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Table of Contents – Welcome p. 7 Master in Architecture Program p. 9 PhD in Architecture Program p. 19
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Welcome Welcome to the Architecture Research Center [A.R.C], Department of Architecture, at the Univeristy of Nicosia
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Degrees offered: Professional Diploma in Architecture (DipArch) -5 years-300 ECTS Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (B.A.Arch) - 4 years - 240 ECTS Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (B.A.Int) - 4 years - 240 ECTS Master of Arts in Architecture (MA) - 1.5 years or 3 semesters- 120 ECTS Doctoral Program in Architecture (Phd) - 3 years -180ECTS
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History and Accreditation: The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and the Diploma in Architecture were established in 2006 and currently run under the Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia. The program provides students with a comprehensive set of skills, and professional qualifications academically accredited by the (ECPU) (Evaluation Committee of Private Universities) in July 2008 and approved by ETEK (Επιστημονικό Τεχνικό Επιμελητήριο Κύπρου – Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber) and the European Commission (Directive 2005/36/EC). The Bachelor of Arts in Interior was established in 2004. The Master of Arts in Architecture and the Doctoral Program in Architecture were established in 2014. Departmental Mission: Our mission in the Department of Architecture is to create critical thinkers who are intellectually-acute, socially-aware, and technically-skilled architects/designers that find themselves in the center of contemporary architectural/design discourse. Our graduates are conceptual thinkers who are equipped both with hands-on approach methods and skills, as well as superior knowledge and understanding of cutting-edge technologies in relation to most current architectural theories and notions. Our current program(s) acknowledge the importance of constructing a unique identity by catering for diversity in architectural/interior/post-graduate education, where global discussions merge with local conditions such as culture, climate, local market/industry and social needs. The program(s) support a pedagogy that promotes ecological and sustainable thinking providing the necessary tools of context, com-prehension and application of social, environmental and cultural aspects. Faculty Members: The faculty teaching on the Department of Architecture consists of a combination of full-time lecturers who are permanent staff and visiting part-time lecturers. The faculty supporting the program are all practicing professionals, have an industryrelated background, and hold postgraduate qualifications in related areas. Students are taught by a professional team with a wide range of specialties and diverse approaches to architecture and design. The international faculty were educated in top Universities from around the world, and thus ensure a variety of expertise to enable students to reach their full potential. Teaching Methods: The Departments’ approach to teaching and learning is seen as a collaboration between the teachers and the students and is structured around studio/project courses, and supported by a core of lectures, workshops and seminars. These provide a theoretical framework for the program and are seen as an integral part of all project development.
MAster in Architecture Program Master in Architecture (1.5 years, MA.) With concentrations: · Sustainable Architecture · Interior Architecture
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Program Overview Years of study: 1.5, full-time (part-time option available) Language of Instruction: English with Greek support Credits: 27 ECTS credits: 90 Degree awarded: Master of Arts in Architecture (MA in Architecture)
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Overview The program will train students in a variety of theoretical and practical viewpoints of the built environment, and teach them the skills to practice effectively within their specialised field. The objective of the program is to develop the students’ knowledge on two concentrations: Sustainable Architecture and Interior Architecture. It is the purpose of this program to operate as a cross-disciplinary experience. This program is suited for people coming from a variety of professions such as architects, engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, interior designers, and suitably qualified candidates from other disciplines. General As environmental and social problems become ever more prominent in our global community, there is an increasing need for attention to the principles of sustainability in the procurement, decision making, design and construction of built space. The MA program addresses this need by developing a pro-active approach to change, informed by the values of socio-environmental, economic and cultural sustainability and by employing good design and appropriate technology. It is important for design professionals, and not only, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental issues surrounding sustainable design, as those are based on social, economic, political, ethical and environmental platforms. As such, the MA program offers both the practical expertise as well as the theoretical footing necessary for a well-rounded education on various concentrations within the architectural design principles. The program’s success is based on its cross-disciplinary nature, since bridging the gap between these disciplines promises to deliver healthier and all-round comprehensive findings that work towards minimising the adverse impacts of artificial environments and poor resource management. Within the courses (through the concentrations), participants have the freedom to direct their studies towards their chosen area of interest. In this way, the postgraduate program acts as a multidisciplinary platform where participants interact in a meaningful way and discuss the essence of sustainable design. Admissions Process The MA program is open to architects, engineers, such as urban planning and design, landscape architecture, engineering, construction and property development, interior design and interior architecture, and suitably qualified candidates from other disciplines. Applicants for the Master degree should possess a Bachelor degree for admission. The following documentation should be submitted along with the application form: · Certified true copies of university degrees from accredited higher education institutions.
