GBS at a glance

Three Weeks. One City. A Global Perspective.

Vienna | July 13 – August 1, 2026

Green.Building.Solutions. (GBS) is a UNESCO-awarded summer university in Vienna, dedicated to sustainable architecture and urban development. The program combines theoretical insight with hands-on design work to tackle today’s urban challenges.

Founded

2011

Duration

3 weeks, 7 ECTS, 175 hours

Language

English

Participants/year

~60 students & professionals from ~30 countries

Experts & Lecturers

30+ interdisciplinary professionals

Awards

UNESCO Award • Green Product Award • Ö1 Reparatur der Zukunft • City of Vienna Environmental Award

Program Highlights

• 8 modules with expert lectures, simulation workshops, panel discussions, and field visits
• Interdisciplinary design project tackling a current Viennese challenge
• Excursions to pioneering building projects, simulation labs, and cultural hubs
• Social and networking events with peers, faculty, and industry partners
• Public opening and closing ceremonies featuring prominent keynote speakers
• Final participation certificate from OeAD Student Housing
• 7 ECTS credits including university certificate from BOKU University (only if you register until May 23)

Application Deadlines

• Application open: mid-January to June 15, 2026
• Early Bird deadline: March 8, 2026
• Scholarship application due: April 30, 2026
• Registration for BOKU certificate: May 23, 2026

Our Vision & Mission

Since 2005, OeAD student housing has offered affordable student accommodation constructed to the highest energy-efficiency standards. Founded in 2011 by CEO Günther Jedliczka, GBS provides long-standing expertise in resource-efficient building practices to future professionals together with leading universities. Our mission is to equip future leaders and professionals with the knowledge and networks to drive global sustainable transformation in the built environment.

Organization & Partners

GBS is organized in cooperation with BOKU University, TU Wien, Architect Marcello Turrini ZT, Studio Calas GbR, Reinberg Architekten ZT and Lang Consulting, with support from Danube University in Krems, the Austrian Institute of Technology, passathon and many others.

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