Postgraduate Studies Program (P.S.P.) entitled: "Environmental Architectural and Urban Design"
(3 academic semesters)
Administrative Support: School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
Director: Venetia Tsakalidou, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
Coordinating Commitee:
Claudio Daniel Conenna, Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
Evangelia Athanasiou, Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
Nikolaos Kalogirou, Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
Venetia Tsakalidou, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
Themistoklis Chatzigiannopoulos, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, A.U.Th.
The School of Architecture of the Faculty of Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki organizes and operates from the academic year 2019-2020 the re-established Postgraduate Studies Program entitled: "Environmental Architectural and Urban Design" (Government Gazette 6167/Β'/31-12-2018, Ministerial Decision 13660/20-12-2018).
The Postgraduate Studies Program (P.S.P.) "Environmental Architectural and Urban Design" addresses the study, research and deep comprehension —at postgraduate level of studies— of environmental architectural and urban design, which is necessary for the national, developmental, educational and research needs of the country.
The purpose of the P.S.P. is to cultivate and promote scientific knowledge and research in the specific subject of environmental design. In particular, the Program aims to:
- a) the provision of training and specialized knowledge on the issue of the relationship between building and environment at every possible scale, from the smallest scale of architectural design to urban design and urban planning, with particular emphasis on contemporary development,
- b) the specialization of graduates with relevant skills and experiences, in order to be able to offer high quality professional, research, academic and scientific work in general,
- c) ensuring the scientific and professional career of graduates in the private and public sector,
- d) developing critical and research skills required for doctoral studies,
- e) cultivating a critical view and creative approach to innovative energy design practices for environmental protection that utilize cutting-edge technology and computation tools from a wide range of scientific fields,
- f) strengthening the interdisciplinary approach to environmental parameters so that the holders of the postgraduate degree collaborate with a wide range of specialties and adapt to the constantly changing requirements of design,
- g) the creation of graduates with environmental consciousness who will be able, through the improvement of the built space, to encourage society as a whole to protect the environment and participate in relevant environmental actions.
The main objectives of the P.S.P. are:
- the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills on issues related to environmental control and design of buildings, open spaces, residential units and cities and generally on the environmental dimension of architectural composition,
- learning methods for evaluating the environmental behavior of building envelopes and outdoor spaces with tools for calculating and evaluating energy performance and comfort conditions,
- familiarization with the aspects of ecological, climatic, geographical and cultural parameters of the environment.
The P.S.P. awards a Degree of Postgraduate Studies (Master’s Degree) entitled: "Environmental Architectural and Urban Design".
Graduates of the School of Architecture, other Faculties of Engineering, as well as graduates of Departments of Universities of a relevant subject of the country and equivalent recognized institutions abroad are admitted to the P.S.P.. Applications from graduates of other Departments are accepted if the candidates have relevant professional or research work.
The duration for the award of the Degree of Postgraduate Studies (Master’s Degree) is set at three (3) academic semesters, of which the first two (2) are allocated for teaching theoretical courses and design studios. The last semester is allocated for the preparation of the postgraduate dissertation and design thesis, as well as attending a supportive course on methodological approaches to research and essay writing ethics and participation in an intensive seminar with invited speakers and special scientists / intensive environmental design workshop that completes the syllabus of the P.S.P. or participation in an educational trip in Greece or abroad with the obligation to write a relevant report.
The theoretical courses are organized in two axes-thematic areas:
- a) General concepts related to the environment. The diagnosis of the environmental dimension at all scales of architecture and its integration into design.
- b) Environmental design technology.
The design studios cover both design scales:
- a) Architectural design
- b) Urban design - urban planning.
The postgraduate dissertation and design thesis includes:
- a) Theoretical-research part with scientific comprehension and research.
- b) Design diploma thesis.
The total number of Credits (European Credit Transfer System-ECTS) required for the acquisition of the Degree of Postgraduate Studies (Master’s Degree) is ninety (90).
The language of instruction of the P.S.P. is Greek. The language of the postgraduate dissertation and design thesis is Greek.
The Secretariat of the P.S.P. operates within the framework of the Secretariat of the School of Architecture and deals with the various issues of operation of the P.S.P.. It is housed in the Chairs Building of the Faculty of Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on the 8th floor.
Reception hours: 11:30 a.m.–17:30 p.m.
Tel: +30 2310 995825
Email: envi@arch.auth.gr
Address:
Postgraduate Studies Program in Environmental Architectural and Urban Design
Chairs Building (8th floor)
School of Architecture
Faculty of Engineering
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Campus
541 24, Thessaloniki
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