Environmental Design

Environmental design is concerned with the commissioning, design, construction and management of buildings and their environment. There is a wide range of programs and careers in environmental design. Environmental designers often work as consultants to local government departments in such areas as park planning, and so can make a real difference to the local environment.

Types of Environmental Design Degrees
Environmental design degrees range from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees and can be undertaken full-time, part-time and online. Programs will be of particular interest to those interested in working in architecture, health, energy, building and the environment. Depending on your level of study, you should expect to cover the fundamentals of environmental design such as energy provision and management, ventilation, lighting, noise, CO2 emissions and health concerns in regards to pollution.

Environmental Design Careers
Environmental design degrees open the doors a range of a building-related careers in the public and private sector, architecture, building services engineering and energy. The current rise in environmental concerns and energy emissions should mean plenty of opportunity for promotion and salary increase. Self-employed environmental designers can earn an excellent salary working with organizations in their local area. There is also the opportunity to work to a wider environmental agenda, hopefully helping to save the world!

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