Future Cities
Will you make our cities future-proof?
The future is challenging the way we build our cities. In this module you will work in interdisciplinary teams on an integral design research for a city district in 2075. You research and design future solutions that enhance the quality of life, cut cities’ carbon emissions and build resilience to extreme weather. You research critical infrastructure services like mobility, energy, food, water and waste and its impact on the urban structure and public space.
Want to know more about sustainable engineering? Combine this programme with one of our other 15 ECTS-programmes: Water Management or Regenerative Architecture.
What's Future Cities like?
The Future Cities exchange programme combines theory with practice. You will immediately collaborate with stakeholders from the field. Below you can read how this full-time bachelor's level programme of 15 ECTS credits is structured. The programme will be taught in teaching block 1 of our autumn semester (31 August - 6 November).
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Kick-off Future Cities
Get to know your fellow students, learn about each other’s expectations, skills and goals and be introduced to the main topics of Future Cities.
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Project Future Cities
You will work in an interdisciplinary team with also international students on an integral design research for a city district in 2075. You research and design future solutions that enhance the quality of life, cut cities’ carbon emissions and build resilience to extreme weather. An assignment including a final presentation has to be made to complete this course.
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Lectures and field trip
In this course you will gain knowledge for your project by attending presentations of keynote speakers of different expertise. You will stay in a European city outside the Netherlands for a few days to understand, feel and experience such a particular city. We will visit interesting projects, exhibitions, etc. You will participate in organizing and preparing this field trip. You will also go on a 1-day Field trip with your project group, which you will organize by yourself. An assignment has te be made to complete this course.
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Personal Leadership
In this course you will be working on your soft skills, which will be crucial for your success in the workplace. You will learn to take the lead in your own development and you will receive tools for fruitful cooperation and communication with others. This will take place via (mandatory) interactive workshops which will encourage you to get out of your comfort zone now and then. You will round off this course by means of an assessment in which you will reflect on your own development.
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Elective modules (5 ECTS credits per module)
Complete your exchange semester or year by taking one or two cross-departmental modules. You will receive 5 ECTS credits when you complete a module successfully.
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Course catalogue
Want to know more about the exchange programme of Future Cities? Check the course catalogue for more information about matters such as assessment and teaching methods.
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Requirements and application
You are required to have two years of Bachelor’s study experience in Architecture/Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Environment, Spatial Development of Infrastructural Planning or a similar course and indicative English-language skills at B2 level.
Practical information
Academic Calendar Finance
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Credits and Grading Partnerships
Learning Agreement
The Learning Agreement is a crucial document for the recognition of a study period abroad. It is an agreement between you, your university and Windesheim. When you decide to do an exchange programme at Windesheim, you have to create a Learning Agreement that includes the respective courses of the exchange programme. Learn more on how to set up the Learning Agreement for your specific exchange programme at Windesheim.
Want to know more?
Questions about studying at Windesheim? Contact the International Office via +31 884699777 or email(opens in new tab).
Any questions about the content of this programme? Get in touch with lecturer
Almar Meijerink by email(opens in new tab).