Real challenges. Sustainable solutions: CSZ supports students at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary

This year, CSZ Consulting Engineers Inc. is proud to support two international capstone projects at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. The projects are based on real construction projects but have been adapted for educational purposes. Students explore what it means to design sustainably in real-world structural engineering projects.

Vocational School | Traunstein, Germany
A multi-story educational building serves as the starting point for a student design project. The students develop a lightweight concrete structure using UNIDOME voided slab technology. They engage in the design process and investigate the impacts of using such systems (CO₂ reduction, material savings) within architectural and structural constraints.

Kindergarten | Groß-Umstadt, Germany
A two-story kindergarten serves as the basis for a student timber-composite project. The students design a timber-composite structure, leveraging the advantages of different structural materials. They explore the architectural implications of their design and work within given constraints to develop a solution that is efficient and constructible.

What makes these Capstone projects special?
✔ Real-world design projects
✔ Exploring sustainability as a design philosophy
✔ Industry-Academia cross-collaboration
Supporting the next generation of engineers is more than mentoring – it’s sharing responsibility and seeking knowledge through a passion for engineering solutions that matter.

👏 A huge shout-out to the student teams and academic partners for their dedication, curiosity, and outstanding work!
#BuildingTheFutureTogether