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master s degree program intake 2010-2011 department of architecture building and planning more information about architecture building and planning information and recruitment officer of the architecture building and planning department tel +31 040 247 5981 e-mail opleidingsinstituut@bwk.tue.nl www.tue.nl/masteropleidingen/abp more information about tu/e education and student service center tel +31 040 247 4747 e-mail io@tue.nl www.tue.nl/masterprograms the following brochures are available in printed version or downloaded as pdf general information brochure studying at tu/e information brochures master s programs no rights may be derived from this information edition september 2009 study possibilities full-time and part-time degree master of science msc language dutch english times of entry at the beginning of each semester duration 2 years 120 ects program 1st year project work 45 portfolio 5 courses 50 program 2nd year final project 65 project work 15 portfolio 5 courses 15 architecture building and planning this leaflet provides more information about the master s degree program in architecture building and planning as well as the requirements for admission along with the program and graduation options to help you choose the right master s degree program ongoing incentives to build using innovative and market-oriented concepts conflicting interests in the building world human behavior is influenced by the built environment certainly in a small country like the netherlands where this environment is subject to long-term planning this means that architects have to shoulder significant responsibility for finding the right balance between science technology and design other conflicting interests also include economic political and environmental aspects modern society is changing in demographic terms and in its social structures so the building and construction industry will have to provide the master s degree program a key characteristic of the master s degree program in architecture building and planning is interdisciplinarity based on your own discipline you will learn to understand problems of other disciplines this will be important in your future career given the growing complexity in the design process and the number of specialists involved through project learning you will develop a designoriented approach based on independent analytical ability synthesis and the many opportunities offered by information technology essentials such as communication skills presentation techniques a scientific approach and a fair share of creativity are also required elements of the design process www.tue.nl/masterprograms where innovation starts

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architecture building and planning tu/e a good choice high quality of education and research leading position in international university rankings excellent student facilities international contacts with leading universities eindhoven is a modern student city region of eindhoven technology hotspot in the netherlands sean vos my graduation track is building technology and within that field i am focusing on product development i think my track is a good combination of architecture and technology you have to understand the concepts of the architect and then apply the technology to them in my second master s project i m working on the design of a movable hotel with 100 double rooms the hotel must be able to be built in one day for example at festival locations i m now working on an individual basis and looking at different concepts to be able to create the hotel within the schedule of requirements later we ll work out one of the concepts as a group taking into account basic principles like the customer experience practical feasibility and functionality the idea of a movable hotel came from a company and it s a very good learning experience to be involved in it in this way you have to consider not only whether it s possible in theory but you need to go one step further to see if it s also feasible in practice in the master s program you are expected to work more independently than during your bachelor s and that appeals to me i now have more opportunities to develop an in-depth project based on my own preferences and using your own initiative is appreciated it s hard work but if architecture building and planning is what you really want to do like me then you won t have any problems with that research profile of the department the final project is generally directly related to research projects and activities of the professorships group you will need to familiarize yourself in good time with these research activities for your final project the broad scope of the department of architecture building and planning means that the research areas are correspondingly broadly based one of the characteristics of the built environment is that its physical lifetime is usually longer than its economic lifetime during which the home environment is subject to constantly increasing demands for comfort this is why one of the research focal areas is comfort technology and design requirements for admission there are a number of general requirements for admission to master s degree programs and special master s tracks · you must have a relevant bachelor s degree or equivalent based on a program of sufficient academic level and quality to enable you to complete the tu/e master s degree program or special master s track to which you wish to be admitted · you must be able to demonstrate sufficient command of the language in which the program or track is taught all tu/e master s degree programs and special master s tracks are taught in english · to prove sufficient command of the english language you should submit an academic ielts or toefl test for the scores or exemptions you can contact the international relations office io@tue.nl or visit www.tue.nl/masterprograms · there may be additional specific requirements for specific programs or tracks also depending on the nature of your prior education more information visit www.tue.nl/masterprograms graduation options the master s program in architecture building and planning offers graduation options in the following tracks · architecture you will develop an in-depth innovative design approach based on architecture in which you will focus on the partnership between various building-related disciplines · construction technology as a construction technology graduate you will focus on the interrelationship between the design and construction of a building on the one hand you will develop knowledge about the feasibility of a building plan while on the other hand you will develop an understanding of the values that inspire designers · building technology you will make an in-depth study of architecture building technology and product development · design decision support systems building it specialists specialize partly in it and partly in one or more building-related disciplines and the skills you gain will include prototype development developing computer programs and applying technologies · physics of the built environment here you will work on relationships between various physical aspects of buildings such as heat light and sound moisture and installed systems and technologies · real estate management development remd graduates in remd work on education and research in the management and development of real estate both at individual property level as well as area and portfolio level · structural design you will frequently work in teams with people from other disciplines developing design solutions carrying out research into the properties of structures and materials and developing and improving building products · urban design planning you will be educated as an urban planner with a focus on strategic interventions in the built environment with an emphasis on the use of urban design tools and related research graduate in the specialization that best matches your abilities and interests for example do you have most affinity with research or design or with physical or esthetic aspects whatever your preferences this master s program offers you a wide range of opportunities to choose from since students themselves define the focus of their programs to support students in choosing a suitable program a portfolio approach is part of the program involving regular discussions with one of the tutors involved in the master s program graduated and then teaching in the architecture building and planning department focuses on research and design this means that the teaching does not train you for a specific career the master s degree program in architecture building and planning provides you with a good basis for a further career in the various fields of building and construction depending on your specialization you will be able to take on roles in areas of design consulting management and or research building and construction engineers are in constant demand in the netherlands as well as other countries you will be able to work for governments architectural firms contractors the supply industries housing associations research institutes and in education why study architecture building and planning in eindhoven if you choose architecture building and planning in eindhoven you choose a program that focuses on the built environment you can choose to

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