The focus of the MS-BEET is critical and rigorous research in emerging architectural technologies, particularly those engaged with issues of ecological importance. Interdisciplinary, research oriented, and design focused, it will offer specialization in the design, critique and analysis of architectural processes, paradigms and building systems developed in response to the global diminishment of natural resources. This rapidly changing context within which architectural and construction are practiced necessitates focused research in area of building technology such as material research, building ecology, envelope and cladding technologies, digital fabrication processes, and mechanical and environmental systems. Depending of the student's background and interest, studies will be undertaken either in the field of design, theory & criticism, and/or simulation based modeling.