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**Related Engineering and Design Fields**:
– Structural engineering involves the analysis and design of the built environment.
– Building engineers focus on buildings and require expertise in the strength of materials.
– Structural engineers predict structural load from various sources such as weight and extreme events.
– Structural engineering works closely with architects and other specialists.
– Structural engineering includes seismic design known as earthquake engineering.

**Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)**:
– Mechanical and electrical engineers specialize in building design fields.
– MEP is known as building services engineering in certain countries.
– Mechanical engineers oversee HVAC, plumbing, and rainwater systems.
– Electrical engineers handle power distribution, telecommunication, and lighting systems.
– Plumbing designers may include specifications for fire protection systems.

**Architectural Engineering Licensure and Education**:
– Architectural engineers are licensed professionals in many U.S. jurisdictions.
– Graduates from accredited programs can perform whole-building design or specialize in structural, mechanical, or electrical fields.
– Some states accept degrees from architectural engineering technology programs for licensing.
– Architectural engineering technology graduates may pursue further education to become licensed as both engineer and architect.
– In Canada, a CEAB-accredited engineer degree is the minimum academic requirement for registration as a P.Eng.

**Architectural Engineering as a Profession**:
– In some countries, architecture includes planning, designing, and overseeing building construction.
– Architecture as a profession providing architectural services is referred to as architectural engineering.
– In Japan, a first-class architect plays the role of architect and building engineer.
– Some countries allow architectural engineers to practice architecture and be referred to as architects.
– Architectural engineering integrates building systems in overall design, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, lighting, acoustics, and structural systems.

**Global Practices and Accreditation**:
– In Greece, licensed architectural engineers graduate from architecture faculties at Polytechnic University.
– The Technical Chamber of Greece provides work licenses to engineers and architects.
– Membership in the Technical Chamber of Greece is required for architectural engineering practice.
– In Brazil, architects and urbanists have their own accreditation process through CAU.
– Architecture graduates in some countries, like Germany and Austria, receive an engineering degree.