Concentration Description:

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This concentration leads to both Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Environmental Conservation (ECo) and is designed for students who want scientific training in the multi‑disciplinary field of sustainable building systems. The focus of this concentration is broadly on building systems but encompasses specialized training in fields such as green building, structural timber design, energy systems, material strength modeling and management/marketing of building materials. The diverse nature of the concentration is intended to allow students from different backgrounds to shape their own education.

Coursework and more detailed information


Graduate Concentration Coordinator:

Dr. Peggi Clouston
University of Massachusetts
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
160 Holdsworth Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9285
Tel: 413-545-1884
Fax: 413-545-4358
Email: clouston@eco.umass.edu

Principal Faculty Affiliates:

  • Peggi Clouston
  • Carl Fiocchi
  • Ho Sung Kim
  • Fernando Romero Galvao de Moraes
  • Alexander Schreyer
  • Benjamin Weil