Education and Research

Training programs focused on sustainability

In 2025, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) offered programmes graduate programs and professional development that address sustainability and sustainable development from the perspectives of architecture, energy, business management, agribusiness, and circular design. 

These proposals bring together knowledge and tools for understanding environmental, social, and economic challenges and for incorporating sustainability criteria into professional practice. 

School of Architecture 

Certificate of Specialization in Sustainable Architecture 

Level: Graduate. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Bioclimatic design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable building materials. It addresses carbon footprint, the life cycle of materials, waste reduction, and building certifications. It includes practical workshops and explicitly outlines alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals in the professional context. 

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Master's Degree in Wood Construction 

Level: Graduate. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Wood design and construction, material durability, energy efficiency, and comfort in buildings. Integrates renewable energy, life cycle analysis, and carbon footprint assessments to evaluate environmental impacts. Applies sustainability criteria to architectural projects and industrialized construction processes. 

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Photovoltaic Solar Energy 

Level:professional development. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Harnessing solar energy to generate electricity. This includes assessing solar resources, designing and sizing off-grid and grid-connected systems, storage, and self-consumption. It addresses economic feasibility, national regulations, and project development, with applications in residential buildings, industrial facilities, and rural electrification. 

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School of Management and Social Sciences 

Blended Learning Specialization Diploma in Sustainable Agribusiness 

Level: Graduate. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Management of agribusiness and sustainable food systems, use of natural resources, and environmental impacts of agro-industrial supply chains. It addresses water, soil, and biodiversity conservation, as well as emissions and nutrient cycles. It integrates marketing, strategy, and business management to develop business models that incorporate sustainability criteria. 

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Sustainable Business Management Programme 

Level: Executive training. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Climate change, reducing the carbon footprint, and incorporating sustainability into business models, strategies, and operations. It integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, sustainable finance, and reporting. It includes a workshop on implementing a sustainability strategy. 

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Programme in Sustainable Agribusiness 

Level: Executive training. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Economic, social, and environmental dimensions of agribusiness and planetary boundaries. Covers life cycle analysis, impact mitigation, food waste, carbon neutrality, and biodiversity. Includes the circular economy, reverse logistics, and measurement tools for incorporating sustainability into value chains. 

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School of Communication 

Professional Development Programme in Circular Design Thinking™ 

Level:professional development. 

Content related to sustainability and sustainable development: Circular economy, life cycle assessment, biomimicry, biomaterials, and eco-design. It integrates tools for identifying innovation opportunities, designing circular business models, and developing prototypes. It includes facilitation techniques for applying these methodologies in public and private companies and organizations. 

Organization:Universidad ORT Uruguay and 3Vectores. 

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