Architecture of Buildings and Structures
8.G17.00.01 Architecture of Buildings and Structures
Qualification awarded: Master in Architecture and Town Planning
Entry year: 2025
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1 year 4 months
Institute: Institute of Architecture and Design
Number of credits: 90
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Specific admission requirements: EVI, EFVV (subject test) + professional exam (creative competition)
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning: Provided that the previous level was obtained in another country, nostrification is required, which is carried out by Lviv Polytechnic.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: Certification is carried out in the form of a public defense of the qualification work
Characteristics of the educational program: The goal of the educational program is to train highly qualified specialists who are capable of solving complex problems in the field of architecture and urban planning, acquiring knowledge, skills and abilities for designing buildings and structures of various functional purposes, using modern technologies and tools.
Objects of study and activity: objects of architecture and urban planning, the sphere of management of the development of architectural and urban planning systems, research in the field of architecture and urban planning.
Theoretical content of the subject area: categorical and conceptual apparatus, methodology of architectural science; principles of architectural and urban planning activity; constructive, engineering, technological, economic components of architectural and urban planning projects; modern concepts and innovative trends in architecture; latest materials and technologies; methodology for designing interior elements of residential and public buildings, basics of building renovation; methodology for comprehensive research of architectural and urban planning objects.
Orientation to the development of systemic thinking of a specialist in the field of architecture and urban planning, understanding of modern scientific theories and trends in architectural practice, the social role of the profession, the formation of the ability to conduct scientific and research work. Professionally oriented disciplines ensure the mastery of modern methods of architectural design of complex multifunctional buildings, taking into account energy-saving technologies, constructive innovations, methods of complex design of architectural objects, exteriors and interiors of residential and public buildings.
Програмні результати навчання: RN01. Have specialized conceptual knowledge that includes modern scientific achievements in the field of architecture and urban planning and is the basis for original thinking and conducting research.
RN02. Have specialized problem-solving skills necessary for conducting research and/or implementing innovative activities in the field of architecture and urban planning in order to develop new knowledge and procedures.
RN03. Carry out pre-design analysis of architectural and urban planning objects and territories.
RN04. Understand and apply in practical activities the theoretical and practical principles of designing innovative urban planning objects, residential, public, industrial buildings and structures, reconstruction and restoration of architectural objects, methods of achieving rational architectural and planning, volumetric and spatial, constructive solutions, ensuring socio-economic efficiency, environmental friendliness, energy efficiency.
RN05. Know, understand and evaluate the characteristics of modern building materials, products and technologies, take into account their features when developing innovative design solutions for buildings and structures, in interior designs, urban and landscape development projects, in the reconstruction and restoration of architectural monuments and urban planning.
RN06. Ensure the harmonization of architectural objects and the subject environment, in particular using the principles and methods of the theory of design of the architectural environment, exterior and interior of buildings
RN07. Carry out design modeling, select digital technologies and software tools to solve research and innovation problems, develop and implement projects in the field of architecture and urban planning, prepare relevant scientific and technical documentation, produce models and visual illustrative materials.
RN08. Organize work on complex architectural and urban planning projects, cooperate with customers and the public in the development, coordination and public discussion of architectural projects; clearly convey one's own conclusions and arguments to specialists and non-specialists.
RN09. Apply energy-efficient and other innovative technologies when conducting scientific architectural and urban planning research and making complex architectural and urban planning decisions.
RN10. Discuss the results of professional activities, research and innovative projects in the field of architecture and urban planning in the state and foreign languages, orally and in writing.
RN11. Make effective decisions in the field of architecture and urban planning, develop and compare alternatives, take into account limitations, assess possible side effects and risks.
RN12. Know and apply in practical activities the legislation and regulatory framework for conducting research and developing architectural and urban planning projects.
RN13. Substantiate safety, sanitary-hygienic, environmental, engineering-technical and technical-economic decisions and indicators in complex architectural and urban planning design.
RN14. Understand the procedure for carrying out author's supervision over the implementation of projects in the field of architecture and urban planning.
RN15. Analyze international and domestic experience in the design of architectural and urban planning objects.
RN16. Know and apply modern scientific approaches and innovative methods of forming the architectural environment.
Academic mobility: Based on bilateral agreements between the National University "Lviv Polytechnic", universities of Ukraine and higher education institutions of foreign countries
Work placement(s): Internship on the topic of the master's thesis (10.5 ECTS credits)
Programme director: Mykola Mykhailovych HABREL
Occupational profiles of graduates: 214 Professional in the field of architecture and engineering;
2141 Professional in the field of architecture and urban planning;
2141.1 Junior researcher (architecture, urban planning);
2141.2 Architect, design engineer (urban planning);
1210.1 Heads of enterprises, institutions and organizations. Director (head) of the organization (design, project);
1223.1 Chief specialists - heads of production units in construction, head of housing and communal services;
1229.1 Chief architect (state authorities), head of department;
1229.3 Chief specialist-architect;
1237.1 Chief architect (architecture and construction), chief architect of the project.
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level
Other program features: The educational and professional program takes into account modern domestic and global trends in the development of the specialty "Architecture and Urban Planning", provides for the integration of design, construction, engineering and technical and general scientific training with the systematic implementation of the acquired knowledge into the practice of architectural design of residential and public buildings, architectural and urban complexes.
Block 1: Architecture and interior of buildings
Educational components develop and deepen professional competencies in the formation of multi-format residential structures, comprehensive study of architectural objects
Block 2: Architecture of public buildings and spaces
Educational components develop and deepen professional competencies in the study of urban structures and public objects, methods of architectural research and design.