SOS School of Sustainability

SOS School of Sustainability is a Future Factory aimed at recent graduates to build experience in a setting that integrates education, research, and practice. SOS is not a conventional post-graduate program, but rather an Academy of Practice. Studying at SOS is a training opportunity distinguished by its main focus on the application of sustainable architecture and design in the building sector.

1 Masters
15 Academic Staff
14 Students
8 Students (int'l)
7 Students (female)

Top reasons to study here

SOS has a comprehensive program that combines theory with a practice-based approach for the application of innovative sustainable methods, practices and tools.
SOS program includes close collaborations with school partners and MCA to give students exposure to real work projects and to establish a professional network.
As a highly professionalizing program SOS serves as a nexus for accessing quality job opportunities. 84% of students are hired within two months of graduation.

Master's Programmes

Arts, Design & Architecture (1)

Postgraduate Certificate Master's Program in Sustainable Architecture and Design

About

History

In 2015 three partners: Mario Cucinella Architects, Iris Ceramica Group Foundation and SAIB Spa, launched the SOS School of Sustainability, a post-graduate program based on Mario Cucinella’s Manifesto regarding alternative models of architectural education as an answer to address the decarbonization agenda and environmental issues. In 2021, at its 8th edition SOS becomes a registered Foundation.

Education

SOS School of Sustainability is a professional school that offers educational programs to recent graduates and young professionals seeking to build experience in Sustainable Architecture and Design.

SOS academic offer includes:

- Master’s Program in Sustainable Architecture and Design

- Single courses

Bringing together the know-how and competencies that Mario Cucinella Architects has acquired over more than twenty-five years of professional practice in the global context, SOS represents a nexus for the exchange of knowledge in the fields of construction, education, design, and research that allows students to comprehend sustainability practices through an innovative, visionary, and holistic approach.

Research

SOS serves as an international platform of research and development with its roots grounded in the “design philosophy” of MCA, namely designing with the impact of our actions well set in mind, while never restricting the freedom of thought that allows for disruptive experimentation. This research path is at the basis of the SOS Curriculum that aims at carrying on applied research of materials, processes, and advanced technology, being capable to keep up with changing shape of practice with the awareness of the concept of a livable more than just imagined sustainability. SOS identifies four major areas where to experiment its drivers of change: LIFESTYLE and LIFECYCLE, MOBILITY, NUTRITION, BIG DATA.

Career

SOS School of Sustainability provides the knowledge and skills that students need to succeed in their careers as experts in sustainable design and offers opportunities to establish a strong professional network that will serve as a nexus for accessing quality job opportunities.

Professional practice and mentoring activities are built into the curriculum, including industry and architectural firms' site visits, project study trips, regular client and community meetings, and public presentations to assist SOS students in identifying rewarding professional careers.

Thanks to these activities that facilitate placement, 84% of SOS students are hired by international firms, within two months of graduation.