Architecture of Buildings and Structures
8.191.00.01 Architecture of Buildings and Structures
Qualification awarded: Master in Architecture and Town Planning
Entry year: 2024
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
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)
Field(s) of study: Architecture and construction
Specific admission requirements: professional entrance examination
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: full implementation of the curriculum
Characteristics of the educational program: Educational and professional program, practice-oriented, applied.
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 for scientific and research work. Professionally oriented disciplines provide 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: PH01. 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.
PH02. Have the specialized skills/problem-solving skills necessary to conduct research and/or conduct innovative activities in the field of architecture and urban planning in order to develop new knowledge and procedures.
PH03. Carry out pre-project analysis of architectural and urban planning objects and territories.
PH04. To understand and apply in practical activities the theoretical and practical principles of designing innovative objects of urban planning, residential, public, industrial buildings and structures, reconstruction and restoration of architectural objects, methods of achieving a rational architectural and planning, volume-spatial, constructive solution, ensuring socio-economic efficiency, environmental friendliness, energy efficiency.
PH05. To 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 projects, improvement projects of urban and landscape areas, in the reconstruction and restoration of architectural monuments and urban planning.
PH06. Ensure the harmonization of architectural objects and the subject environment, in particular with the application of the principles and methods of the theory of design of the architectural environment, exterior and interior of buildings
PH07. Carry out project modeling, choose digital technologies and software tools for solving problems of a research and innovation nature, develop and implement projects in the field of architecture and urban planning, prepare relevant scientific and technical documentation, make models and visual illustrative materials.
PH08. Organize work on complex architectural and urban planning projects, cooperation with customers and the public in the development, coordination and public discussion of architectural projects; it is understandable to convey one's own conclusions and arguments to specialists and non-specialists.
PH09. Apply energy-efficient and other innovative technologies when conducting scientific architectural and urban planning studies and making complex architectural and urban planning decisions.
PH10. Discuss the results of professional activities, research and innovative projects in the field of architecture and urban planning in national and foreign languages orally and in writing.
PH11. Make effective decisions in the field of architecture and urban planning, develop and compare alternatives, consider limitations, assess possible side effects and risks.
PH12. Know and apply in practice the legislation and regulatory framework regarding research and development of architectural and urban planning projects.
PH13. To substantiate safety, sanitary-hygienic, ecological, engineering-technical and technical-economic solutions and indicators in complex architectural and urban planning.
PH14. Understand the procedure for the author's supervision of the implementation of projects in the field of architecture and urban planning.
PH15. Analyze international and domestic experience in the design of architectural objects and urban planning.
Academic mobility: Based on bilateral agreements between Lviv Polytechnic National University and Ukrainian universities, higher education institutions of foreign partner countries
Work placement(s): Practice on the topic of master's qualification work in the conditions of real project production
Programme director: Doctor of Technical Science, Professor Habrel M.M.
Occupational profiles of graduates: 214 Professionals in architecture and engineering;
2141 Professionals in architecture and urban planning;
2141.1 Researchers (architecture, urban planning);
2141.2 Architects and city planners, 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 (public 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 world trends in the specialty "Architecture and Urban Planning" and covers disciplines that involve the integration of artistic composition, engineering and general science training in the systematic implementation of acquired knowledge in the practice of architectural design of residential and public buildings. urban complexes, including competitive, conceptual design, development of project proposals in the reconstruction of historical and post-industrial areas.
The educational program provides an opportunity to gain experience of group project work and cooperation with architects, scientific and practical skills during practice on the topic of master's thesis, learn to work with real urban conditions