Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
• deepen in particular aspects and approaches of environmental design,
• become familiar with contemporary environmental design techniques, theoretical approaches and applied case studies of environmental design in Greece and internationally,
• practice intensive teamwork.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Research Methods and Academic Writing covers a wide range of methodological topics that help students understand the processes of conducting scientific research and writing academic papers. The course design combines lectures, practical exercises, and individual guidance, offering students both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for conducting research and writing scientific essays. The aim of the course is to provide valuable assistance in preparing their master's thesis.
The Intensive Environmental Design Workshop/Seminar focuses on the synthesis and application of environmental design principles in real-world projects. Through intensive work and collaborative activities, students will develop the essential skills for creating sustainable solutions in the field of environmental architectural and urban design. Combining guest lectures and group work, the course aims to foster collaboration between students and faculty, expand their scientific horizons, enhance their skills, and create opportunities for broader scientific partnerships on environmental design issues. These activities are part of an effort to strengthen the outreach of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.).
The Educational Trip aims to provide students with practical insights, through on-site visits, into the real-world applications of the theoretical knowledge acquired during the courses. By participating in the educational excursion, students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze real examples of environmental architectural and urban design through planned tours of buildings and complexes of particular value in cities in Greece and abroad.