Regenerative Materials – Hygrothermal Specialisation

Cost

EU/EEA: 7.000 CHF/program
Non-EU/EEA: 7.000 CHF/program

About the institution

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, is a renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology located in Zurich, Switzerland. Established in 1855, ETH Zurich consistently ranks among the top universities globally for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence (7th in the world in QS world university rankings 2024). ETH Zürich has produced 32 Nobel laureates, including Albert Einstein.

About the program

Regenerative Materials – Structural Specialisation focuses on the hygrothermal specificities of earth and bio-based or re-used materials in buildings to ensure high comfort levels and positive environmental impacts. Its subject is high-quality building envelopes made of straw bales or light mixtures of mineral binders such as lime or clay, and bio-sourced materials such as hemp, wood, straw or plant harvest waste. Participants acquire results-oriented skills in the areas of thermal efficiency and humidity regulation.

The program takes four weeks, spread over one semester. It is organized into different teaching sections, the classes use creative teaching methods like lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, and projects. Each Student is awarded 12 ECTS upon completing the studies.

Start

September

Duration

months

Application deadline

July

(usually end of the month)

Required degree/fields/work experience

Master degree

in: Open to graduates from other disciplines.

Essentials to apply

CV, Letter of recommendation, Motivation letter

For more information

Official program page

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Last updated on

August 7, 2024

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

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

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