Online Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture and Bioconstruction
Specialise with the first Online Master’s in Sustainable Architecture and Green Building from the School of Sustainability at Universidad Europea. Gain practical skills to transform one of the most promising sectors for the future.
- Master cutting-edge knowledge in materials, passive design, renewable energy integration, and solutions that harmonise construction with nature.
- Earn prestigious certifications: Become a BREEAM Associate and receive training for LEED Core Level.
- Design impactful projects focused on energy savings and strategic building renovation plans.
- Access top industry tools and credentials to boost your professional profile.
- Prepare for Europe’s sustainability challenge: Nearly zero-energy buildings powered by renewable sources, as required by the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
- Work on a real project: Your Master’s Thesis will be a New Construction or Renovation project developed over 12 months with expert guidance.
- Enjoy an immersive experience: International trips to Kenya and Costa Rica, Sustainability Week, company challenges, networking with industry leaders, and more activities to enhance your employability.
Title pending a favorable report from the Regional Evaluation Agency/ANECA, pending verification, authorization for implementation, and approval of its official status and registration in the RUCT.
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Online with live classes | Start: 26 oct. 2026 | 12 meses, 60 ECTS | Escuela de Sostenibilidad | School of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Computing - STEAM |
What will the online Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture offer you?
You will specialise in green building, consolidating your knowledge of biomaterials, certifications, climates and microclimates, and renewable energy integration.
- You will delve into energy efficiency defined as the reduction of energy consumption through passive design, the use of renewable energy and energy management.
- You will learn in a practical way, by carrying out a project in which you will apply all the knowledge acquired throughout the master's degree.
- You will become a BREEAM Associate and we will prepare you for the Core level of LEED.
Escuela de Sostenibilidad
Are you passionate about the future of our planet? Do you want to become an agent of change and build a more sustainable world? Train at the first Escuela de Sostenibilidad in Spain and turn your passion into your profession. More than just education, an experience.
Learn from the best professionals in the sector with a realistic, hands-on approach.
Gain an internationally recognised qualification that will open doors to the job market.
Join a community of students and professionals who are passionate about sustainability.
Develop projects and solutions that will make a difference to our planet.
Certifications
Upon completion of the master's degree, you will be a BREEAM Associate and will be able to access the core level of LEED. In addition, you will study the VERDE certification and the PASSIVE HOUSE standard.
Academy Partner of Madrid World Construction Capital
We collaborate as an academy partner of the Madrid World Capital of Construction, Engineering and Architecture Association, with the aim of turning the capital into a hub for talent and training, with the university as the main driving force.
Green Employment Hub Entrepreneurship Programme
We collaborate with the Green Employment Hub entrepreneurship programme, an initiative of the Konecta Foundation supported by J.P. Morgan. Do you have a business idea in the field of sustainability? You will receive guidance and support to take your project from conception to reality.
Tools
In this Master's degree, you will have access to the main specialised tools such as:
- Design Builder.
- TCQ.
- CYPE engineers.
- Ce3X.
- SG Save add-on.
- Weather and Solar tools, among others.
Project-based learning
Teaching is eminently practical. Each module is presented with conceptual rigour, demonstrating its practical application through examples and real-life cases.
Agile and intuitive working environment
In which you can communicate directly with classmates and teachers, as well as enjoy live classes, teaching materials and the year calendar.
Accompanied by professional experts
The courses are taught by highly reputable professional experts. In addition, a tutor is available at all times to answer your questions.
Flexible methodology
The UE's online methodology will allow you to combine your Master's degree studies with your professional and family life.
Why study the Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture and Green Building online?
- You will learn the main construction techniques and gain knowledge of building materials with low or very low environmental impact.
- You will understand the environmental impact of the manufacture, transport, durability, maintenance, reuse, recyclability and recovery of different materials.
- You will learn to analyse, quantify and evaluate the life cycle of a material, a process or a building in order to understand its real environmental impact.
- You will design projects based on energy-saving criteria using passive techniques and natural air conditioning systems.
- You will learn different computer tools for optimising energy demand and energy certification of the project.
- You will put the knowledge acquired throughout each module into practice in a real-life case study, which will provide you with Competencies that will enhance your professional abilities.
Sustainable Architecture today
Dra. Dª. Beatriz Inglés Gosálbez
Director of the Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture and Bioconstruction.
Founder of the WEA-architects architecture studio, which focuses primarily on human ecology and sustainable and biomimetic construction.
