You acquire comprehensive knowledge of the following areas:
1st and 2nd semester (certificate and Master of Engineering):
3rd and 4th semester (Master of Engineering):
In addition, you are trained as an ÖGNI auditor. The ÖGNI examination is taken after the course has been completed.
The university programme is aimed at
Furthermore, this programme provides postgraduate training for managers in the construction industry, who have specialised in sustainable construction, or who wish to specialise in this area.
Next start date: upon request
Sustainability Award of the Federal Ministry for Science and Research and the Food Ministry in the category of teaching and curricula
This fee does not include travel, lodging or meals expenses.
Further information:
Kammer der Architekten und Ingenieurkonsulenten: Details (in German)
1. Online Application
Fill in the online application.
2. Application documents
Afterwords we ask you to send the required documents (scans) by e-mail to office: @nachhaltigesbauen.eu
3. Application Interview
You will be invited to an interview with the programme director.
Sustainable construction will dramatically change competition between investors, planners and construction products. We must take a holistic approach to buildings, taking into account their life cycle, and ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects. People are only just becoming aware of this. Efficiency of energy and materials, reduction of emissions, life-cycle management, life-cycle costs and careful management of existing buildings will be of great importance in the future, as will safety, functionality and building culture.
Excellent architecture is sustainable. Excellent technology is architecture’s perfect partner. This combination of architecture and engineering results in houses that are forward-looking, environmentally friendly and great to live in.
After completing the programme, you will have the following competences:
Certificate:
Master of Engineering:
In addition to the competences from the certificate, you will also be able to
An increasing number of real estate companies are reworking their internal planning guidelines to reflect the principles of sustainable construction, and want to certify new buildings. This means that there is a dramatic increase in demand for qualified technicians. As there is no comprehensive training in sustainable construction in standard degree programmes, graduates of this study programme have a clear advantage in the job market. Graduates work
In addition, graduates can work as auditors for ÖGNI building certification.
The topic of sustainability has set in motion a decisive shift in values in construction. More and more people want to use buildings that have a positive relationship with the environment. This degree and university programme is a good starting point for dedicated people wishing to help design a better world.
We are happy to provide you with information and talk to you in person. Please contact
Lucia EDELSBRUNNER
Mag.phil.
TU Graz Life Long Learning
Phone: +43 316 873 4937
lucia.edelsbrunner @tugraz.at
TU GRAZ
Peter MAYDL
Univ.-Prof.i.R. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Phone: +43 316 873 7151
peter.maydl @tugraz.at
TU WIEN
Karin STIELDORF
Ass.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Phone: +43 1 58801 253441
karin.stieldorf @tuwien.ac.at