Construction Design and Economics
Department of Building, Energy & Society

Construction Design and Economics

Specialisations Architecture and Engineering

 

Our students develop and implement innovative living spaces for the good of society. As part of this process, we interlink architecture and civil engineering with the construction industry and building practice. Planning and building the future with courage, experience and passion.

Did you know, …

… that we value an interdisciplinary education?

Interdisciplinary teaching content is applied to practical tasks in the course of project work. Students receive highly individualised support from our teaching staff.

Did you know, …

… that the construction sector contains a wide variety of occupational areas?

Construction design, construction economics, revitalisation, structural engineering and construction, project management, project control, energy-efficient building are specialist fields which play an important part in the course and in professional life.

Did you know, …

… that it’s possible to spend a semester studying abroad?

Our partnership arrangements with universities in several European countries allow you to spend a semester studying abroad without prolonging the course.

Did you know, …

… that we hold a construction open day at FH JOANNEUM?

Firms in the construction sector give presentations and tell students about job prospects and career opportunities.

Did you know, …

… that you can learn practical building skills as part of the course?

Our students have the option of learning how to build and plaster a wall under professional supervision. This practical experience is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the FH JOANNEUM.

Did you know, …

… that we conduct research in architecture and civil engineering?

The scientific knowledge acquired is incorporated into teaching and our students have the opportunity to work on research projects. This often provides fascinating subjects for the bachelor thesis.