Traditional timber houses carpentry in seismic and coastal areas
Dates & timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for now and will be open in spring 2026
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Monday, 07/04/2025
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09:00-11:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 10:00-12:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 08:00-10:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Monday, 14/04/2025
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Monday, 21/04/2025
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Monday, 28/04/2025
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| Monday, 05/05/2025 |
Description:
Discover the craftsmanship behind traditional timber houses and revolutionise your approach to sustainable living. This micro-credential delves into the enduring wisdom of historic homes, teaching you how to preserve and adapt them for contemporary lifestylesโespecially in coastal and seismic zones, ideal for eco-friendly tourism. Acquire practical skills in timber carpentry, earthquake resilience, and sustainable maintenance while connecting deeply with cultural heritage. Learn to harmonise tradition with innovation and lead the way in environmentally conscious restoration. Embrace heritage to build a smarter, greener tomorrow!
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the taxonomy of existing traditional houses
- Identify the different construction details in terms of impact in the seismic/coastal climate resistance
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG3. Good health and well-being
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG15. Life on land
Sector:
Sustainability
Thematic area:
Technologies for Sustainable Development
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#infrastructure #society #culture #design
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Recognize structural characteristics of traditional timber houses Identify what interventions an existing traditional house needs
Soft skills:
Organisation Collaboration Prioritization
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Case studies Group work
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Presentations prepared by students, Scientific paper analysis, dialogue or conversations
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Romania
Stage of accreditation:
Part of a Bachelor program accredited by UTCB and by Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)