Syllabus for the Online Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture
Syllabus structure
- Urban Planning and Environmental Landscaping
- Comprehensive Sustainable Project Management. Green Building
- Sustainable Architecture and the Circular Bioeconomy in the Design Phases
- Integration of Renewable Energies and Energy Saving Management
- Sustainable Building Envelopes and Structural Systems. Pollutants
- Environmental Assessment: Simulation and Evidence Using Advanced Tools
- Sustainable Certifications
- Master's Dissertation
- Academic externships
- Research Methodology
More information
Important aspects of the Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture and Green Building
- Objectives of the master's degree
To provide training in construction techniques and knowledge of building materials with low or very low environmental impact. Understanding the environmental impact of their manufacture, transport, durability, maintenance, reuse, recyclability or recovery.
To learn how to analyse, quantify and evaluate the life cycle of a material, process or building in order to understand its real environmental impact.
Design according to energy-saving criteria using passive techniques and natural air conditioning systems.
Provide comprehensive training on the integration of renewable energies, management and legislation in buildings.
Provide training in computer tools for optimising energy demand and energy certification of the project.
Students will put the knowledge they acquire throughout each module into practice in a real-life case study, which will provide them with Competencies that will enhance their professional abilities. - Master's degree format
The master's degree is divided into 8 modules of educational content, which will be worked on weekly based on the ECTS load and teaching load of each module.
Each week, there will be two 2-hour work sessions, during which progress will be made on the syllabus.
Learning is project-based. From the second week onwards, the ninth and final block of the Master's degree, the Final Master's Project, will be configured. This will be done while progressing through the syllabus, developing the project step by step, accompanied by specialist lecturers in the subject.
The final weeks are devoted to the final configuration of the project, its presentation, defence and subsequent assessment. - Assessment systems
The assessment of the Master's degree will be based on the work sessions and the configuration of the Master's Thesis.
Training Process Outcomes
Knowledge
- KON01 - Describe the criteria for sustainable urban and building development in harmony with the environment.
- KON02 - Classify the different materials used in construction and their life cycle.
- KON03 - Identify passive environmental conditioning measures, including thermal and acoustic insulation, climate control, energy efficiency and natural lighting.
- KON04 - Recognised the latest technological advances incorporated into buildings and tools, delving into energy performance
- KON05 - Relate the technologies developed in the area of environmental protection, transferring technology to the facility sector.
- KON06 - Compare the most relevant regulations and standards, assessment and certification criteria and mechanisms in the construction sector, as well as the current legislative framework.
Competencies
- CP01 – Plan, design, and evaluate harmonious landscape and settlement solutions, recognizing the biotic and abiotic conditions of the natural environment as a foundation, focusing on the specific use and preservation of natural resources.
CP02 – Propose and assess solutions based on environmental landscaping criteria.
CP03 – Conduct a life cycle analysis in the construction sector, integrating the concept of zero waste.
CP04 – Develop measures from an environmental perspective to save resources and reduce CO₂ emissions.
CP05 – Design as a result of understanding climate-responsive design as an experimental process.
CP06 – Develop and evaluate the design of building installation layouts to control energy consumption and regulate conditioning systems.
CP07 – Create innovative constructive and structural solutions based on manufacturing processes, waste reduction, and energy savings.
CP08 – Develop and assess technological proposals for environmental pollution control and water management in the construction sector.
CP09 – Generate the necessary energy performance evidence through simulations in advanced software, suitable for obtaining sustainable certification.
CP10 – Design and evaluate the optimal certification process for each building type.
CP11 – Prepare and defend an original research or professional project before a panel, within the field of sustainable architecture and green building.
CP12 – Describe, analyze, and assess the essential principles of ecology, sustainability, and conservation of energy and environmental resources in the construction sector.
CP13 – Integrate knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired through participation in real projects within companies.
Skills
- SKI01 – Analyze solutions using environmental landscaping criteria.
- SKI02 – Develop comprehensive sustainable management for a building project throughout all its phases.
- SKI03 – Apply the basic principles of ecology, sustainability, and conservation of energy and environmental resources in the construction sector.
- SKI04 – Assess the complexity of design and energy management for all building systems and installations.
- SKI05 – Apply the potential of thermal envelopes, considering energy savings and the influence of vegetation on the envelope and indoor environmental comfort.
- SKI06 – Evaluate energy data to provide alternative solutions with an environmental commitment.
- SKI07 – Use simulation software and real measurements to optimize energy consumption and management.
- SKI08 – Communicate project progress and results effectively and professionally.
- SKI09 – Use information and communication technologies for data search and analysis, research, communication, and learning.
