FAQs
What are the application deadlines?
The application deadline is 19th January 2026 for the WINTER session and FULL PACK, and 18th May 2026 for the SUMMER session.
What is included in the price?
The price includes participation in the course, accommodation, lunches on all course days and 3 dinners. Transport between the hotel and the course venue is also included, as well as transfers to the dinner locations.
What is not included?
Travel costs from your home country to the hotel are not included. Additionally, dinners on the two free evenings are at your own expense.
How long does the course last?
The complete course consists of 2 sessions of 30 hours each spread over 5 days (Mon-Fri): one in winter and one in summer.
Can I register for only one session?
Yes, you can also register for a single session by choosing between winter or summer session.
What happens if I cannot participate?
Winter session and full pack: if you cancel before 19th January 2026, you will receive a full refund. After this date, 50% of the fee will be retained.
Summer session: if you cancel before 18th May 2026, you will receive a full refund. After this date, 50% of the fee will be retained.
When do I have to pay for the course?
Payment must be made upon receipt of the invoice, which will be issued within 2 weeks of registration.
Will I have the opportunity to meet the speakers and other participants?
Yes, in addition to the course, several networking activities will be organised both during the course days and on some selected evenings.
Where does the course take place?
The course will take place at the Rothoblaas headquarters in Via dell'Adige 2/1 - 39040 Cortaccia sulla strada del Vino - Bolzano - ITALY.
Where will I stay during the course?
Participants will stay for 5 nights, from Sunday (check-in) to Friday (check-out) at a hotel within 10 minutes drive from Rothoblaas. The hotel name will be communicated 10 days before the course begins.
In which language will the course be held?
The course will be held entirely in English.
What knowledge is required to attend the course?
A basic knowledge of structures is recommended. Prior experience with timber structures is not required, as the course starts with basic topics and goes through to more advanced design concepts.
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is primarily aimed at engineers, structural engineers, architects/designers (with basic structural knowledge), and recent graduates.