Structure of the CAS program

The CAS SUS DEV ARCH course is an international, seven-week, full-time program, requiring 40 hours of work per week. In order to obtain certification, the students must achieve a certain level in midterm tests and in the final written submittal. The course starts with a four-week lectures and field trips program in Berne/Burgdorf, Switzerland. Subsequently, the students undergo three weeks of reading, absorption, distillation and writing in China. The course takes place from middle of October to end of November.

Coaching: Prof. Daniel Boermann and about 40 guest lecturers

Lectures                        130 hours

Self study                      100 hours

Guided study                 70 hours

ECTS* Credit                 10 Points

*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

Content

The lectures teach essential knowledge, methods and processes of current European best practices in sustainability. The lectures present theoretical concepts that can be applied within the participants’ professional context. Concepts are illustrated using examples and short exercises. Students are encouraged to participate, ask questions and discuss issues with professors and colleagues. Study trips show examples of sustainable solutions at the scales of regions, cities, urban districts and buildings and allow discussions with their respective designers and users.

The subsequent three weeks of written task will serve to digest the lectures and to elaborate one’s learning and understanding.