information on technical issues, such as seismic retrofitting (making old buildings safe from earthquakes). Degree programs Interior architecture stands at the intersection of architecture, design of the built environment, and conservation. Interior architecture programs address the design issues intrinsic to the re-use and transformation of existing structures through both an innovative and progressive approach. The National Center for Education Statistics states that the definition of a degree program in interior architecture is: "A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Study includes instruction in architecture, occupational and safety standards, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems design, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards." In addition to earning a degree in interior architecture, general licensure is required to work within the United States and some states have further licensing requirements. In many European countries and in Australia the use of the title "Interior Architect" is legally regulated. This means that a practicing professional cannot use the title of "Interior Architect" unless they complete the requirements for becoming a registered or licensed architect as well as completing a degree program. Example programs Degree programs in Interior Architecture include: Rhode Island School of Design, Interior architecture and Adaptive Reuse; BFA, MDes, and MA Degree programs Woodbury University, BFA and MIA Degree Programs George Washington University, School of Interior Architecture and Design, BFA and MFA programs Boston Architectural College, School of Interior Architecture, Bachelor of Interior Architecture/ Master of Interior Architecture German-Jordanian University, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture/ Interior Architecture University of Houston, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, Interior Architecture program Sligo Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects Cornish College of the Arts, Interior Architecture Department, BFA program. Auburn University, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape architecture. Interior Architecture Program. University of New South Wales, Faculty of Built Environment, Interior Architecture program University of Oregon, Interior Architecture Department University of Sint-Lucas Ghent and Brussels, Interior Architecture Department Drexel University, University of Indonesia, UCSI University Monash University, Interior architecture, Department of Architecture University of Bergen,