We recommend registering in the full course (Theory Masterclass and Design Studio) for a better understanding of the issues and solutions. Registration in the full course corresponds to 160 hours of workload, and are equivalent to 8 ECTS.

However, the full course, although strongly recommended, is not the only option. As an alternative, you can register for:

• The full Theory Masterclass (equivalent to 4 ECTS)
• The Design Studio (equivalent to 4 ECTS) with at least one module of the Theory Masterclass (equivalent to 1ECTS per module)
• One or more elective courses (no ECTS granted)

For your application, please send us via email the following documents:

• Scan of an identity document
• Scan of your academic and professional accreditations/qualifications
• Recent CV
• A cover letter of max. 500 words containing your understanding of the ecological transition issue, your professional involvement and your personal perspectives

FULL COURSE RATES

• Type 1 – CHF 1’750
  (Master’s students, retirees, retraining, associations)
• Type 2 – CHF 2’200
  (PhD students)
• Type 3 – CHF 3’750
  (Unemployment)
• Type 4 – CHF 5’350
  (Professionals, Administrators, Scholars)

CERTIFICATION

• Any participant who completes successfully the entire course is awarded the Braillard Architects Foundation’s certificate of studies.
• The Braillard Architects Foundation has designed the Transition Workshop according to the Swiss academic requirements Thus 20 hours of courses equal 1 ECTS. Please contact your university competent services and the Foundation for more information.
• The full Theory Masteclass, with the individual written thesis following the theoretical part are equivalent to 4 ECTS.
• The full Design Studio, with the team design work during the practical part are equivalent to 4 ECTS.

For your application, please send us via email the following documents:

• Scan of an identity document
• Scan of your academic and professional accreditations/qualifications
• Recent CV
• A cover letter of max. 500 words containing your understanding of the ecological transition issue, your professional involvement and your personal perspectives

THEORY MASTERCLASS FEES

• Type 1 – CHF 950
  (Master’s students, retirees, retraining, associations)
• Type 2 – CHF 1’200
  (PhD students)
• Type 3 – CHF 1’875
  (Unemployment)
• Type 4 – CHF 2’900
  (Professionals, Administrators, Scholars)

CERTIFICATION

• Any participant who successfully completes the entire course is awarded the Braillard Architects Foundation’s certificate of study.
• The Braillard Architects Foundation has designed the Transition Workshop according to the Swiss academic requirements , so that the certificate of studies can be credited with european credit transfer units (ECTS), Thus 20 hours of courses equal 1 ECTS. Please contact your university competent services and the Foundation for more information.
• The full Theory Masterclass, with the individual written thesis following the theoretical part, are equivalent to 4 ECTS.

For your application, please send us via email the following documents:

• Scan of an identity document
• Scan of your academic and professional accreditations/qualifications
• Recent CV
• A cover letter of max. 500 words containing your understanding of the ecological transition issue, your professional involvement and your personal perspectives

DESIGN STUDIO RATES

• Type 1 – CHF 950
  (Master’s students, retirees, retraining, associations)
• Type 2 – CHF 1’200
  (PhD students)
• Type 3 – CHF 1’875
  (Unemployment)
• Type 4 – CHF 2’900
  (Professionals, Administrators, Scholars)

CERTIFICATION

• Any participant who successfully completes the entire course is awarded the Braillard Architects Foundation’s certificate of study.
• The Braillard Architects Foundation has designed the Transition Workshop according to the Swiss academic requirements , so that the certificate of studies can be credited with european credit transfer units (ECTS) Thus 20 hours of courses equal 1 ECTS. Please contact your university competent services and the Foundation for more information.
• The full Design Studio, with the teamwork and final presentation during the practical part, are equivalent to 4 ECTS.

You can register for one or more of the four modules and for one or more of 40 Theory Masterclass courses.

Registration is done on the program page and payment is done online.

Payable in 2 instalments if you do the full course

• 1/2 the 1st February 2024
• 2/2 the 27th June 2024

If you do only the Theory Masterclass or the Design Studio, the payment is made in 1 instalments:

• Theory Masterclass the 1st February 2024
• Design Studio the 27th June 2024

A candidate may cancel his/her registration free of charge 2 months before the start of the course by writing to transitionworkshop@braillard.ch. After this period, cancellation conditions apply. In the event of absence from the course, this will not be replaced or reimbursed.

The Foundation reserves the right to interrupt a registered participant’s presence in the following cases:

• 1. In the event of non-compliance with financial commitments.
• 2. If the student does not appear to be able to complete the course in a satisfactory manner.
• 3. In the event of inappropriate behaviour, disrespect for others and ethics.

The student will be reimbursed only on a pro-rata basis for courses already attended.
Upon presentation of a medical certificate attesting to the inability to follow all or part of the course, the registration fee will be cancelled and/or reimbursed on a pro-rata basis.