For universities · Tropical Architecture Summer School 2027
Design for the tropics.
Designing for the climate, materials and culture of the tropics: four course weeks at IDB Bali, design studios on campus and several days a week on site with bamboo builders and architects. Below: what students do there, how last summer went, and a ready-made kit to share. Students who apply through their university save €150.
24 Jul – 28 Aug 2027Up to 12 ECTSTaught in EnglishStudent visa included
Bali is one of the places where tropical and sustainable architecture is being built right now: bamboo structures, eco-resorts, villages laid out by the Balinese principle of Tri Hita Karana, harmony between people, nature and the spiritual. The summer school puts students in the middle of it. IDB Bali has hosted it with StudyInBali since 2017.
On campus
Mornings: modules at IDB Bali, from Balinese architecture and landscape to resort and hospitality design, green design and interior design. Afternoons: the studio project, in two studio groups with IDB lecturers.
On site
Wednesdays to Fridays: out on site. Traditional villages and temples, a workshop at Omah Blumbungan, BambooU and Green Village, bamboo architect Pablo Luna, Titi Batu and Biji World with architect Pak Oka, Nuanu City, Ulaman Eco Resort, a tropical villa tour with Felipe Gonzalez and a 3D & AI workshop with George Hutchins.
The studio project
Running through all four weeks: in groups, students design a hospitality project on the theme “East meets West” and present it on the last day. Certificate and academic transcript from IDB Bali.
Balinese Landscape & Architecture
Resort & Hospitality Design
Green Design
Interior Design & Amenities
Studio Project
For bachelor and master students in architecture, interior architecture and design. Weekends are free. Excursions vary slightly from year to year.
Summer school 2026
Last August
36participants
22nationalities
19universities
6continents
Welcome dinner on the beachPenglipuran, a traditional Balinese villageGoa Gajah templeTraditional workshop at Omah BlumbunganTropical meets modern: Titi Batu with architect Pak OkaNuanu CityTropical villa tour with Felipe GonzalezGreen VillageBamboo workshop with BambooUBamboo architect Pablo LunaFarewell dinnerCertificate handover
“We learned so much about Balinese heritage and culture. It was so immersive and so rich that I learned and gained way more than I expected to.”
India Monae · USA
“I deeply appreciate the effort of all organizers and lecturers who gave us not just knowledge, but also motivation and guidance that will stay with us for long.”
Sonja Manasijevikj · North Macedonia
“I think it’s a good opportunity for international students to come here and see architecture and design that you wouldn’t otherwise get to see back home.”
Garreth Dorscheid · Canada
The university offer
€150 off for your students
1Apply online at studyinbali.com/apply and choose the Tropical Architecture Summer School.
2Enter the home university under “Your University / College / School”.
3Select “University” under “How did you hear about us?”. The €150 are deducted on the invoice automatically.
Valid for the Tropical Architecture Summer School 2027 in every price phase.
Fees 2027, including €350 registration and student visa
Design for the tropics: Tropical Architecture Summer School 2027 in Bali In summer 2027, architecture and design students can spend four course weeks in Bali learning how to build for the tropics. At IDB Bali, lectures and design studios alternate with several days on site every week: a bamboo construction workshop with BambooU at Green Village, a session with bamboo architect Pablo Luna, eco-resorts and traditional villages. In small groups, students design a hospitality project and present it on the final day. 24 July to 28 August 2027, taught in English, up to 12 ECTS, student visa included. Last summer, 36 students of 22 nationalities took part. Students of our university save €150: enter the university when applying and select “University” under “How did you hear about us?”. Early Bird until 31 December 2026. All details: https://studyinbali.com/programs/tropical-architecture-summer-school-bali/?utm_source=university&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tass27_uni_kit
Deutsch
Bauen für die Tropen: Architektur-Summer-School 2027 auf Bali Im Sommer 2027 können Studierende der Architektur und des Designs vier Kurswochen lang auf Bali lernen, wie man für die Tropen baut. Am IDB Bali wechseln sich Vorlesungen und Design Studios mit mehreren Tagen pro Woche vor Ort ab: Bambusbau-Workshop mit BambooU im Green Village, Session mit dem Bambus-Architekten Pablo Luna, Eco-Resorts und traditionelle Dörfer. In kleinen Gruppen entwerfen die Studierenden ein Hospitality-Projekt und präsentieren es am letzten Tag. 24. Juli bis 28. August 2027, Unterricht auf Englisch, bis zu 12 ECTS, Studentenvisum inklusive. Im letzten Sommer waren 36 Studierende aus 22 Nationen dabei. Studierende unserer Hochschule sparen 150 €: bei der Anmeldung die Hochschule eintragen und unter „How did you hear about us?“ „University“ wählen. Early Bird bis 31.12.2026. Alle Infos: https://studyinbali.com/programs/tropical-architecture-summer-school-bali/?utm_source=university&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tass27_uni_kit
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Poster A4 · EnglishPDF · 2.3 MB · for noticeboards
Plakat A4 · DeutschPDF · 2.3 MB · zum Aushängen
Short presentation · EnglishPDF · 6 slides · 3.6 MB · for info events and lectures
Info Pack 2027PDF · all programme details