The ECHD Specialised Master’s programme at ESTP trains experts capable of designing, constructing, and operating sustainable buildings, whether new or renovated, throughout their entire life cycle. In response to energy, regulatory, and social challenges, this professional programme positions graduates as key players in the ecological transition of urban development and real estate.
The ECHD programme develops operational skills to manage high environmental quality projects in construction and refurbishment, from the building scale to the territorial scale.
Support project owners on environmental issues throughout a real estate project.
Carry out thermal and environmental audits and studies; manage certifications (HQE, BREEAM, etc.).
Define and oversee environmental requirements on construction sites, from design through to operation.
Master digital tools (BIM, CIM, GIS) and integrate them into sustainable construction processes.
Analyse economic and legal models for financing and implementing sustainable projects.
Engineers, architects, urban planners, thermal engineers, QSE managers, recent graduates, or professionals in career transition committed to responsible construction.
Training professionals capable of leading the programming, design, construction, and operation of new and refurbished residential or tertiary buildings, with low environmental impact and low energy consumption throughout their life cycle.
Teaching modules (6 months – 620 hours):
• Energy transition in construction and sustainable housing
• Global approach, from programming to deconstruction, from building to territory
• Digital transition serving construction and spatial planning: BIM, CIM, and GIS
• New economic models and financing
Professional networks:
• Conferences, trade fairs, seminars, site and laboratory visits
Company assignment (6 months):
• Professional thesis on a real strategic issue
The ECHD Specialised Master’s is co-accredited with Arts et Métiers ParisTech.
A programme registered in the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP), number 39744.
The ECHD Specialised Master’s programme ranked 1st in the 2025/2026 Eduniversal ranking in:
Urban Planning and Sustainable Construction Management.
On-site training: lectures, flipped classrooms, case studies, personalised coaching, site visits, conferences, workshops, and synchronous e-learning.
Continuous assessment (assignments, case studies, group work)
Professional thesis (supervised company assignment)
Final defence before a jury
Validation of 75 ECTS (45 coursework + 30 thesis/mission)
70 lecturers from the fields of urban planning, construction, project ownership, and real estate management, all active professionals: safety and innovation directors, sustainable development and QSE directors, study managers, observatory and European action directors, sustainable construction engineers, researchers, project managers, and architects.
• Bac +5 degree (engineering, business, architecture schools, or university master’s degree)
• Bac +4 with 3 years of professional experience
• Exceptional admission: https://www.estp.fr/informations-pratiques
Online application via the Arts et Métiers ParisTech website:
https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/construction-et-habitat-durables
Pre-selection based on application (CV, diplomas, professional project)
Eligibility interview with the academic and professional jury
Final admission by jury decision
The application file must be sent to: informationsfc.ms@estp.fr
Become an expert in sustainable construction: manage HQE projects, conduct thermal studies, and act as an environmental project management assistant (AMO). Join engineering consultancies, agencies, local authorities, or companies as a project manager or certification specialist.
• Programme Manager
• Project Manager
• Environmental Design and Development Project Manager
• Environmental AMO
• Energy and Environmental Studies Engineer
• Environmental Design Architect
• Environmental Certification Specialist
Alumnus of the Specialised Master’s Expert in Sustainable Construction and Housing
ESTP is one of the leading construction and building schools in France, with a long-established reputation. Any qualification obtained at the school enhances a CV. Moreover, Specialised Master’s programmes are advanced and highly specialised courses, providing a strong guarantee of maturity and professionalism in one’s career path.
Yes. Part-time formats are specifically designed for professionals in employment.
Pre-selection: review of the application file and verification of prerequisites
Eligibility: interview with the academic director and industry professionals, assessment of personal profile, skills, and career objectives
Admission: final decision by the admissions board
The ECHD and MTEG Specialised Master’s programmes are registered with the RNCP.
95% of graduates secure employment within six months of completing the programme.
Yes. ESTP is Qualiopi certified under the category training activities.
Trade fairs, construction climate workshops, alumni networking evenings, professional meetings, site visits, masterclasses, and conferences.
A Specialised Master’s programme corresponds to a sixth-year qualification (Bac +6).
12 months for a full-time programme
12 to 16 months for a part-time programme, depending on the chosen track
Each programme combines theoretical and practical project-based courses, a professional assignment within a company, and a professional thesis focusing on an operational and/or strategic business issue.
