Minor in Façade Engineering
campus
Dubai
Department
Civil and Architectural Engineering
Level
Integrated First Degree
Façade Engineering
Façade Engineering is a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary field focused on the design and performance of building envelopes. It combines architectural aesthetics with technical solutions that address structural integrity, energy efficiency, acoustics, and sustainability. This minor addresses an industry demand for professionals trained in smart, sustainable façade systems and construction technologies.
Program Highlights:
- 15-credit minor: Includes three core courses and two electives.
- Industry-focused curriculum: Covers façade technology, integrated design, and emerging digital tools like BIM and energy modelling.
- Interdisciplinary learning and research: bridges architecture, civil engineering, and environmental design.
- Specialization advantage: Prepares students for roles in architectural firms, green building consultancies, and construction technology.
- Aligned with global benchmarks: Benchmarked with façade programs at top international institutions.
Courses:
15-credit minor which Includes three core courses and two electives from the pool of six elective courses.
Core Courses:
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Name | Units |
| 1 | CAE F221 | Façade Construction and Technology | 3 |
| 2 | CAE F222 | Integrated Building Façade Design | 3 |
| 3 | CAE F223 | Special Project on Façade Engineering | 3 |
Pool of Elective Courses (only 2 Courses)
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Name | Units |
| 1 | AUE F342 | Building Acoustics and Lighting Design | 3 |
| 2 | AUE F421 | Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings | 3 |
| 3 | AUE F423 | Machine Learning in Design Optimization | 3 |
| 4 | AUE F425 | Building Information Modelling (BIM) | 3 |
| 5 | CE F230 | Civil Engineering Materials | 4 |
| 6 | CE F423 | Green Building and Energy Conservation | 3 |
Career Pathways:
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Façade Engineer
- Building Envelope Specialist
- Sustainable Design Consultant
- Energy Efficiency Analyst
Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
High Performance Concrete Encased Steel Columns, Lightweight Concrete Structural-Scale Slabs, Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC), Slab-Beam Composite Dowel Connections, Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete, Temperature and Fire Effects on Reinforced and Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Climate Change, Flood risk management, GIS and Remote Sensing Data mining, Hydrological Modeling, Impact and Projection studies, Surface Hydrology
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Flexible Pavement Design, Reliability Analysis, Traffic and Transportation Planning
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Architecture
Architecture, Land Use, Land and Urban Policies, Qualitative- Quantitative mixed research, Social Sustainability, Urban Planning
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Passive Solar Architecture, Sustainability in Building Design
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Architecture
Architecture, Behavioral Studies, SustainableTransport, Urban Planning
