Take your career to new heights with an interdisciplinary approach to building design. 

There’s a pressing need for sustainable and innovative approaches to building design and construction. More than ever, we need a holistic perspective when it comes to building design – one that minimizes energy consumption, carefully considers material choice, is resilient in the face of extreme weather and disasters, and does not sacrifice user comfort. And all this must be achieved while navigating tight budgets and timelines, high stakeholder expectations, supply chain issues and more. 

The public and private sector are seeking leaders who are able to bridge the gap between engineering and architecture and who have the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders to design, build or retrofit better buildings. 

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in High Performance Buildings is a master’s degree for architects, structural engineers and others working in the building industry who want to be leaders in their field. 

This interdisciplinary program integrates architecture courses in green building design, engineering courses in energy modelling and design, and business courses in organizational leadership and strategy.

High Performance Buildings: Program Details

Program details

The MEL in High Performance Buildings provides early- and mid-career engineers and architects with the knowledge to excel.  

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UBC MEL in High Performance Buildings Courses

Courses

A strategic blend of technical engineering, green architecture, and business courses sets you up for success.  

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High Performance Buildings: Faculty and Leadership Team

Faculty and leadership team

You’ll learn from highly experienced educators and researchers who have built strong connections and research partnerships with industry and government.  

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High Performance Buildings: How to apply

How to apply

Confirm you are eligible for the MEL in High Performance Buildings and start your application – the first step in accelerating your career trajectory.  

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Find out if you're eligible

Answer a few quick questions to understand if you’re eligible to apply.

UBC MEL MHLP Eligibility Tool

Application deadline

Get ready to apply! Admissions for the 2026 intake will open on January 1, 2025.  The application deadline for Round 1 is March 25, 2025.

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Attend an upcoming online information session to discover what our programs have to offer you and your career.

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