Architecture, Environment & Housing

The programme aims at introducing students with different commonly used geophysical methods and in-situ testing and sampling techniques, including methods for monitoring water level, penetration tests, land and marine geophysical surveys and downhole logging. Student are expected to gain an understanding on the applicability and limitations of the methods in various geotechnical situations.

The programme aims at introducing fundamental description and the classification of soils; mechanical concepts including the effective stress concept, strength of soils, consolidation, settlement and testing procedures.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Interior Architecture aims to provide comprehensive training for those who aspire to become a professional interior designer. It provides an articulation route for Higher Diploma or Diploma graduates of interior design or related disciplines from different institutions. It also provides an opportunity for practising designers to further pursue their studies. This programme adopts a project-centred approach to learning that not only provides the opportunity to explore and develop design thinking but also offers a framework within which to promote contextual knowledge and technical presentation skills. This programme possesses an excellent staff profile and is closely connected to the local design industry. Renowned interior design firms such as M. Moser Associates Ltd. and Steve Leung Designers Ltd. have been rendering enormous support to this programme by providing students with internships, visits, seminars or professional comments on projects. Graduates of this programme were also presented with valuable opportunities to work in these large firms, thus guaranteering a good start in their career path.

This programme aims to provide both hand-on field experience and class-based learning. It introduces basic geological field and mapping techniques, use of geological equipment and air photographs, as well as an overview of geological structures such as faults, folds and joints.

This programme is designed to give students essential knowledge and skills relating to building and spatial design, building services, construction technology and professional practice of architecture.