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· A copy of the Curriculum Vitae. · Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction is required. Students satisfy
the English language requirement provided their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they are required to present a TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, or GCSE “O” Level with “C” or above, or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University of Nicosia Placement Test. · A personal statement is required as part of the admission to the postgraduate program. Additionally, personal interviews, and/or references may be required when possible and appropriate.
Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of the program, the students of both concentrations should be able to: · Have acquired deep knowledge of the new trends (subject- and research-wise) on sustainable design and the specific concentrations · Understand the problems associated with innovation in sustainable design both on a micro- and macro-level of the sustainable design world. · Undertake and exercise successfully leadership role(s) in the area of their concentration/work environment. · Designing, maintaining and operating all scales and formats of the built environment, social and otherwise, in an environmentally sensitive and climatically suitable manner. · Manage resources while tackling socio-economic and political issues and relationships. · Invest on knowledge and experience of architecture practices that will help bring forth a paradigm shift in a global attitude towards the natural environment. · Critically evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
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Objectives of the Program The principal objectives of the program are for students: · To build upon students’ existing disciplinary knowledge, examining, reviewing and developing progressive approaches to design within ever-changing social, environmental and economic contexts. · To instill in future practitioners the knowledge and ability needed to design healthy, comfortable and secure environments that place a minimal strain on global resources · To provide a practical and scientific understanding of the impact of climate on design and to use of energy efficient design principles · To acquire a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study, or area of professional practice · To investigate social and political processes and ramifications that are triggered by habituated and uninhabited environment, their affect on our perception, attitude and actions · To be visually sensitive, socially aware, environmentally responsible, technically competent and with an appreciation for the arts and humanities · To be respectful and responsible to cultural roots and sensitive to human needs; · Plan and bring to closure large-scale research and, therefore, to generate new knowledge and thus contribute to the further development of the sciences in sustainable design.
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Combine creative and innovative skills to produce work suitable for seeking opportunities in their chosen field and take responsibility for their own professional and academic development. Demonstrate the expertise, independent skills and competence required to solve creative problems and be in charge of complex design processes. Recognise and assess the ethical challenges and the influence of major historical and contemporary cultural trends on sustainable design. Communicate and cooperate efficiently with others either in the practical or theoretical or in design-related development processes, within and outside their own subject area. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of essential notions, principles, theories and concepts Demonstrate time management and organizational skills. Demonstrate the ability to organize information and apply a hierarchy/ structure to information in written and/or drawn work. Keep well informed and in tune with current developments in the discipline to continue individual professional development
Career Prospects Students who complete successfully the master program will be able to: · Work in their chosen fields with higher knowledge and competency by applying values and principles of different aspects within their specialized field · Have a competitive edge in the more demanding job market and at the same time enhance their professional and/or academic skills for their future development · Be appointed in various departments/services of the Government or decision making bodies · Exercise an administrative and/or supervisory role in consulting units, private institutions of higher education or in research centers · Prepares students to engage in research projects or research projects undertaken by either nonprofit (such as NGO) or profit institutes in the fields of either sustainable design or in their specialized field or work as Research Faculty Members in higher education institutions · Pursue career development in the building industry and/or secure high-level employment in related profession · Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; · Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: – the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; – decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; and – The independent learning ability required for continuing professional development. · Graduates of the program will also be able to pursue doctoral studies within their relevant area, should they wish.
