Regenerative Architecture
Can you design a building that goes beyond sustainability?
In this exchange programme, you will design a building that goes a step further than conventional sustainability approaches. You will engage in regenerative design, basing all your choices on adding life, as defined by Paul Hawkin. How can we design not only with conservation in mind, but also with a strong focus on improving systems as a whole? How do you build, how do you choose materials, and how do you ensure that the designed building contributes to a cleaner, more social, and more ecological world?
Want to know more about sustainable engineering? Combine this programme with the Future Cities (15 ECTS) programme.
What's Regenerative Architecture like?
The Regenerative Architecture 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 2 of our autumn semester (mid-November – end of January).
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Multidisciplinary project (15 ECTS credit)
The course contains a design project where you work in an international team of students. Individual and group tasks are combined:
Design project
In the design project you will work in a group on designing a regenerative building. With clear weekly tasks, you will work under the guidance of experienced teachers from the field towards a Preliminary Design with an explanation of technical components. During these weeks, various perspectives on regenerative design will be explained by experienced professionals from the field. Excursions will enrich your knowledge, and you will implement this in your project.
The grading will be partly a team collaboration and individual workMain project
In the main project you will work with a group on designing a regenerative building. With clear weekly tasks, you will work under the guidance of experienced teachers from the field towards a Preliminary Design with an explanation of technical components. During these weeks, various perspectives on regenerative design will be explained by experienced professionals from the field. Excursions will enrich your knowledge, and you will implement this in your project.
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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 Circular Housing? 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 Technology, Construction Engineering or a similar course, and English-language skills at B2 level.
Practical information
Academic Calendar Finance
Housing Visa Facilities
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 Eefje Kroesen by email(opens in new tab).