- SKI10 – Plan tasks by optimally leveraging resources, time, and competencies.
- SKI11 – Critically and rigorously interpret scientific and technical results obtained when developing biomaterials, renewable energy systems, bioconstruction systems, or innovative sustainable management systems.
- SKI12 – Organize work independently, fostering autonomous learning.
Beyond the Classroom
We boost your employability and entrepreneurial spirit from day one. Discover all the resources we offer to help you grow, both inside and outside the classroom.
Receive personalized guidance from a professional coach who will support you throughout your career journey. Define your goals, strengthen your profile, and get ready to stand out in every selection process.
You will participate in the Digital Business Week or the Communication and Marketing Week, featuring talks from major industry leaders, and you will also face real-world challenges with PwC, one of the most influential consulting firms in the world.
Through the podcast “Ideas que emprenden”, we promote real entrepreneurship among our students, connecting their ideas with experts in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
You will have access to workshops such as “Excel applied to business”, “Effective negotiation”, and many more through LinkedIn Learning, available in workshop, course, or online seminar formats.
How is the online methodology like?
Flexibility
100% online teaching with live online classes that will be recorded in case you cannot attend or want to watch them again.
Close to you
You will have the support of our expert teachers who will facilitate your learning, as well as a tutor who will guide you and help you achieve your goals.
Experiential learning
Get comprehensive training based on case-based learning, combined with theoretical and practical learning.
Our educational model
At Universidad Europea we are committed to learning that prepares you for the needs of the professional world. Thanks to our methodology you will be able to acquire the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that facilitate maximum employability in a global world.
Experiential learning
The student learns by doing, without action there is no learning. You will put into practice the knowledge you have learned through our virtual campus and the online tools we make available to you.
Meaningful learning
The teacher relates the knowledge, skills and previous experiences to the interests, expectations and cognitive characteristics of the students.
Collaborative learning
The students "learn together", so they are motivated not just by their own learning but to increase the achievements of others, forming a social and academic learning experience.
Professional Learning
The teacher acts as an advisor and as a guide of the learning towards a professional application.
Constructive and discovery learning
Students investigate and explore concepts. This allows you to build cognitive structures by comparing, relating and reorganising new concepts with those you have already dealt with.
Autonomous Learning
The teacher encourages the students to learn for themselves, developing self-learning. The student is understood as an active and cooperative agent, protagonist of their own education.
Individualized learning
The teacher is sensitive to the diversity and different learning styles of the students, adjusting the training activities to suit their needs.
Creative learning
The development of creativity and initiative allows knowledge to be perceived as open, unfinished, something which can always be redefined and understood from other points of view.
Admissions process
The admission process to pursue an online undergraduate or postgraduate certificate at Universidad Europea can be carried out throughout the year, although enrolment on any of our programmes is subject to availability. In order to complete the process, follow these simple steps:
1
Documentation
You will need to send the specific documentation to your personal advisor
- Admissions form.
- Legal document required for accessing the programme
- Photocopy of your ID.
- Curriculum vitae.
2
Admissions test
Once your documentation has been reviewed, your personal advisor will contact you.
- Competency assessment test.
- Personal interview.
- Language assessment test (if applicable).
3
Reserving a place
Formalising the reservation of a place through our different methods of payment
- Direct debit.
- Credit card.
- Online payment.
Admission Requirements
- A university degree in the field of architecture, engineering, or construction is required.
- Profiles required include Architects, Civil Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Technical Architects, Building Engineers, Civil Construction Engineers, and Environmental Science graduates.
Faculty
El claustro de este máster cuenta con un 71% de doctores.
Mr. Santiago Becerra García
Bioconstructive systems: energy and ecological envelopes: Thermal envelopes, systems and typologies.
Architect. Founding partner of Mute Arquitectura (Madrid, 2007). Professor at the School of Architecture, Engineering and Design at Universidad Europea. Specialising in architectural construction technology.
Dr. Beatriz Inglés Gosálbez
Sustainable architecture: Passive design conditions and energy simulation.
Energy efficiency: certifications: Efficient use of energy, energy efficiency and optimisation.
Master's thesis tutor
Doctor of Architecture. Programme director. Founder of the WEA-architects architecture studio, which focuses primarily on human ecology and sustainable and biomimetic construction. Specialist in sustainable architecture and design. Member of the ELAN university research group.
Dr Lourdes Jiménez Garcinuño
Introduction and concepts: Energy saving concepts in construction and undeveloped space.
