Tropical Architecture Summer School

The Tropical Architecture Summer School is a four-week credited short course hosted at IDB Bali (Institut Desain & Bisnis Bali) in Denpasar. It combines design studio, lectures, workshops and field visits across Bali focused on tropical architecture, materials (bamboo, rattan, tropical wood), and sustainable design principles, culminating in a group studio project. Participants receive academic documentation (transcript and Letter of Completion) equivalent to up to 12 ECTS.

Up to 12 ECTS credit, transcript and Letter of Completion from IDB Bali; studio tuition, workshops, site visits, and (for Summer 2027) student visa sponsorship and processing.

Open to students, including international students; cohorts have included participants from more than 21 countries.

Join the VIP list (opens 2026-10-01) or register when public registration opens (2026-10-16); registration phases (Early Bird, Regular, Late) determine the fee on the day of registration.