Scholarship / Endeavour Scholarship / Proposed Program: Sustainable Design [4]

Please summarise, in words that can be understood by a person outside your field, details of your proposed program, why you chose your proposed host organisation and what your proposed program is intended to achieve. Also provide details, including proposed dates and locations of any proposed fieldwork and/or internships. (300 words)

application for master programme in Sydney University

The Master of Architectural Science (Sustainable Design) in Sydney University enables you to develop efficient and environmentally responsive buildings and to retrofit existing buildings to meet today's environmental demands.

The key elements of sustainability in building design are site optimisation, minimal waste, reduced energy and water consumption, a holistic and integrated approach, and enhanced indoor environmental experiences.

The rapid development of urbanisation places a huge strain on nowadays architects to build not only confortable and solid but also environmental and human friendly spaces. It is extremely important to be aware of the changes we can make by creating energy efficiency designs, even though if it is with small changes it will be an improvement to our environment

Sustainability is an essential part of the built environment, but I believe that its ultimate goals and outcomes should address both the impact on bottom-line and the people who live and work in those spaces.

With this purpose, I was excited to learn about the master programme in Sydney University because the course integrates units from diverse architectural, design and environmental areas, and it also approaches the learning method in a very practical way by mixing students from other coursework to help develop better ideas and solutions. It provides you the opportunity to do an internship to experience aspects of practice, interactions with businesses consultancies and collaborators and regular site visits.

This course aims to develop the skills, knowledge and professional acumen needed for sustainable design within international and Australian developments.
Furthermore, this program brings together high-achieving students and critical thinkers that will lead future changes in our built environment.