208
 ARE 342
 ARE 400
 ARE 4XX
: Electrical Systems
: HVAC Principles
: Senior Design Project
: Elective Courses
Facilities
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Computer-aided design center
Reference / audio-visual library
Model-making shop
Construction materials and systems
Building science laboratory
 Acoustics
 Illumination
 Bldg. Mechanical Systems
Employment Opportunities
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What does a graduate in ARE do ?
Where does he work ?
Existing and future opportunities !
Can he find work easily ?
 Salary ?
Job Opportunities
Bldg. Design : What Can He Do ?
 Design
 Architectural Layout (Simple)
 Bldg. Structural Systems
 Lighting & Bldg. Electrical Systems
 Acoustical systems
 HVAC Systems & Bldg. Mech. Systems
 Coordinate
among multi-disciplinary design team
A Multi-disciplinary Profession
Job Opportunities
Bldg. Construction : What Can He Do ?
Job Title : Construction Engineer / Manager
Site Engineer
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Plan and Schedule Building Projects
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Supervise Bldg. Systems Construction
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Monitor Construction Progress
Job Opportunities
Bldg. Operation & Maintenance: What Can He Do ?
Job Title : Maintenance Engineer/ Manager
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Insure Building Systems Proper and
Effective Operation.
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Plan & Implement Building Systems
Maintenance Policies and Procedures
Professional Services
 Computer-Aided Building Design
 Energy Engineering & Management in Buildings.
 Building Maintenance Eng. & Management.
 Energy Conservation & Air Quality in Buildings.
 Noise Control and Sound Quality in Buildings
 Structural Analysis and Design
 Facilities Management
Job Opportunities
Where Can He Do ?
 Employment with :
Governmental Agencies such as :
 Ministries
 Municipalities
 Research Institutions / National Organizations
(Construction, Maintenance)
(Standards, Methods/Systems)
Job Opportunities
Where can he do ?
 Employment with :
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Private Agencies such as :
Bldg. Design / Engineering Consulting Firms
Construction Companies
Building Contractors
Building Maintenance / Consulting Companies
Computer Applications in Bldgs.
(Development / Marketing) Companies
Energy Conservation / Auditing Companies
Job Opportunities
Where can he do ?
 Self-Employment
 Establish Your own office
 Post-Graduate Studies
 Teaching / Research (Master / Ph.D.)
 Education abroad
The End
Thank You
ARE Department
College of Environmental Design
KFUPM