Master's Degree in Architectural Sustainability: Design and Management
Specialize in the management and comprehensive design of sustainable architecture projects
Utilizing simulation programs and monitoring equipment to validate real-world building performance
The Master's Degree in Sustainable Architecture Projects: Design and Management prepares professionals in sustainable architecture, covering everything from feasibility analysis to comprehensive project oversight. It addresses the growing demand for skilled individuals spurred by European initiatives like the Green Deal and Next Generation funds, which advocate for energy efficiency and renewable energies in construction.
In this evolving landscape, society, businesses, and governmental bodies require proficient and knowledgeable experts. However, the sector faces a shortage of professionals with specialized training tailored to these emerging needs.
This program, with a distinct professional focus, enables students to approach sustainability in urban planning and construction from a comprehensive perspective. Through a propaedeutic methodology, students engage in transversal projects, delving into and specializing in Sustainable Architecture Project development. They begin with climate and territorial planning analysis, and progress to assessing project profitability from a real estate standpoint.
Moreover, the Master's program offers a unique aspect beyond sustainable architecture project development. It places significant emphasis on the management processes inherent in such projects, whether involving new construction or rehabilitation. This includes aspects often overlooked by architectural professionals, such as value proposition, technical and economic feasibility, product marketing, and economic analysis. This process also encompasses the application and management of subsidies, financing, and more.
This professional-centric approach equips graduates to navigate their future careers with confidence and proficiency. They are adept at communicating effectively with their target clientele while possessing the technical specialization required to undertake architectural projects successfully.
This program will equip you to communicate proficiently with your clients while retaining the technical specialization essential for architecture.
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Why study the Máster en Sostenibilidad Arquitectónica: Diseño y Gestión en Madrid
International and Esteemed Faculty
Our faculty comprises professionals of international renown, each with extensive experience in sustainable architecture. Drawing from their own experiences, they present various theoretical models, illustrating the strengths and potential challenges of sustainable architectural practices.
Exceptional Employment Prospects
Our curriculum fosters the cultivation of highly specialized profiles, addressing the scarcity of such roles in the current job market. Graduates are in high demand and enjoy excellent employment prospects upon completion of the program.
Collaboration with Premier Partners
The Master's program benefits from collaborations with top-tier companies across the architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate services sectors. Notable collaborators include AD Arquitectura Urbana, Arquitectura Invisible, and Savills Aguirre Newman.
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Curriculum
All our degree programs and curricula have been meticulously crafted in alignment with the latest regulations, thoroughly vetted and approved by the National Quality Assessment Agency.
Each student is required to complete 60 credits
First Semester 30 ECTS
- 3 ECTS | Climate, Territory, and Urbanism
- 3 ECTS | Bioclimatic Architecture: Passive and Active Architectural Design
- 6 ECTS | Assessment of the environmental impact of architectural designs and constructions
- 3 ECTS | Advanced Installation and Energy Techniques and Systems
- 3 ECTS | Applied Materials and Sustainability
- 6 ECTS | BIM and Sustainability
- 6 ECTS | Comprehensive architectural sustainability design
Second Semester 30 ECTS
- 3 ECTS | Management of European Calls and Decarbonization
- 3 ECTS | Project Profitability, Communication, and Marketing
- 3 ECTS | Building Management in Use - Facility Management
- 3 ECTS | European Taxonomy, ESG, and Circular Economy
- 6 ECTS | Professional Internships
- 12 ECTS | Master's Final Project
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Profesores
Professors
Alejandro Bosqued Navarro
Director del máster de Sostenibilidad Arquitectónica: Diseño y Gestión / Profesor del área de Certificación Medioambiental y Proyectos
Director of the Master's degree in Architectural Sustainability: Design and Management / Professor of the area of Environmental Certification and Projects
Doctor Arquitecto por la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Profesor de la Universidad Nebrija desde 2012
Evaluador Acreditado VERDE (GBCe) y Ex-Secretario General de ASA - Asociación Sostenibilidad y Arquitectura.
En la actualidad combina la docencia universitaria con la práctica profesional a través de su estudio de arquitectura, ammaarquitectura - arquitectura moderna y medioambiente y su consultoría en sostenibilidad 0EC - Zero Energy Consumption, donde asesora a importantes estudios de arquitectura e ingeniería en adaptaciones de proyectos a criterios de sostenibilidad arquitectónica.
Ha sido arquitecto investigador de la Unidad sobre investigación en Eficiencia Energética en Edificación (UiE3) del Departamento de Energías Renovables del Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medio Ambientales y Técnológicas - CIEMAT de 2005 a 2012.
Ponente invitado en Universidades y Congresos internacionales y Experto en Eficiencia Energética de la Comisión Europea dentro del programa TAIEX. En la actualidad es experto en Eficiencia Energética en Edificación de CINEA Horizon Europe en la Comisión Europea
Ha sido profesor de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (6 años), de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (6 años), de la Universidad Europea (5 años) de la Universidad de Alcalá (2 años)
Su línea de investigación se centra en estos momentos en las geometrías eficientes de la envolvente edificatoria como solución para la regeneración del parque inmobiliario antiguo y la reducción de la demanda energética asociada a la misma.
