Environmental Design and Engineering MSc student testimonials

What is it like to study Smart Buildings and Digital Engineering at UCL? Explore the experiences of our graduates.

Discover from our graduates their favourite parts of studying Environmental Design and Engineering MSc at UCL, what it is like living in London and where their degree has taken them in their career.

Ricardo's experience

"The Environmental Design and Engineering course supports students to move onto a variety of career paths backed by sound technical knowledge. In my case, it was a crucial career moment, which enabled my transition from architecture into environmental design and engineering."

Ricardo Moreira, Environmental Design and Engineering graduate, XCO2 Energy.

Anis' experience

"The course has a wide range of modules that covered the main aspects of environmental design and engineering in the built environment. That, in addition to the university facilities (libraries, labs, tools) are amazing sources for learning and applied research."

Anis Abou Zaki, Environmental Design and Engineering graduate, Partner in Environmental Design and Sustainability at Foster+Partners

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Sustainable design is integrated design

Alumni Ricardo and Anis explore where architecture, engineering and sustainability convene through integrated building design. They share more about some of their work as Managing Director of XCO2 Energy and Foster + Partners.

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Antonia's experience

"I have always been concerned with the effect of climate change on buildings and that is why I decided to further my education and study Environmental Design and Engineering at UCL.”

Antonia Vavanou, Environmental Design and Engineering graduate 2019, Sustainable Design Assistant at Hawkins Brown Architects

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Gaurav's experience

"I specifically wanted to join this course owing to its reputation, the modules, the professors, and essentially I believed doing this Masters will prepare me for a career in the built environment for years to come."

Gaurav, Environmental Design and Engineering Graduate 2021, Energy and Carbon consultant

Marjan's experience

"The interdisciplinary nature of the course helped me to work better within multidisciplinary teams, think across boundaries, and more importantly communicate effectively." - Marjan Gholamalipour, Environmental Design and Engineering graduate, Senior Project Manager at Arup

Thaleia's experience

"The programme exceeded my expectations not only regarding the content of the courses, but also the structured approach connecting the issues of energy and environmental performance in buildings with the design, calculation, optimisation and evaluation as part of the decision making process. Moreover, I appreciated the multi-disciplinarily of the courses and the mix of students.

Despite the demanding workload, the activities organised in and outside the programme with teachers and fellow students gave me the opportunity to enjoy my time in the UK and, most importantly, make good friends." - Dr Thaleia Konstantinou, Environmental Design and Engineering graduate, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Delft University of Technology.