Access to further studies Graduates of the program will also be able to pursue doctoral studies in their own field or any other relevant area, should they wish. The design of this program makes provision for these students, through the offering of a Thesis option. By selecting to complete a Thesis, students will have the opportunity to work on a substantive piece of research work and they will be positioned in an advantageous position to be accepted in a doctoral program over graduates with no experience in Thesis writing. Upon completion of the master program students may have direct admission to the Ph.D. program in Architecture offered by the department or prepares students for PhD or other practice based doctorate degree work in their specialized area. This will offer a valuable gateway into a career in academia.
Duration of Studies The duration of the program for both concentrations, Sustainable Architecture concentration students and the Interior Design concentration, is a minimum of three (3) academic semesters (18 months - 1.5 years) and a maximum of eight (8) academic semesters (48 months - 4 years) – The program can be completed in 12 months including an intensive summer semester (July – September). Structure Of The Program The program for the MA in Architecture for both concentrations is structured around three academic semesters. In each semester students are required to take 30 ECTS (i.e. three courses), completing 90 ECTS after 3 semesters of full-time tuition. Concentration 1: Sustainable Architecture Concentration 2: Interior Architecture To successfully complete either concentration of the program students must complete 90 ECTS. 30ECTS are required courses which are common for both concentrations. 30ECTS are also required courses but are different for each concentration. 30ECTS are Elective Courses (common for both concentrations, students must select any course not taken as concentration requirement). Students can elect whether they want to complete a Thesis or Design Project as part of their elective courses. The selection of the Thesis Option or Design Project should be made by the end of the first semester of study and by the end of their third semester.
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Completing a Design Project will be particularly beneficial and relevant to students wishing to pursue a professional career in the future. Students electing the Design Project Option (total of 20 ECTS) will work on their Design Project throughout the second and third semesters and will thus take two less elective course (10 ECTS) from the list of courses offered in the third semester (total of 20 ECTS). The program pathway is described below:
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Admissions Criteria The MA program is open to architects, engineers, such as urban planning and design, landscape architecture, engineering, construction and property development, interior design and interior architecture, and suitably qualified candidates from other disciplines. Applicants for the Master degree should possess a Bachelor degree for admission. The following documentation should be submitted along with the application form: · Certified true copies of university degrees from accredited higher education institutions. · A copy of the Curriculum Vitae. · Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction is required. Students satisfy the English language requirement provided their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they are required to present a TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, or GCSE “O” Level with “C” or above, or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University of Nicosia Placement Test. · A personal statement is required as part of the admission to the postgraduate program. Additionally, personal interviews, and/or references may be required when possible and appropriate.
Completing a Thesis will be particularly beneficial and relevant to students wishing to pursue doctoral level studies in the future. Students electing the Thesis Option (total of 20 ECTS) will work on their Thesis throughout the second and third semesters and will thus take two less elective course (10 ECTS) from the list of courses offered in the third semester (total of 20 ECTS). Successful completion of the Thesis course requires students to produce a 15,000 word report following APA style and to present and defend their Thesis in front of a three-member Thesis committee.
The main language of the program is English. Students will have the option of submitting written assignments, including thesis, in Greek. During the courses, both languages may be spoken, although English will be the main language. However, since the courses will be taught in English and most relevant reading material is available only in English, students are expected to be proficient in the English language.
