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Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University
The Summer University “Green.Building.Solutions.” (GBS, 7 ECTS) specializes in first-hand ecological knowledge and engineering expertise transferred by Austria’s leading experts in architecture, design, and construction. The program deals with the ecological, economic, technical, and social aspects of green building and construction. Participants deepen their knowledge of passive house planning,...
The Summer University “Green.Building.Solutions.” (GBS, 7 ECTS) specializes in first-hand ecological knowledge and engineering expertise transferred by Austria’s leading experts in architecture, design, and construction. The program deals with the ecological, economic, technical, and social aspects of green building and construction. Participants deepen their knowledge of passive house planning, sustainable urban development, new energy technologies, innovative architecture, and ecological design. The program includes excursions to Vienna’s best-practice buildings and projects as well as social and cultural events. Over 30 different experts and lecturers contribute! A group design project aims to incorporate the knowledge gained into an actual building project in Vienna, which is presen...
Program Highlights
Earn a certificate and 7 ECTS from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) after successful completion.
Stay in a fully furnished accommodation in an OeAD-Passive House student guesthouse, with the option to extend for an additional week free of charge.
Join extracurricular activities like sport evenings, a "Waltzing" evening, or a bike tour together with international students.
Spend your weekends exploring Vienna and other places in Austria.
Work on a real-life case study through the group design project under the guidance of experts.
Quick Details
- Vienna, Austria
- Summer
- Architecture
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
- All Nationalities
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Life-long learning experience
January 11, 2022by: Djemil Tahir - ChadGBS is far more than a summer school experience. It has been a life-long learning program that offers enormous knowledge and excellent up to date information on sustainable construction. The teaching and organizing crew give their best to provide participants a great experience both theoretical and practical knowledge which include hands-on work with design software and exciting site visits to project locations. The program had survived even the harsh unfortunate Covid measures by creating a hybrid solution between in presence and online distance program in 2021. One great advantage worth mentioning is how GBS Summer University can bridge between young enthusiastic students and professionals with highly experienced educators and professionals that are willing to assist students to enter the professional sphere. It was a great experience for me and I highly recommend it for interested prospect applicants

HIGHLY recommend
February 04, 2022by: Naomi Willows Rough - United KingdomFantastic experience - educational and cultural! Well organised, very interesting/insightful seminars and day trips to see what's happening on the ground, too. Great to be studying with people from different academic/professional backgrounds, but all pursuing a common goal.
Holistic and integral learning experience
February 07, 2022by: Sara Andrea Vaca Sanchez - EcuadorGreen Building Solutions Summer University was a space to aquire practical learning experience within multidisciplinary teams and under the tutelage and guidance of high-level professionals. During the program I was able to learn cutting-edge technologies and to improve my critical and holistic thinking focused on sustainability and resource efficiency, while developing innovative solutions for a real problem.
Program Details
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Locations
- Vienna, Austria
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Architecture
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Public Transportation Pass
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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