About
This program offers an exceptional opportunity for students and professionals to advance in digital and green transformation within the construction industry.
Participants would have the online introductory courses remotely before diving into the program, which means, they can have the courses at home first, and go right into the hands-on core project once they arrive in the classroom. By doing so, they can explore more through teamwork and discussions.
Other than the core on Applications in Digital & Green Transformation, participants can also choose a selective subject on either Sustainability in Construction or Construction Management, with the former subject focusing on energy modeling and carbon management, and the latter subject emphasizing 4D planning and data analytics.
Enriched by industry visits, cultural tours, and collaborative discussions, the program, hosted by the NTU BIM Center, provides an ideal platform to gain practical expertise and shape the future of construction.
Modeling & project-based learning
Students will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills, including utilizing popular BIM tools (e.g., Autodesk Revit) to create parametric models, explore collaborative workflows, and analyze building component properties through a collaborative team project. They will showcase their efforts in final presentations, engaging in direct discussions with BIM experts to refine their understanding and approach.
Industrial on-site visits
Students will participate in industrial site visits, providing opportunities to deepen their understanding of BIM applications through insightful discussions and real-world interactions with experienced BIM professionals.
Course
2025 Summer+ Programs
Digital & Green Transformation of the Built Environment (23rd June ~ 4th July, 2025)
The program provides students with 1+2 tracks of courses. \\"The BIM Application in Digital & Green Transformation\\" is mandatory for all students, and the other two subjects are selective: (1) Sustainability in construction. (2) Construction Management. Students can choose one of the two upon registration. Upon completing registration and paying the program fee, students will gain access to the online introductory courses starting in April 2025, ensuring they are well-prepared for the comprehensive in-person learning experience.
(Please be aware that the course will be taught in English, and all schedules are subject to change.)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Course (3 NTU short-term program credits )
Participants will engage in intensive study sessions of 3-6 hours daily during the 2-week program, complemented by at least 3 hours of online introductory courses (which are prior to the in-class sessions) to ensure a solid foundation. A comprehensive project will be completed, with the schedule tailored to accommodate participants' proficiency and learning pace.
Cultural Tour & Activities
Participants will explore the captivating history of Taipei's Old Town through thoughtfully designed activities. By uncovering the unique stories behind iconic landmarks, participants will gain a deeper connection to and appreciation of the rich local culture of Taiwan.
Fees
Accommodation
To facilitate your summer stay while studying at the NTU Plus Academy Summer+ Programs, we have arranged an additional housing option at Yuantong Student Dormitory. Please be advised that program participant accommodation bookings can only be made via our application website. Click here for detailed information.
Housing space and room types are limited and not guaranteed.
Preferences will be met on a first-come, first-served basis, according to your application.
Refund Policy
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The program fee is:
- fully refundable if NTU cancels the program.
- 90% refundable if the student cancels the program before the start of class.
- 50% refundable if the student cancels the program before May 23.
- not refundable if the student cancels after May 23.
*The fee for activities won't be refunded if you choose to be absent from these activities.
How To Apply
Eligibility
Students who major in Civil Engineering or architecture and related fields.
(Junior, senior and graduate students have priority.)
Application Period
December 09, 2024 – April 25, 2025
Application Steps
Application procedures:
- Register and verify your email
- Fill in the online application form
- Pay the application fee USD 300 online by credit card. (non-refundable)
- Upload Documents:
I. A color copy of your official transcripts (PDF format)
II. A 1-page Statement of Purpose written in Chinese or English (PDF format)
III. A head-shot photo (jpg format)
IV. One recommendation letter - Check the result: NTU will review the submitted documents, which will send the acceptance/rejecton notice.
- Pay the program fee with 5 working days after receiving the acceptance notice. You can choose to pay by bank wire or by online credit card.
- After NTU confirms your payment status, you can fill in admission information. NTU will send you the Admission Letter and Pre-departure guide before the program starts.
* If you pay the program fee by bank wire to Hua Nan Commercial Bank, NTU Branch, please note that you need to consider exchange rate discrepancy and the wire fees charged by your bank and Hua-Nan bank in order to make sure you make the exact amount payment to NTU account. Hua-Nan bank may charge additional USD 20 wire fee.
中國大陸同學申請規定 入臺證辦理須時1~1.5個月，請務必於5/17前完成申請及繳費，並於5/26前繳清所有入臺證辦理所需文件。在您的入臺證尚未正式批准前，請勿離開您的所在地（或所在第三國）感謝您的配合。 請注意，切勿自行辦理 \"自由行簽證\"，否則將無法以自由行簽證參與本課程！
Please note that it requires 1 to 1.5 months to apply for the ROC Exit/Entry Permit, students of Mainland China nationality must complete all the documentation before May 26. Please note that if you are currently outside of China, please do not leave the country until your Taiwan Entry Permit has been successfully approved.
Faculty
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Shang-Hsien (Patrick) Hsieh
Special Award:
Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Engineering (2021)
Position:Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NTU
Education:Ph.D. (1993.05) & M.S. (1990.01)
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
B.S. (1985.06)
Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Digital Transformation in Construction Industry for Sustainable Development
Life-cycle Engineering Information & Knowledge Management Transdisciplinary Education for Engineers
Computational Mechanics
Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics
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Course Coordinator:
Dr. Ying-Chieh Chan
Special Award:
ASCE Outstanding Reviewer, 2019
Ministry of Science and Technology – Young Scholar Fellowship 2018-2020
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NTU
Education:Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Architectural Engineering Program) (2010.08-2015.08)
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Advanced Infrastructure Systems Program) (2009.08-2010.05)
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan B.S. in Civil Engineering (2004.08-2008.05)
Sustainable building design
Building energy modeling
Building envelopes and commercial facades
Indoor environmental conditions
Thermal and visual comfort
Daylighting and lighting controls
Solar energy utilization in buildings
Smart buildings, intelligent building control
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Course Coordinator:
Dr. Jacob Je-Chian LIN
Special Award:
Winners of World Economic Forum - Future of Construction Ideas Competition (2017.02)
William E. O'Neil Research Award (2016.08)
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NTU
Education:University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Construction Management (2014-2020)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Science – MS Computer Science (2017-2018
National Taiwan University Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering - Computer-Aided Engineering (2013)
National Taiwan University Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering (2010)
Visual Data Analytics
Computer Vision
Building Information
Modeling Project Controls
Lean Construction
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Contact Us
Wendy WEI (Ms.)
wendywei@caece.net
Tel: +886-2-33666573