MA Architecture: program pathway ECTS 30
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ARCH 511 Contextual Analysis
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ARCH 512 Critical Practice
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ARCH 513 Ecological Thinking and the Built Environment
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ARCH 521 Bioclimatic Architecture
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ARCH 522 Advanced Intergrated Systems
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IARCH 523 Energy Efficient Buildings
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ARCH 531 Sustainable Practices in Interior Arcitecture
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ARCH 532 Innovative Materials and Technologies in Interior Architecture
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ARCH 533 Advanced Systems in Interior Architecture
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Elective Courses (common for both concentrations) students must select 30ECTS from the following courses (any course not taken as concentration requirement)
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IARCH 590 Research Methodology in Design
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ARCH 591 Design Project
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ARCH 592 Thesis
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ARCH 561 Approaches to Historic Preservation
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ARCH 562 Landscape Design Technologies
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ARCH 563 Alternative Building Systems
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MA IN ARCHITECTURE Program COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ARCH-511 Contexual Analysis Prerequisite: None The topics covered in the course will branch into the boundaries of architecture, landscape architecture, urban architecture, engineering and technology, environment and sustainability, real estate development, economics, sociology and cultural analysis. Context is a potential driver for architectural analysis and this course will examine the relationship between building and the urban fabric in which it is situated. Students will be introduced to ideas and problems that affect the way in which the built environment has been and continues to be shaped. The course will investigate how the spaces that people move through and inhabit in their daily lives shape and are shaped by human behavior, cultural identity, political experience, and the currents of historical circumstance. ARCH 512 Critical Practice Prerequisite: None Critical Practice focuses on developing design practice based upon critique and provides the space to rethink design as an investigative process. Focus is set on inquiry based knowledge production challenging the conventions of design practice and critically questioning constant and rapid economic and political change, technological innovation and social and cultural transformation. A framework of study is established through crossing disciplinary boundaries and placing design in a transdisciplinary context to reevaluate and rework the tenets of sustainability thinking. The course aims at fostering creative, process based thinking and action to increase the agency of the design discipline and other disciplines and to rethink and expand the role of designers outwards. ARCH-513 Ecological Thinking and The Built Environment Prerequisite: None While there is a special emphasis on sustainability as it pertains to built space, advanced concepts of ecology are examined as well as a brief study of human perceptions of ecology through literature and practical applications. An understanding of the geologic, hydrologic, and ecosystem processes, as well as regional
climate, and site-specific microclimates, are the most important issues upon which sustainable planning and design are based. These elements comprise the building blocks of physical, cultural and social, biotic and abiotic systems that sustainable practices require us to conserve, restore, or reshape towards the contemporary quest to construct a sustainable, resilient future ARCH-521 Bioclimatic Architecture Prerequisite: None This course will introduce the principles underlying bioclimatic architecture and environmental modification. The relationship between climate and architecture will be traced back to historic examples of vernacular bioclimatic architecture to provide an appreciation of established passive environmental strategies and systems. Discussions on contemporary theory dealing with issues of sustainability and the performance of buildings will mature into critical personalised positions. In parallel to readings students will explore seminal case studies to develop an analytical capability and a vocabulary of contemporary bioclimatic architecture. This overview will hence deal with a wide range of topics; from understanding climatic data and human comfort, to basic passive heating/cooling strategies, to more complex autonomous / living systems, to introducing building energy performance software as a tool. The objective is to develop the awareness of how materials, techniques in structure, construction and environmental modification are integrated in the generation and realisation of bioclimatic architectural designs. ARCH 522 Bioclimatic Architecture Prerequisite: None This course establishes the definitions of integrative approaches towards building design, through critically developed positions afforded from the plethora of historic as well as contemporary theories surrounding the subject. As the notion of integrative design is relatively recent, the course explores and defines core principles as opposed to earlier bu8ilding design practices that followed linear thinking as well as linear development the course aims to reinforce at an advanced level, the importance of an all encompassing consideration
ARCH-531 Sustainable Practices in Interior Architecture Prerequisite: None The purpose of the course is to develop the students’ knowledge and skills related to the assessment and utilization of sustainable practices within the interior space. The course communicates an overview of the potentials that sustainable design has as an approach for the interior space, and focuses on sustainable design skills. A number of different approaches will be analyzed and dissimilar aspects of working practices will be revealed. During the course, students will prepare, apply and demonstrate various case studies through personal and group presentations and they will discuss the different approaches, the history and the theory of the subject. The course will develop awareness for the work of the professional interior designer as a change agent and an understanding for the role that interior design plays in the delivery of sustainability in the built environment. The objective is to form advanced knowledge for the identification of appropriate and planned methods for promotion of sustainability learning. During the course, students will attend and participate in
