PBSA Institute for Social Impact (Design.Develop.Build)

Peter Behrens School of Arts, University of Applied Sciences
Faculties of Architecture and Design

Münsterstr 156
40476 Düsseldorf
Germany

Academic Organisation
established 2012

About

Hochschule Düsseldorf, University of Applied Sciences (HSD for short) was founded on 1 August 1971 by combining several renowned regional educational institutions. Today, the institution is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary range of subjects. Approximately 9000 students are taught in 36 degree programmes in seven faculties by nearly 200 professors.

The educational and research emphasis at HSD has a strong practical and interdisciplinary approach. The university guarantees that course contents are connected to practical work necessities since they are based on extensive professional experiences in commerce, industry and research of all our professors and lecturers. Thus, practical courses are indeed an integral component of the university's study programmes. In addition, HSD has contact with companies and institutions that offer internships and part-time jobs in Germany and abroad, particularly in engineering, social and cultural sciences and business studies. Mentors supervise students before, during and after the internships.

Projects

Oppie Koppie Creche Hamlet

Prince Alfred Hamlet
South Africa

Project Status: Completed / Usage Phase
Year of Completion: 2014
Scale of project: M - Medium
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Guga S´Thebe Theatre

Cape Town
South Africa

Project Status: Completed / Usage Phase
Year of Completion: 2015
Scale of project: L - Large
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Ecole Primaire Santiguyah, Guinea

Function Care / Education
Project Status: Completed / Usage Phase
Year of Completion: 2020
Scale of project: L - Large
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Bong’s Place Macassar’s Storytelling Shack

by: UCT’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Geomatics
Project Status: Completed / Usage Phase
Year of Completion: 2020
Scale of project: M - Medium
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Contact

Judith Reitz

Facts

Africa, Europe, Germany

Academic Levels
  • B. Arts, M. Sc, M. Arts

Registered Members
Judith Reitz Architekt
Professor
Thomas Schaplik Architect
Ass. Professor
Franz Klein-Wiele
Head of Workshop PBSA
Construction Methods/Techniques
Other Material
diverse materials