Study location	Germany, Berlin
Type	On Campus, full-time
Nominal duration	4 weeks (6 ECTS)
Awards	Winter School

Tuition fee	€2,150 per programme The program price consists of the course/tuition fee (student or working professional, see details below) plus the registration fee (€60). Student course/tuition fee: €2090 Working professional course/tuition fee: €2510 This course/tuition fee covers the course, course materials and a cultural program.
Registration fee	€60 one-time The registration fee is in addition to the course/tuition fee and covers the processing of your application. It is payable upon registration. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Language requirements

English English All applicants are required to upload a document or certificate to demonstrate their proficiency in English language. If you are a non-native English speaker, you must prove you have a score equivalent to the level B2 or above in the European system (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), or provide evidence that you’ve undertaken an equivalent degree/studies in English. A list of scores from the main providers is included for reference. Certificates from other providers are also accepted. CEFR: B2 IELTS: 5-6 Cambridge exam: First certificate in English FCE (A-C) TOEFL iBT: 87 TOEFL Paper based: 600 Chinese CET – 4: 493 Chinese CET – 6: 450 TOEIC: 685 More details: www.tu.berlin/en/international/summer-school/requirements If you are a native English speaker, please select this during registration. You will then be exempt from having to upload proof of English level.

Other requirements	Basic knowledge of architecture and sustainable building practices as well as a basic understanding of energy in the context of buildings can greatly enhance your understanding of the course material. The license for the simulation software (Windows-based) will be provided by the organizer. It is suggested to bring your own laptop (windows) to fully participate.

More information	tu.berlin/..school/winter-school-on-campus

Overview

In contemporary building design, sustainability has emerged as a fundamental element. With the growing urgency of climate change and limited resources, the imperative to create buildings that prioritize minimal environmental impact and maximize human comfort has also intensified. Sustainable building can make a crucial contribution in this regard.

But what defines a sustainable building and how can a building be designed in a sustainable way? The course provides both theoretical and practical learning materials to address this question.

Learning Goals

Participants will acquire general knowledge and skills in the fields of sustainable building and building performance simulations. They will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between various factors when designing or conducting evidence-based analyses of a building’s sustainability.

Programme structure

Main course components:

- Principles of Sustainable buildings
- Future trends, chances and aims of sustainability by buildings
- Functional and aesthetical quality of buildings
- Systems for environment friendly energy supply
- Thermal comfort and indoor air quality
- Fundamentals of Building Performance Simulations
- Simulative analysis of buildings

The entire course, including the first two weeks covering the theoretical segment, and the subsequent two weeks of collaborative work on small-scale projects with supervision from lecturers, will take place in Berlin.

Furthermore, there will be three excursions in Berlin, where attendees will experience real-life examples of sustainable buildings and plants.