ARCH 532 Innovative Materials and Technologies in Interior Architecutre Prerequisite: None The course will discuss aspects related to materiality in interior spaces and ways in which the outcome of senses is interpreted to feelings. It will exploit the shifting vocabulary of the material world in contemporary architectural environment. The technological advancement of the designed space and the increasing use of smart materials that interact with their environment will be investigated, as well as the new uses of natural/conventional materials. The development of the CAD/CAM systems and technologies will be discussed in relation to the high performances of the smart materials that overcome conventional performances. Smart materials with embedded technological functions acquire changeable properties that are responsive to multiple states and express very effectively the contemporary design tendency towards interactivity and transformability. Conventional materials adopt new forms and are used in new ways. The recent but rich history on the subject and a variety of examples will be analysed. Students will be introduced to the types and characteristics of smart materials and intelligent environments in the contemporary design context and they will be encouraged to exploit applications on their design proposals. They will question constraints and they will work both on the tangible characteristics as well as the behavior of materials. ARCH-533 Advanced System in Interior Architecture Prerequisite: None This course aims to explore the scientific concepts of building systems in interior architectural design from HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) to light and sound applicable to buildings. Students will gain knowledge on the design techniques, technologies, tools, physical values and metrics and how they are applied to the design and function of buildings. Students will be introduced to the theory, the tools, the calculation methods, as well as the definitions and terminology of the subject. They will broaden their knowledge on the variety and the importance of building systems, the acoustics and the lighting design techniques and technologies in residential, commercial, entertainment and performance spaces. They will analyse applications of day-
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ARCH-523 Energy Efficient Buildings Prerequisite: None This course aims to create resource-efficient structures that are comfortable and healthy. Energy Efficient design ensures that the impacts associated with resources are kept to a minimum while also considering issues of energy management, light, temperature, air quality and psychological aspects of structures that affect health. This course focuses minimising non-renewable resource use, while considering the need to create healthy environments. Topics addressed include envelope design, energy use and production, alternative energy sources and indoor/outdoor environmental quality.
light and artificial-electrical light on the built environment investigating at the same time the importance of light for humans in relation to conceptual, cultural and biological aspects. Advanced tools and techniques will be examined with reference to energy management and effectiveness. Students will be encouraged to investigate how the materials and the design of the build environment affect the sound and light quality and distribution and they will focus mainly on the indoor and partly on the outdoor lighting of buildings.
presentations, investigate and assess existing literature and test different methods.
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of the integral parts of the built environment such as structure, construction materiality, systems and servicing, aesthetics and human well – being. These considerations are poises through the course seminars both as equal as well as virtually indistinguishable. In parallel to the discussion of seminal texts on the subject students will analyse and critique relevant case studies assisting and leading to the development of a highly personalized stance in regarding the integration of building systems.
ARCH 590 Research Methodology in Design Prerequisite: None This course explores research strategies applicable for all design disciplines by presenting a range of methods and techniques applicable to graduate studies. Participants will advance to identifying and investigating a question relevant to their studies and personal interests. Upon completion of this course, participants are better equipped for the rigors of the capstone course, with an improved ability to focus and develop either a thesis question or a design project at the appropriate level of engagement in graduate-level research. ARCH-591 Design Project Prerequisite: None The design project plays an important role in relating theory to complex real situations. This course is intended to provide students an opportunity to apply appropriate theoretical concepts to projects, proving an innovative and critical approach. Students should demonstrate problem solving skills through “research by design”. Due to the diverse background of the students the design brief is flexible enough to suit a variety of problems. The outcome of the investigation has two parts, a design project (presentation) and a design report (essay) ARCH-592 Thesis Prerequisite: None The thesis is a piece of independent work on a topic of the student’s choice, within the framework of the masters’ program. The objective is for students to engage in research, locate and analyze relevant material and present their findings on their chosen topic. The written thesis must develop, and demonstrate expertise in a particular topic within the framework of the research themes offered in the taught
program. The thesis should form an independent contribution to scholarly knowledge and discourse. Work on the thesis consists mainly of independent study and research; however students will be allocated an advisor. Supervision is mandatory. After the research proposal has been approved, the student executes the research and presents results in the form of a written thesis (15000words) and an oral presentation in front of jury members. ARCH 561 Approaches to HistorIc Preservation Prerequisite: None Our heritage buildings have much to teach us about responsive holistic design. The course combines knowledge on both art and science towards a sensitive adaptation of historic buildings in order to dynamically respond to repeated cycles of new design demands that are rapidly changing to cover different needs. It provides a general knowledge and understanding of the building principles of referenced historic buildings. Guidelines are suggested to promote the long term sustainability and extend their life time in terms of strength upgrading and stiffness reinforcement. Lessons are learnt and historic structures will be preserved to resist natural actions through a combination of strength, deformability, ductility, and energy absorption (i.e. damping). Effective control alternatives will be analyzed and special issues on passive structural control to ensure structural safety will be discussed. Energy dissipation systems incorporating damping devices are also introduced. The course utilizes the findings of PhD research studies on Adaptable Dual Control Systems for retrofitting. ARCH-562 Landscape Design Technologies Prerequisite: None This course addresses the fundamental characteristics of materials that constitute landscapes and their use in complex assemblies as sustainable structures, enclosures and landforms. Focus will also be set on the integration of materials into the landscape primarily through an understanding of topography, contours, and grading and the preservation of natural resources. Technologies discussed include site reclamation and remediation, site protection, environmental impact assessment, water collection and infiltration, xeriscaping, and green walls and roofs, etc. The course also deals with advanced issues in sustainable landscape construction, sustainable
materials, and site engineering, focusing on best management practices as those pertain to local conditions.
