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Sustainable Architecture Production – (M.Sc.)
Umea University
Faculty of Science and Technology
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 19,700 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Umeå / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The idea of the Masters programme is to explore sustainable architecture through investigations of building structures focusing on different urban contexts. The programme will explore architectural spaces with regard to density, texture and spatial qualities while minimizing the impact on our environment. The retrofitting of existing environments will also be emphasized in the laboratory for sustainable architectural production. Collaboration with industry on developing new building materials and innovative sustainable strategies will be a central part of the programme which is founded on a theoretical knowledge of sustainable architecture.
Contents
General
A Masters degree is awarded when the student has fulfilled the course requirements and achieved 120 credits. This consists of at least 30 credits for the degree project and a minimum of 60 credits achieved through advanced level courses. The program is principally project based consisting of thematic projects and integrated courses. These can either be concentrated as a full time course or extend over a longer period and studied as a part-time course. The program language is English.
Evaluation
Students’ progress will be reviewed during the semester. Following this the student will edit and compile a written report, which will be submitted for evaluation.
Documentation
Students are required to document their working process (architectonic synthesis) and compile relevant work into a portfolio. From this portfolio students will select appropriate work for annual exhibition.
Study tours
Students are required to participate in at least one approved study trip during the course of the Masters program.
Core courses
Students are required to complete the core course.
The education includes the courses below. The courses are not shown in chronological order. The sequence may vary depending on available resources. The architecture theory and architecture technology courses are at the advanced level.
Course Credits
Architecture synthesis
* Degree project 30 Credits
Architecture theory
* Advanced design processes 6 Credits
* Communication theory 2 Credits
* Architecture theory and sustainable architectonic design 4 Credits
Architecture technology
* Construction technology and optimization 8 Credits
* Material technology and resources 4 Credits
Social planning/Business skills/proficiency/knowledge
* Project management and innovation design 4
* Strategic planning 2
Architecture synthesis
* Degree project 30
The Master programme is divided into three specialised Laboratory. This document outlines the requirements for the Laboratory of Sustainable Architectural Production. The programme offers profiled project courses in architecture.
The advanced level courses are:
Advanced constructions and interpretation processes (Autumn semester, year 4) 20 credits Sustainable architectural concepts and systems (Spring semester, year 4) 20 credits Sustainable architectural production (Autumn semester, year 5) 20 credit
Programme outline
The table below outlines the proposed timeline of the program. Divergences and variations may occur.
Year 4
Architectural synthesis
* Advanced construction and interpretation processes (20 credits)
* Sustainable architectural concepts and systems (20 credits)
Theory/history/technique
* Advanced interpretation processes (6 credits)
* Theory of Communication (2 credits) Construction technology and optimization (8 credits)
* Material technology and resources (4 credits)
Year 5
Architectural synthesis
* Sustainable architectural production Degree project (30 credits)
Theory/history/technique
* Architecture theory and sustainable architectonic design (4 credits)
* Project management and innovation design (4 credits) Strategic planning (2 credits)
Degree project/individual work
When the course specification and requirements are fulfilled the degree project can be commenced. In the degree project the student will apply the knowledge gained during the time of study and communicate their results through oral presentations, written reports and design projects. The degree project accounts for 30 credits and must include an element of professional specialisation. The degree is carried out individually but may be carried out in pairs provided that individual performance/achievement are evident. This must be applied for and will be decided on a case-by-case basis. An examiner appointed by the university assesses if the project proposal fulfils the requirements of the degree program and appoints a suitable supervisor from the university. The examiner is also responsible for the final assessment. The format, language and the style of the written report shall be compatible with the university template. The title, report and summary are written in English. A separate sheet with the title and summary in Swedish is also required. The grading scale for the degree project is Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G) or Fail (U).
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Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, at least 180 credits or its equivalent international education of similar length, portfolio and proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section) is also required. Application is made in two steps. Step 1: through the national online application service universityadmissions.se Step 2: Portfolio sent to Umeå Institute of Design. More information about application and portfolio can be found at
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 5.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 530 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 72 |
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