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Architectural Engineering
Barbara Opar
OVERVIEW
“Architectural engineering is the discipline concerned with the planning, design, construction, and
operation of engineered systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Engineered
systems include electric power, communications and control; lighting; heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning; and structural systems. An Architectural engineer works closely with those in all areas
of the building process to design and possibly to construct the engineered systems that make build-
ings come to life for their inhabitants” (as quoted on the November 2004 version of the Architectu ...