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Program Overview Duration (years): 3 Qualification Awarded: Ph.D. Architecture Level of Qualification: 3rd Cycle (Doctorate) Language of Instruction: English or Greek Mode of Study: Full-time (3 yrs min) / Part-time (8 yrs max) Minimum Credits: 90 Minimum ECTS Credits: 180
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ARCH-563 Alternative Buidling Systems Prerequisite: None The course on Alternative Building Systems (i.e.ABS) further investigates at a master’s level of studies the inquiry of the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary nature of designing challenging structures. Effective solutions that combine the requirements to serve the architectural intention as an integrated whole are proposed. Structure is seen as an integrated part of a building which equally supports morphology, construction and energy efficiency criteria. The principals of ABS designs are clarified through analytical investigations of differing configurations. Both a great concern and an interesting challenge in investigating new proposals, which may integrate inventive engineering technology and the process of construction into architectural design concerned with the logic of the structure and the reduction of energy use, are realized. Students strive and develop reliable, clear and solid proposals on how to design ABS. The concentration seeks for an answer to “which are those design parameters that can adapt as much as possible in a creative synergy to the changing needs for an interdisciplinary approach between structural, construction and energy efficiency”.
PhD in Architecture Program PhD in Architecture (3 years, PhD.)
Overview Doctoral degrees are awarded for the creation and interpretation of knowledge, which extends the forefront of a discipline, usually through original research and critical thinking. Students shall acquire the most advanced and specialized skills and techniques required to solve critical problems in research and/or innovation and to extend and redefine existing knowledge and/or professional practice in the field of architecture. The program is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in academic teaching, research, public service, and the private sector. Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of the program, students will: · Have deep understanding of the field and exhibit advanced skills and methods of research associated with the field · Have the qualities needed for employment that requires the ability to make informed judgments on complex issues in specialist topics of Architecture, and innovation in tackling and solving conceptual and practical problems in Architecture. · Be able to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly integrity · Have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication · Be able to promote, within academic and professional contexts, technological, social or cultural advancement in a knowledge based society · Provide insight in research and research methods, understand the role of an independent · researcher, capable of developing and carrying out a well-conceived research plan, directed · towards a given aim and objectives; · Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and construction of new and complex ideas; · Be capable to communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about their areas of expertise · Acquire the most advanced and specialized skills and techniques required to solve critical problems in research and/or innovation and to extend and redefine existing knowledge and/or professional practice in the field of architecture.
Career Prospects Those who complete the Program will be able to: · Engage in academic research independently at the highest level. · Be able to pursue analysis of issues of their expertise at important public and private institutions. · Graduates may pursue careers as academics and scholars at colleges, universities, research centers and think-tanks and other important institutions in both the public and private sectors. · Work as Research Faculty Members in tertiary education institutions. · Exercise an administrative and/or supervisory role in public or private institutions of higher education, in research centers or in consulting units. · The Program may also be very useful to those who aspire to pursue careers in other fields that require major knowledge of topics in Architecture, such as government and international organizations. · Exercise a leadership role in architecture, e.g. (a) a leadership role at the research area, (b) a supervisory role in a curriculum area or at the school level.
