Unlocking the Potential: Strengthening Bhutan’s Sustainable Building Practices
Project Spotlight: HEESeB - Empowering Bhutan's Future Buildings
Explore the impactful collaboration between Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) of the Royal University of Bhutan and the University of Innsbruck. HEESeB is dedicated to transforming sustainable and resilient building practices in Bhutan. The project will introduce a ground-breaking Timber Engineering for Energy Efficient Buildings (TEEEB) certificate programme at JNEC, producing qualified professionals for the planning, design and construction of sustainable infrastructure. Other key objectives include diversifying academic programmes, enhancing teaching support through gender, equity and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) courses, and facilitating knowledge generation through staff and student exchanges.
Recent Achievements & Project Progress:
The HEESeB project has already delivered three high-impact training of trainers (ToT) courses on gender-sensitive STEM education, building energy efficiency, and timber engineering. These courses contribute to professional development and inclusivity in engineering education. In addition, the recent Stakeholder Consultation Workshop held in Thimphu, Bhutan, on 3 July brought together professionals and educators in higher engineering and timber education. The outcomes of this workshop are set to shape Bhutan's education sector in line with the vision for a greener and more resilient future.
At APPEAR in practice 18, immerse yourself in insightful discussions, learn from transformative projects like HEESeB, and explore the possibilities of sustainable development through academic collaboration.
You would like to know more about HEESeB? Visit the project website.
Event details
When: Friday, 26 January 2024, 14:00-17:00
Where: Ágnes-Heller-Haus, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52a, seminar room 13, 1st floor
Programme:
- Welcome remarks by Vice-Rector Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Fügenschuh (University of Innsbruck)
- Presentation of APPEAR programme by Alexandra Grieshofer (OeAD/APPEAR)
- Geographical context, Bhutanese university system and Jigme Namgyel Engineering College by Mr Samten Lhendup (Jigme Namgyel Engineering College)
- Introduction of project team
- Presentation of the HEESeB project by Mr Rigden Y Tenzin (Jigme Namgyel Engineering College)
- Milestones and achievements by Mr Rigden Y Tenzin (Jigme Namgyel Engineering College)
- Short report about the courses held in Bhutan by Suzanne Kapelari, Wolfgang Streicher, Anton Kraler (University of Innsbruck)
- Next steps by Mr Rigden Y Tenzin (Jigme Namgyel Engineering College)
- Q&A
- Food, drinks & socialising
Speakers:
Samten LHENDUP, Rigden TENZIN, Wolfgang STREICHER, Suzanne KAPELARI, Anton KRALER