Abstract: The author presents an interdisciplinary experiment as part of an extracurricular module of classes:
Sustainable Architecture: Space for Imagination or the New Future? and the emerging discussion. The module has
been organised for motivated young architects fascinated by science in Kielce University of Technology, Poland.
In the article is highlighted the significance of transformation acquired during the interdisciplinary studies combined
with a flexible and creative approach in the architectural expertise. Launching various forms of activities motivates
students and compensates for hitherto failures, boosts the efficiency of teaching and, first and foremost, increases
the level of knowledge-based society. In the light of the students’ accomplishments and engagement, and considering
the author’s observations and the results of interviews with the students, the author takes a stance in favour of this form
of tertiary education, as it leads to new, progressive results, positively affecting the formation of a highly specialised
expertise of an engineer architect essential for a long-term, successful practice.
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