Overview
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
Main course components
The main course components are seminars about:
- 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
Programme Structure
The first two weeks, encompassing the theoretical part of the course, will be conducted online. Following that, attendees will engage in collaborative work on small-scale projects in Berlin for two weeks, during which they will receive supervision from the lecturers. Furthermore, there will be three excursions in Berlin, where attendees will experience real-life examples of sustainable buildings and plants. Furthermore, there will be three excursions in Berlin, where attendees will experience real-life examples of sustainable buildings and plants.
Lecturers
Dr. Arda Karasu
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & ConstructionWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Participants of the TU Berlin Summer and Winter School must meet the following requirements: (i) B2 level English, or equivalent and (ii) at least one year of university experience.
- Basic knowledge of architecture and sustainable building practices aswell 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
2150 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 EUR for the full programme during 1 months. -
EU/EEA
2150 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 EUR for the full programme during 1 months.
Working professional/Non-student: 2570
Living costs for Berlin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.