Continuing Education

Target Groups

These part-time programs are designed for professionals seeking to expand their expertise and rethink conventional practices in construction. Suitable for:

• Project managers
• Architects and engineers
• City planners and technical service members
• NGOs and sustainability advocates

Each CAS is worth 12 ECTS, and the DAS totals 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction: Courses are primarily in English. Some site visits and discussions may be in French, German, or Italian, with translations provided.
 

Innovative Learning Approach

Each module combines the following activities:

Lectures: Renowned specialists deliver insightful lectures, providing an overview of the latest innovations in regenerative construction. Some online lectures are open to the public to raise awareness—visit our dedicated webpage for more information.

Hands-on Workshops: These practical exercises offer a unique opportunity to work directly with construction materials. By experimenting with natural fibers, earth, and reclaimed materials, participants gain a deep understanding of their properties and the building systems they support.

Site Visits: Exploring exemplary buildings that use regenerative materials is one of the most inspiring ways to engage with sustainable construction. These visits are guided by the key stakeholders involved in their realization, providing firsthand insights into their design and execution.

Group Exercises: Collaborative projects enhance interaction among participants. Focused on realistic calls for tenders, these exercises place students in real-world professional scenarios, equipping them with practical skills for sustainable construction.

ETH teaching partners :

• Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert
• Dr. Arnaud Evrard
• Prof. Dr. Bryan Adey
• Prof. Dr. Catherine De Wolf
• Prof. Roger Boltshauser
• Prof. Dr. Silke Langenberg
• Prof. Dr Andrea Frangi
• Prof. Dr. Michael Klippel
• Dr. Tobias Luthe

Ricola Foundation:
The creation of the CAS ETH in Regenerative Materials has been supported by the external page Ricola Foundation.
One of the main focus of the Ricola Foundation is to improve the people’s quality of life, through initiatives that promote a combination of nature and culture.

Each year, the Foundation supports participants with scholarships.
For more details about the scholarship, please contact Arnaud Evrard <> before applying.

Energie Schweiz:
Our news programmes — CAS ETH in Regenerative Materials - Hygrothermal Specialisation and CAS ETH in Regenerative Materials - Structural Specialisation — are supported by external page Energie Schweiz as these programmes help achieving of the Swiss 2050 energy and climate objectives.

Other Partners:
We also have the opportunity to receive support from a variety of expert guests. They generously share their knowledge and experience with participants, helping us build a growing network of potential partners.

A growing network

The Alumni Group brings together all former participants of the three CAS ETH programs in Regenerative Materials.

Even after completing the program, alumni stay connected—sharing projects and ideas, seeking collaborators, and engaging in discussions. This dynamic network fosters ongoing exchange and innovation.

See list of CAS Alumni here

We offer around one public lecture per month where you can join our expert guests online. The zoom link to the upcoming lectures, as well as the recordings of previous lectures, can be found on our Public Lectures webpage.