Who Should Pursue a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering?
First things first: a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering (B.A.E.) isn’t a degree in architecture. Architects are responsible for the overall aesthetic design of a building and for ensuring the plans meet the client’s needs, while architectural engineers are in charge of the mechanics and nitty-gritty details of the project. They make certain that the building is adequately supported, ventilated and lighted. Architectural engineers typically choose a specialty within the discipline, such as electrical design, construction management or environmental systems. Four-year programs in architectural engineering offer students valuable resources such as studio and class instruction, hands-on training, internships, and evaluation of students’ overall achievement through a capstone thesis project.