Alejandro Blanco Callejo
Profesor de las áreas de Urbanismo y Territorio
Professor of the area of Urban Planning and Territory
Obtuvo el título de arquitecto en las especialidades de Urbanismo y Edificación en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (UPM). Posteriormente amplió estudios en el mismo centro completando un curso máster en Conservación y Restauración del Patrimonio Arquitectónico y Urbano (2003) y un curso de especialización en Dirección Integrada de Proyectos (2004). Diploma de Estudios Avanzados por la ETSAM en el Dep. Urbanismo y O. Territorio y es Doctor por la Universidad Europea de Madrid.Ha sido profesor de IE Universidad, URJC y Norwich University y ha dirigido diferentes cursos de verano sobre Arquitectura y Medio Ambiente. En el inicio de su carrera profesional colaboró con la multinacional PWC Consulting. Ha trabajado como arquitecto free-lance en diversos proyectos de Urbanismo y Edificación en Castilla-León y Madrid. En el año 2005 funda ABM Arquitectos en Madrid.
Jorge de Andrés Martos
Profesor de las áreas de Materiales y Construccion
Professor of the areas of Materials and Construction
Arquitecto Técnico titulado por la UPM en 2003 y Graduado en Ingeniería de Edificación por la Universidad Europea de Madrid.
Compatibiliza su desarrollo como profesional liberal, especializado en el área de Rehabilitación de Patrimonio Construido, con la docencia en la que ha impartido, entre otras instituciones, clases en el Centro Nacional del Vidrio.
Actualmente imparte docencia en la Universidad Nebrija desde el curso académico 2019-2020.
Sergio Fernández Carenas
Profesor del área de Instalaciones
Professor of the area of Facilities
Licenciado en Arquitectura por la UCJC en 2016 y Máster en Formación del Profesorado por la Universidad Nebrija en 2021, ha trabajado y colaborado con distintos estudios hasta que en 2019 fundó su propio estudio de arquitectura y diseño de interiores Stuarq Little, con base en Madrid y desarrollo de concursos, proyectos residenciales y de retail a nivel nacional. Tiene 8 años de experiencia en obra, dirigiendo y ejecutando proyectos de diversa índole, además compagina su carrera como arquitecto con una de sus pasiones (la enseñanza) y actualmente es profesor de las asignaturas de Materiales y Técnicas Constructivas II e Instalaciones en el grado de diseño de interiores de la Universidad Nebrija.
Carlos García López Pérez
Profesor del área de BIM y Simulación Energética
Professor of the area of BIM and Energy Simulation
Arquitecto por la Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM), con especialización en BIM y
una sólida formación en automatización, coordinación y colaboración aplicadas al
diseño y la construcción. Su trayectoria académica y profesional refleja un compromiso
continuo con la innovación tecnológica en el ámbito de la edificación.
Con más de 10 años de experiencia, ha liderado proyectos de diseño, coordinación y
dirección, destacando por su enfoque en la optimización de procesos y la integración
eficiente de equipos multidisciplinares. Su capacidad para implementar soluciones
innovadoras ha permitido mejorar significativamente la colaboración y el rendimiento en
distintos entornos de trabajo.
Actualmente, ejerce como profesor en la Escuela de Arquitectura de la Universidad Nebrija y combina esta actividad con su rol como cofundador de Dimension Lab, donde centra su labor en la transformación de datos en conocimiento para optimizar los procesos en todas las fases de la edificación.
Esmeralda López García
Profesora del área de Bioclimatismo y Proyectos
Professor of the area of Bioclimatic Design and Projects
Doctora arquitecta por la Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli con mención Doctor Europeus, especializada en regeneración urbana y arquitectura bioclimática. Completó el Máster MAYAB en Medio Ambiente y Arquitectura Bioclimática (ETSAM-UPM) y es Certified Passive House Tradesperson. Con más de diez años de experiencia internacional, ha trabajado en estudios como Archea Associati (Florencia), Labics (Roma) o Rafael de la Hoz Arquitectos (Madrid), así como en empresas multinacionales como la empresa de energía Q8 o Artelia Group, donde actualmente lidera proyectos internacionales como directora de proyectos. Como investigadora, es miembro del grupo At-the-oUTSET en la Universidad Nebrija y ha sido profesora asistente en la Università degli Studi di Firenze y profesora invitada en la Cornell University. En el ámbito de la divulgación científica, es embajadora de ASIERI (Asociación de Investigadores Españoles en la República Italiana) y de RAICEX (Red de Asociaciones de Investigadores y Científicos Españoles en el Exterior).
More Academic Information
Official Degree:Master's Degree in Architectural Sustainability: Design and Management
The recommended entry profiles for the Master's program align with Bachelor's/Associate's Degrees in Architecture, Technical Architecture, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Engineering in Industrial Technologies.
60 ECTS credits.
Minimum 12 ECTS and maximum 60 ECTS per registration and academic period.
