Significant social, economic, and environmental changes are causing a growing demand for high-performance and sustainable buildings. Due to advancements in science and technology, such buildings are ever more diverse in function and shape as well as more energy-efficient and responsive to occupants' needs.

Students in the graduate program M.Des. Sustainable Design learn how to apply scientific methods and state-of-the-art technologies in order to address the multi-faceted challenges posed by high-performance and sustainable buildings and urban environment.

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Outcomes- M. Des SD (Sustainbale Design)

2024 Syllabus

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Outline -  M.Des SD (Sustainable Design)

2024 Syllabus

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• Excellence in design education, enable sustainable endeavors for societal well-being

• Develop core competencies of design and professionalism to address societal and environmental concerns
• Enable experiential learning and community engagement to create inclusive and sustainable design
  
• Provide international platform for interdisciplinary learning and collaborative research

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Architecture/ Interior Design / Planning/ Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical/ Computer Science) or equivalent from a recognized University with minimum 50 % aggregate marks. 

Weightage will be given to GATE qualified applicants. 

2 years (4 semesters)

• Well-equipped design studios
• Library with dedicated books on Sustainable Design and Subscription to internationally reputed online research journals
• Digital Facilities 
  • Well established CAD Lab with latest Building Performance modelling and Simulation softwares
  • Labs: Advance Simulation, Sensing, Lighting, Automation, Fabrication, and VR labs
  • Learning Management System (LMS) platform
  • Examination on digital E-Pad platform
• Sustainability and Climatology Lab - Well equipped lab to study climatic effects on the buildings.
• Seminar Halls - For guest lectures, special lectures, etc.

• Competitive tuition fee with best-in-class placement packages.
• Acquire interdisciplinary & highly transferable skills for global job markets.
• Scholarship opportunities: www.manipal.edu/mu/admission/scholarships
• Learn from experienced faculty, industry experts, and multidisciplinary peers.
• Courses in high-demand areas of: performance simulations & sensing, sustainable & Green bldg. design, documentation, code compliance, design computing, building automation, and business management.
• Labs: Advance Simulation, Sensing, Lighting, Automation, Fabrication, VR labs.
• Innovative pedagogy: Integrated consulting studios, competitions, etc.
• Exposure to R&D environment, Industry Collaborative Thesis research.
• Continuous networking opportunities with various industry experts.
• Strong Alumni support (MAHE, MSAP, MIT, DOD, M.Des. SD)
• Opportunities for international student exchange, and Ph.D.
• Opportunity to qualify for certificate exams: LEED AP, IGBC AP, GRIHA Evaluator, BEE Energy Auditor/Manager, etc.