Bioconstructive systems: energy and ecological envelopeS: Facades, roofs and ecological filters.
Master's thesis tutor
Doctor of Architecture. Professor at the School of Architecture, Engineering and Design at Universidad Europea. Specialist in sustainable landscape and urban planning. Member of the PAR-PAN university research group.
Our teaching staff
- Ms Teresa Cuerdo Vilches
Doctor of Architecture from the University of Seville. Specialised in relationships with environmental conditions. She has been working for almost fourteen years at the Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Science (IETcc), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid, as head of the IETcc's Experimental Solar Energy Plant in Arganda del Rey (Madrid), where research is carried out into the applications of renewable energy in building. - Mr Antonio Lastra de la Rubia
Doctor of Civil Engineering. Master's degree in Infrastructure and Public Services Management. Senior Lecturer (Polytechnic University of Madrid). Innovation Coordinator (Canal de Isabel II, Madrid). - Mr Santiago Becerra García
Bioconstructive systems: energy and ecological envelopes: Thermal envelopes, systems and typologies.
Architect. Founding partner of Mute Arquitectura (Madrid, 2007). Professor at the School of Architecture, Engineering and Design at Universidad Europea. Specialising in architectural construction technology. - Dr Beatriz Inglés Gosálbez
Sustainable architecture: Passive design conditions and energy simulation.
Energy efficiency: certifications: Efficient use of energy, energy efficiency and optimisation.
Master's thesis tutor
Doctor of Architecture. Programme director. Founder of the WEA-architects architecture studio, which focuses primarily on human ecology and sustainable and biomimetic construction. Specialist in sustainable architecture and design. Member of the ELAN university research group. - Dr Lourdes Jiménez Garcinuño
Introduction and concepts: Energy saving concepts in construction and undeveloped space.
Bioconstructive systems: energy and ecological envelopeS: Facades, roofs and ecological filters.
Master's thesis tutor
Doctor of Architecture. Professor at the School of Architecture, Engineering and Design at Universidad Europea. Specialist in sustainable landscape and urban planning. Member of the PAR-PAN university research group. - Dr Juan Miguel Martínez Orozco
Introduction and concepts: Globalisation and sustainability in economic sectors.
POLLUTION: ATMOSPHERIC, NOISE AND LIGHT: Causes and effects.
Doctor in Environmental Impact Assessment and Correction. Professor at the School of Architecture, Engineering and Design at Universidad Europea. Specialist in Environmental Assessment subjects.
Researcher at the Spanish EIA Centre and consultant on environmental management issues. - Ms. Susana Moreno Soriano
Bioconstruction: biomaterials and life cycle: environmental indicators and environmental impact.
Master's thesis supervisor
Doctor of Architecture. Professor at the School of Architecture, Engineering and Design at Universidad Europea. Specialist in bioconstruction and ecological footprint. Principal investigator of the ELAN Research Group dedicated to environmental, social and economic challenges in rehabilitation and regeneration. - Mr Borja Sánchez Miranda
Energy efficiency: certifications: Sustainable certifications.
Architect. Specialist in sustainable certifications. LEED and Passive House certificates. - Mr Jorge Cerdá Inglés
Environmental assessment: simulation and evidence using advanced tools
Architect. Specialist in energy simulation programme management and obtaining environmental evidence and measurements. Also specialises in evolutionary, generative and biomimetic architecture. - Ms Esther Redondo Martínez
SUSTAINABLE AND OPTIMISED STRUCTURES
Doctor of Architecture, specialist in sustainable structures and their optimisation.
Educational quality endorsed by international rankings
5 stars in QS Star Rating
We are the first private university to obtain 5 stars in 10 categories of the QS Stars Rating System.
Times Higher Education
Ranked among the top 5 universities in Spain for international outlook and research excellence.
Ranking El Mundo
Ranked among the top 5 private universities in Spain, according to El Mundo.
Frequently asked questions about the Online Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture
What is sustainable architecture?
Sustainable architecture consists of constructing buildings with an ecosystem-friendly design, considering the optimisation of natural resources to minimise the impact on the environment.
What are the BREEAM and LEED certifications that I will obtain after completing the online Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture?
The BREEAM and LEED certifications accredit you as a specialised professional and a leader in the field of sustainable construction.
Will I have unlimited and free access to the professional tools of the online Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture?
Yes, during the master's degree you will work with tools that are used in the professional field, learning how to use them in a practical way. These are completely free of charge.
Are the exams and defence of the Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture online held on-campus?
No, the exams and final project defence are 100% online.