Architectural engineering is the science and art of the sustainable design and evaluation of buildings. Architectural engineers in Vermont work in design firms in the areas of building energy systems design, building aesthetic design, building structural design, building electrical and lighting design, and building sustainability design. They work in construction firms as construction managers.
 

What is the outlook for the field of architectural engineering? 

In 2021, CNBC ranked the field of architectural engineering number one in its listing of the Five Most Valuable College Majors based on return on investment as evaluated by Bankrate. Architectural engineering ranks among the best college majors and the best college degrees for financial independence and job security.  Architectural engineering's significant role in providing service to the community by designing safe and healthy habitation while reducing CO2 emissions to combat climate change provide practitioners a purpose-driven lifestyle.  

Where can someone study the field of architectural engineering in Vermont?

Vermont State University has ABET-accredited architectural engineering technology programs at their Randolph, Vermont campus. 

The associate degree program can be visited here: Associate of Architectural and Building Engineering Technology

The bachelor degree program can be visited here:  Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Technology
 Vermont State University is an affordable college that is open and welcoming to the public. 

What firms in Vermont employ architectural engineers? 

Most architectural and/or engineering firms and many major construction firms in Vermont have employed architectural engineers at some point in time.  

Examples include the following firms:  Black River Architects in Montpelier, Engineering Ventures in Burlington,  PC Construction in South Burlington,  Wiemann Lamphere Architects in Colchester, VHV in Winooski, Artisan Engineering in Shelburne, Pearson & Associates in Waterbury, Stevens & Associates in Brattleboro, Efficiency Vermont in Winooski, ENGVT in Williston and ReArch in South Burlington. 
 

How does net-zero energy design affect Vermont? 

New buildings in Vermont must utilize net-zero energy design by 2030.  Architectural engineers will play a major role in helping buildings in Vermont and nationally achieve net-zero energy goals.  

Information about the Vermont Energy Code and net-zero energy design can be found at the Vermont Energy Code Net Zero website.