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Traditional timber houses carpentry in seismic and coastal areas

Traditional timber houses carpentry in seismic and coastal areas

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

Date Time
Monday, 07/04/2025
 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
Monday, 14/04/2025
Monday, 21/04/2025
Monday, 28/04/2025
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 lifestylesโ€”especially 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:

  1. Understand the taxonomy of existing traditional houses
  2. 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

Register

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)

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