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MA Historical and Sustainable Architecture at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts Degree in Historical and Sustainable Architecture is a nine-month program focusing on the creative reuse of older buildings. In an era when the demolition of older buildings has been recognized, not just as a loss to the urban fabric but also as a major source of environmental pollution, retaining historic structures and using them for new purposes is increasingly desirable — and profitable.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 32 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The MA program consists of 32 credits of graduate work. The MA is comprised of a standard curriculum, with no elective courses. All students complete a thesis based on original research in the field, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Theses take the form of a paper or report with supporting documentation, images and notes. Sample required courses: Adaptive Reuse of Bldgs: Successes & Failures I; Adaptive Reuse of Bldgs: Successes & Failures II; Aspects of *Architectural *& Urban Development; Economics of Reuse and Regenerations; Low Energy Strategies in Historic & Contemporary Architecture; Independent Study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See Historical and Sustainable Architecture for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 32 credits

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