Architecture & Urban Planning
AiB TAMU Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
Semester Program
Term: Fall
In Cooperation with: Texas A&M University (TAMU) & Institute for Education and Social Innovation (ibugi)
Directed at students from the College of Architecture, the AiB TAMU LAUP semester program offers students the opportunity to explore and study sustainable urban design and landscape architecture in the modern and progressive environment of Germany‘s former capital and the NGO/UN hub in Bonn, as well as Europe. At the core of the semester stands a design project in which students engage in culturally sensitive, sustainable designs of one or more sites in the city of Bonn or the neighboring region. Emphasis is placed on embedding design work in the teaching, and on a reflection of relevant local, German, and European culture and (design) history, as well as German and European approaches to sustainability and environmentalism. The program is enriched by numerous study tours, student charettes and workshops, which broaden the students‘ design inventory, skills and understanding of the professional and cultural practices of their host environment.
AiB Contact: Mara Teresa Minkler (Senior Academic Manager) – mm@aib-bonn.org
AiB PSU Landscape Architecture
Semester Program
Term: Fall/Spring
In Cooperation with: Institute for Education and Social Innovation (ibugi) & Penn State University (PSU)
The AiB PSU Landscape Architecture program is directed at students of Landscape Architecture approaching the end of their undergraduate studies. At the center of the semester is a design project in which students create a culturally sensitive, sustainable design for one or more sites in the city of Bonn or neighboring Cologne. Within that context, great emphasis is placed on embedding design work in the teaching and reflection of relevant local, German and European culture and (design) history, as well as German and European approaches to sustainability and environmentalism. The program is enriched by academic study tours as well as student and art workshops which broaden students‘ design inventory, skills and understanding of professional and cultural practices of their host environment.
AiB Contact: Florian Königs (Senior Academic Manager) – fk@aib-bonn.org
AiB TAMU Sustainable Communities
Summer Program
Term: Summer
In Cooperation with: Texas A&M University (TAMU) & Institute for Education and Social Innovation (ibugi)
Directed at students from the College of Architecture, the AIB TAMU Sustainable Communities summer program is a five-week international experience during which students explore exciting and innovative approaches to sustainability-related concepts and practices on different levels, such as urban design, energy production & consumption, waste management, traffic planning, architecture and land uses in Germany, one of the spearheading nations for sustainable initiatives. A multitude of study tours, exchanges with experts from the field and first-hand experiences allow students to discover a variety of challenges, strategies and success stories, revealing to them commonalities and differences between German and US practices in this area. Through the program, students will experience both personal and intercultural growth, as well as prepare for their future academic career goals.
This program has a track A and a track B.
AiB Contact: Charlotte Korff (Senior Academic Manager) – ck@aib-bonn.org
AiB TAMU Germany Cities, Landscapes, and Architecture
Summer Program
Term: Summer
In Cooperation with: Texas A&M University (TAMU) & Institute for Education and Social Innovation (ibugi)
Directed at students from all majors, the AiB TAMU Architecture summer program offers courses in architecture with a focus on current trends and historical perspectives. Throughout this month-long program, participants will be immersed into German culture and experience the country and customs on a firsthand basis. All excursions, site visits and day trips are tailored to correspond with the coursework and include visits to art and historical museums, historical sites and relevant architectural sites. Courses are taught in English and include photography, German and European cities and architecture, as well as the history of German architecture. Students will photograph and sketch what they encounter and will create images that highlight what they have seen and learned. This interactive approach will enable them to actively engage with German culture and the architectural history of Germany and Europe.
AiB Contact: Mara Teresa Minkler (Senior Academic Manager) – mm@aib-bonn.org