Who can apply to the Program The Department of Architecture welcomes applications to the Ph.D. program in Architecture by holders of a Master's degree (or equivalent) in architecture, engineering, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, construction and property development, interior design and interior architecture, and suitably qualified candidates from other disciplines.
Access to Further Studies: Upon graduation, students would have obtained the highest academic title possible.
The Application Package must include: · A completed PhD Application Form · Research Proposal outlining the research problem, presenting literature review and explaining the research methodology to be followed. The topic must fall within the supervisory competences of one faculty member. · Two reference letters · Curriculum Vitae (CV) · Certified true copy (i.e., Bachelor and Master) of the applicant’s qualifications/ degree(s) · Original or certified true copy of transcript(s) · Proof of language proficiency in the language chosen to write the thesis. · Applicants may submit their Master thesis or any publications they may have
Language of Instruction Ph.D. candidates may write their dissertation in English or in Greek. Examination, Assessment and Grading Students should pass all assessed work requirements of the program (presentation, assignment, final proposal approval, thesis viva exam). There is no written examination. Students need to pass the annual evaluation from the Department Postgraduate Programs Committee (DPPC). Graduation Requirements The program requires the completion of at least 180 ECTS out of which 60 ECTS are allocated to the preparation of the research proposal, 90 are allocated to the research and writing up of the Thesis and 30ECTS for the defense of the Thesis. Ph.D. candidates must complete their study in the Ph.D. program within three academic years at the minimum and eight academic years at the maximum. Semester Breakdown As the proposed PhD does not require any previous work experience, students may join in the Fall or Spring semester. Course Id
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Duration of the program and requirements for completion Ph.D. candidates must complete their study in the Ph.D. program within three academic years at the minimum and eight academic years at the maximum. The Ph.D. Degree requires the completion of at least 180 ECTS out of which normally at least 60 ECTC are allocated to the preparation of the research proposal and the writing up of the Thesis, and the successful Defense of the Thesis.
Admissions criteria and Admissions Process Eligible Candidates should hold (or hold by the time that the program is expected to commence) a recognized Master’s degree or equivalent for entry to a Doctoral Degree; an applicant may be admitted to the program subject to completing selected courses offered by the Department, if so decided by the Department Postgraduate Programs Committee (DPPC). A complete application should be submitted to the Admissions Department; the form is then forwarded to the Department Postgraduate Programs Co-ordinator. Applications may be submitted either for Fall or Spring Semesters.
The criteria for admission to a postgraduate program are among others: · Relevance of the applicant’s qualifications · Academic performance during the previous studies · Quality of CV and professional background · Performance during the interview · Quality of the research proposal Department Postgraduate Programs Committee (DPPC) •Dr Petros Lapithis, Professor, Department Postgraduate Program Co-ordinator (DPPCo) •Dr Anna Efstathiou, Interior Design Coordinator •Dr Tonia Lemonari Sophocleous, Assistant Professor •Yiorgos Hadjichristou, Professor •Alessandra Swiny Associate Professor, Head of the Department Supervisory Team The Supervisory Team is a three-member committee appointed by the DPPC. The DPPC, in consultation with the student, first appoints the student’s Main Supervisor, hereafter referred to as the Main Supervisor, and then the other two supervisors following the recommendation of the Main Supervisor.
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Examination Committee The two member Examination Committee is chaired by an Independent Chair (usually the DPPC’s Coordinator). The Chair does not examine the Thesis and has no voting rights. The Examination Committee is responsible for conducting the Doctoral Thesis Defense, Examination and assessing the student in relation to the award of the Doctoral Degree. The Examination Committee consists of one external examiner (from another University/Research Institute) and one independent internal examiner (who has not supervised or assisted the student during his/her studies). The examiners who must be expert in the fields of the student’s Thesis are appointed by the DPPC considering the recommendation of the student’s Main Supervisor.
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