Qualification: First-Level Master
Duration: 12 months
In Collaboration With: SOS School of Sustainability Foundation
ECTS: 60
Delivery: Blended (online + 4 months of project work at SOS campus in Milan within Mario Cucinella Architects Studio)
Intakes: September and January
Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design
Required documents: Passport or National ID Card, Curriculum Vitae, High School Certificate and/or transcript (attesting at least 12 years of schooling from primary education), Bachelor’s Degree certificate and/or transcript, Proof of English Proficiency at Level B2, Design Portfolio, Motivational Letter
All documents must be submitted in English or Italian if they are originals; otherwise, they must be accompanied by a certified translation with an apostille.
General Description
Founded by Mario Cucinella in 2015, the SOS First-Level Master’s Program strives to bring together the knowledge, competencies and skills that Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA) has acquired over more than thirty years of professional practice in the global context, with the expertise of our partners in the fields of education, industry and research. Through its new approach and a visionary strategy, the program is conceived as an “Academy of Practice”, where students learn how to work by doing research and are prepared to tackle the environmental issues that are emerging globally.
Thanks to the collaboration with UNINETTUNO University, The SOS – School of Sustainability Foundation ETS First-Level Master’s Program in Sustainable Architecture and Design takes on a new shape, becoming more accessible to young working professionals and contributing to redefining the professional role of architects and designers. Following the UNINETTUNO model of online teaching, students will access online video lessons, didactic material, live virtual classrooms, exercises, and discussion forums on the online UNINETTUNO platform. Online activities can be planned by the student, finding a balance for work, private life and study, while during the four months of on campus activities students will have the unique opportunity to study at the MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects Headquarters in Milan.
Objectives
“I think this planet needs design, creativity and architects to rethink the ways we address people’s needs and operate in the natural context” – Mario Cucinella
SOS – School of Sustainability Foundation ETS is a Future Factory, seeking to bring together young professionals, the leaders of tomorrow, with SOS faculty and partners, and their years of experience within the building sector, to form a hub for the exchange of ideas and visions.
This First-Level Master’s Program:
- transmits a holistic comprehension of sustainability practices within the architecture and building field;
- explores the application of sustainable architecture, from urban to product scale, from developing to advanced communities;
- offers new cognitive and technical tools that will allow students to design products, spaces, buildings and systems capable of generating new forms of creative empathy;
- provides hard skills through an innovative, visionary, human-centered and practice-based approach to tackle environmental issues;
- helps to establish a strong professional network for accessing quality job opportunities;
- caters to young working professionals through an innovative blended format, combining online activities with hands-on project work at the SOS campus in Milan.
Why Choose This Course
Studying with UNINETTUNO offers numerous advantages. The online format provides flexibility, making it easier to balance personal commitments with academic studies. The advanced e-learning platform provides access to lectures, educational materials, and interactive tools.
UNINETTUNO’s psycho-pedagogical model promotes active and participatory learning through tutor support, discussion forums, and practical activities, ensuring a high-quality educational path that meets the demands of the modern job market.
What You Will Study
The Master’s Program in Sustainable Architecture and Design consists of two phases which exemplify the SOS philosophy of bringing theory and practice together.
1st Phase
The first phase of the academic year is held online on UNINETTUNO’s e-learning platform and runs from mid-September to mid-March (first intake) or from mid-January to mid-July (second intake) and features our Foundations Courses. Five courses that tackle the most effective and innovative sustainability practices within the building sector, designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to address the challenges of the future with an open-minded, holistic, research-driven, human-centered approach.
- Foundations of Sustainability
- Design for Circular Economy
- Digital & Parametric Design
- Environmental Design
- Healthy Materials
2nd Phase
The second phase of the academic year will be held on campus within the SOS and MCA Headquarters in Milan and is dedicated to our Project Track work. It runs for four months, from mid-March to mid-July (first intake) or from September to mid-December (second intake), during which time students have the possibility of tackling new and diverse challenges related to sustainability by implementing our innovative and research-based SOS approach.
Through the Project Tracks, SOS students, divided into small groups, work on real and impactful projects in close collaboration with SOS Partner Companies and Institutions experiencing the entire life cycle of a given project. This provides students with experience within the top-ranked MCA firm and the opportunity to work with high-level project partners such as BMW Group, ARUP, Artemide, Unipol, Manni Group, Salvatore Ferragamo, IRIS Ceramica, Saib Spa, and others.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master in Sustainable Architecture and Design will be equipped with advanced knowledge, technical skills, and a holistic design approach to address environmental challenges at multiple scales. The program prepares professionals capable of integrating sustainability, innovation, and research into architectural and design practice.
Career opportunities include roles such as:
- Sustainable Architect in international architecture and engineering firms focused on high-performance and low-impact design;
- Environmental and Sustainability Consultant for private companies, real estate developers, and public institutions;
- Digital and Parametric Designer integrating computational tools with sustainable design strategies;
- Circular Economy and Innovation Specialist within product, building, and material development sectors.
Application Process
All prospective students are required to submit the application form on the SOS official website (https://www.schoolofsustainability.it/studying-at-sos/apply/) with the following documents:
- Passport or National ID Card
- Curriculum Vitae
- Design Portfolio
- Motivational Letter
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma or Diploma Supplement
The SOS Admissions staff will then ask shortlisted students to sit for an aptitude interview with the School Director as the final phase of the application process.
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