Center responsible:Higher Polytechnic School
Branch of knowledge: Engineering and architecture
Available places: 72
Type of Education: Classroom attendance
Languages: Spanish
Competences
- Analyze information pertinent to project materialization, enabling solutions to various project challenges and addressing stakeholders' needs. This involves applying knowledge acquired in sustainable architecture principles, technology, materials, project certification, taxonomy, ESG, finance, management, and marketing.
- Comprehend the practical aspects and progression of sustainable architecture projects, encompassing climate analysis, essential passive and active design strategies, conceptual sketches, preliminary designs, basic projects, project execution, monitoring, and considerations of circular economy, disassembly, or demolition.
- Assess diverse construction systems and materials employed in designing and constructing sustainable architecture projects.
- Acquire proficiency in project management, understanding the timeline, and engaging stakeholders in sustainable architecture project communication.
- Grasp the economic and organizational contexts shaping sustainable architecture project development, navigating both business and construction realms adeptly to meet project requirements effectively.
- Implement management controls to yield efficient outcomes with significant value addition to the project.
- Analyze and determine optimal construction systems and strategies tailored to each project, ensuring they align with sustainable architecture principles.
- Conduct energy simulations for buildings or specific sections to optimize energy usage.
- Obtain certification for projects and/or buildings in terms of energy and environmental standards, adhering to current regulations or relevant environmental certification criteria.
- Serve as a rehabilitation agent, proficiently requesting, managing, and justifying subsidies within the domain of energy efficiency and sustainability.
Methodology
Modalidad presencial
The face-to-face modality is tailored for bachelor's students seeking to advance their education. It equips students with advanced practical knowledge in sustainable architecture project design and management, preparing them to enter the job market with confidence.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Prospective candidates aiming to pursue the "Master's Degree in Sustainable Architecture Projects: Design and Management" will include professionals aspiring for a comprehensive understanding of sustainable architecture and bioconstruction design and construction processes. This encompasses entrepreneurs and designers specializing in renewable energy construction, energy efficiency managers and auditors, as well as professionals seeking advanced expertise in the sustainable building sector. The target candidate profile encompasses:
- Architecture.
- Technical architecture.
- Building Engineering.
- Civil Engineering.
- Industrial Technology Engineering
El Máster tiene un marcado carácter transversal, ya que el egresado adquirirá capacidades que le permitirán aplicar el diseño y la gestión para aportar valor proyecto de arquitectura sostenible. Por este motivo, el máster se dirige a profesionales con diferentes titulaciones universitarias previas.
Será necesario demostrar capacidad de aprendizaje e inquietud intelectual suficiente para trabajar en entornos de diseño, gestión y construcción. En concreto, los alumnos candidatos de este máster deberán garantizar las competencias correspondientes a un mínimo de 18 créditos en al menos dos de las siguientes materias: acondicionamiento y energía, instalaciones de edificación, materiales, construcción o diseño. Podrán demostrarlo directamente con la superación de esos créditos en titulaciones oficiales o bien en otro tipo de enseñanzas o con experiencia profesional.
Admission to the Master's Degree in Sustainable Architecture Projects: Design and Management is contingent upon the submission of academic records, a presentation document, and participation in a personal interview. These criteria are pivotal in determining admission, particularly if applications outnumber available positions.
In the event that available spots are filled and there are additional candidates, they will be placed on a waiting list for potential openings prior to the course commencement. Vacancies that arise will be allocated to students on the waiting list accordingly.
For selection and admission assessment, candidates will be evaluated on a scale of 0 to 10 points, with consideration given to the following criteria and their respective weightings:
- Academic record [50%]
The candidate's academic performance in previous studies will be assessed, with a maximum score of 10 points allocated. - Structured personal interview [30%]
An interview will be conducted to evaluate the candidate's suitability based on their experience, knowledge, technical and professional skills essential for successful completion of the intended studies. The interview will focus on assessing the candidate's general understanding of design, construction, and facilities, as well as their familiarity with the sector and its stakeholders. Furthermore, knowledge in materials, construction techniques, and graphic representation disciplines will be considered. Additionally, the candidate's motivation, attitudes, and other personal attributes contributing to their suitability for the chosen studies will be evaluated. The interview may be conducted in the language of instruction. This assessment will be scored between 0 and 5 points. - Candidate's Presentation Document [20%]
Candidates are required to submit a personal document outlining their motivation and interest in pursuing the desired studies. This document allows candidates to convey any personal circumstances they deem pertinent to the selection process.
Admission assessments are conducted with a holistic approach, aiming to understand applicants' characteristics comprehensively. Evaluations are aimed at determining candidates' motivation, as well as their educational background, skills, aptitudes, communication abilities, engagement in extracurricular activities, and future aspirations, all of which are crucial for admission consideration to Nebrija University curricula.
Employability
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Master's Degree, graduates will be equipped to pursue diverse career paths, including:
Collaboration Agreements for professional internships
This Master's program maintains collaboration agreements for professional internships with some of the industry's most distinguished companies and institutions. Key collaborators include:
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