A post graduate program in Milan, founded by Mario Cucinella for recent graduates to build experience in a setting that integrates education, research and practice to train the next generation of professionals in sustainability. A post graduate program founded by Mario Cucinella for recent graduates to build experience in a setting that integrates education, research and practice to train the next
generation of professionals in sustainability. SOS is
– a professional school aimed at recent graduates to build experience in a setting that integrates education, research and practice,
– a comprehensive program, combining principles with a practice-based approach to the design and application of the most advanced methods, processes and tools,
– a training opportunity distinguished by its main focus on the application of sustainable architecture, from urban to product scale, from developing to advanced communities. SOS aims to
– provide the highest quality practice-based experience and opportunities for the next generation of professionals,
– serve as a nexus for the exchange of knowledge in the building industry, the community and the profession,
– develop a culture of responsible and sustainable design methods, processes and practices. SOS works
– by embracing global challenges at a local scale through co-design and public participation,
– at the intersection of academic and research institutions, government, industry, professional organizations and the public,
– at the forefront of practice-based use-inspired research for the built environment industry and the profession. Design the Future
– to advance a humanistic approach in architecture and urban design while addressing our present and future challenges,
– to advance architecture’s cultural, social, economic and environmental impact, relevance and value,
– to define processes of transformation for a sustainable world and lead systemic change through collaboration
Define the Future
– of professional education through a revolutionary model of integrated learning / research / practice,
– of practical application by transforming the professional development path and changing to an open and shared culture,
– of the profession by repositioning architects through innovative and intelligent driven strategies
Imagine a Future where
– the intelligent investment of design positions us as global experts, leaders and stewards of the environment,
– design delivers outstanding quality that is responsive and sustainable,
– all stakeholders are involved from the initiation of the project,
– decisions are performance-based and value-driven,
– all communications throughout the design and building process are clear
concise, open, transparent and trusting,
– outcomes are innovative and visionary
SOS Curriculum
The SOS – School of Sustainability Master’s Program is designed to leverage the collective energy and individual experiences of the SOS students and team within the professional context of Mario Cucinella Architechts (MC A). The Fully Year Master’s Program is divided into two parts:
Part 1 – Six Foundation Courses
Part 2 – Project Tracks
The foundation courses will also be available as Standalone Modules to be taken individually, for executive students unable to attend the full time Master’s Program, but interested in developing some specific topics covered in our academic offering. For more information on the Master’s Program and Standalone Courses, please visit our website and apply today!
