Future Building Solutions – (M.Sc.)

The new International Master's Program Future Building Solutions offers comprehensive training in Green Building Design for professionals. It imparts, in detail, all the knowledge and skills necessary to become an expert in the consulting, planning and execution of sustainable and energy efficient architecture and engineering. With a comprehensive overview in Green Building Design complete with the very latest knowledge you will gain new decision-making competence and credibility. Alongside this, we will also invest you with specific skills for immediate practical implementation ensuring that you are ready to take advantage of new income opportunities.

The FBS Design Strategy® follows three important steps to ensure that you gain from a broad overview of the field enhanced with state-of-the-art knowledge and in-depth expertise in the area of sustainable design:

* The FBS Design Compass singles out the key issues of sustainable design - tiers them into three levels of action while placing a special focus on the central issue: Energy Efficiency.
* The FBS Design Principles of Context Sensitivity and Integrated Design provides the fundamental approaches and skills necessary for the successful application of sustainable design in all situations.
* Finally, the FBS Design Implementation uses nine module weeks to impart up to date and detailed architectural and engineering skills for the successful execution of sustainable design solutions, for both domestic and office buildings, in every climate of the world.

The Key to Success
The key to success in Green Building Design is Integrated Design: the collaboration of all the important players in the planning process. With its Architecture meets Engineering ® initiative the Master’s Program provides a unique environment of cooperation
and learning between engineers and architects. This synergy will be the springboard to propel you to the next level of sustainable design solutions.

State-of-the-Art Knowledge
Austria is a worldwide pioneer in the design and construction of sustainable and highly energy-efficient buildings - such as the Passive House. Known as the “Silicon Valley” of sustainable design in Europe today, the unique mix of sustainable technology
companies, world-renowned architects and engineers, and experienced building industry experts provide you with the environment to best support your development in this new and exciting field.

Leader in the Research and Implementation of Sustainable Design

Danube University Krems has become a leader in the research and implementation of sustainable design in the last 15 years. The International Master’s Program Future Building Solutions enables you to benefit from this cutting-edge experience and state-of-the-art knowledge in an expertly delivered format.

Further Options

Gain knowledge of a specific area of sutainable and energy efficient design with a select single module week or become a specialist in the implementation of sustainable and energy efficient buildings and a Certified Passive House Designer with the energy efficiency package (module weeks 2-5).