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Architecture for Sustainability

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EU/EEA: 2.601 €/year
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About the institution

Politecnico di Torino is the oldest polytechnic university in Italy and offers a variety of master programs.

About the program

The Master of Architecture for Sustainability (MASt) emphasizes on sustainability’s environmental, economic, and social dimensions and studies design solutions ranging from micro-urban to architectural development, as well as the relationship between digital tools and built heritage. Interdisciplinary and optional courses are available during the second year offering the opportunity to explore open space design, high-performance buildings, and sustainable redesign of contemporary artifacts.

The university encourages international mobility through Erasmus agreements or double-degree programs. The student is also able to participate in specialized programs such as Interdisciplinary Challenges and the Initiatives of the Alta Scuola Politecnica, fostering teamwork and collaboration with industry partners. Practical experience can be gained through a curricular internship and/or post-graduate internship in Italy or abroad, facilitating future career opportunities.

The MASt program equates to 120 ECTS and is offered in both Italian and/or English.

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24

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(Deadline is different for students which graduate in Italy.)
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Focus explained

We have grouped the study programs based on their focus, so that you can easily find the one matching your interest. Here below you can find a short explanation of what you will find in each of them.

Building & Design

The program focuses on architectural design, construction and technical infrastructure of the building process.

Space & Territory

The program has a geographical perspective, e.g. urban planning, rural development or public spaces.

Interdisciplinary

The program stands out by combining different sciences or approaches with the aim of giving to the student deeper understanding of the subject of study.

Society

The program emphasizes the human dimension of the built environment, e.g. participatory processes or inclusive designs.

Business & Management

The program addresses how to organize architectural and spatial infrastructures or processes, either for private or public actors.

Materials

The program explores (certain) building materials and/or technical circularity processes.

Digitalisation & Technology

The program emphasizes the technological aspects of the built environment, e.g. BIM, robotics or digitalisation.