Sustainable architecture in education

Abstract

The notion of sustainable architecture relating to human- and environment-friendly investments in view of economic and social aspects, is differently implemented in various countries. Thus, this article is focused on a five-month study on differences and similarities in architectural education in Turkey and Poland - two European countries with different climate and irradiation conditions. A joint curriculum was launched for one semester at both universities, and then evaluated through interview-surveys, peer-to-peer feedback, critical analysis and synthesis. The study’s findings reveal the differences and similarities in both teaching, and creating sustainable, climate-related architectural ideas and concepts. They highlight the most important aspects of sustainable environment education, and enable further development of a more international approach towards architects and urban planners’ education. Also, they show the effectiveness of certain teaching methods and tools giving a set of guidelines aimed at potential activities, improvements and the future growth of sustainable teaching. © 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.