Premium Cabin Architecture Course
Online course of 300 hours in premium cabin architecture. 6 modules covering the premium cabin brief, modular cabin architecture, integrated building services, comfort, materials and finishes, and accessibility, cost and life cycle, with an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Define the functional brief for premium category cabins.
Apply modular and prefabricated cabin solutions.
Integrate plumbing, HVAC and control services.
Select materials and finishes that comply with the FTP Code.
Design accessible cabins with high comfort standards.
Assess the costs, maintenance and life cycle of the cabin.
Develop the architectural project for a premium cabin.
Who it's for
- Naval accommodation architects.
- Cruise ship interior designers.
- Prefabricated module engineers.
- Hotel product managers at cruise lines.
- Shipyard interiors coordinators.
- Cruise ship refit consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter cruise shipbuilding.
What you'll work with
- SOLAS Chapter II-2 (fire protection)
- FTP Code (fire test procedures)
- IMO Resolution MSC.337(91) (Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships)
- ISO 7547 (air conditioning and ventilation of ship accommodation)
- ISO 20283-5 (vibration on passenger and merchant ships)
- MSC/Circ.735 (passengers with reduced mobility)
- DNV COMF notation (comfort class)
- Directive 2014/90/EU (marine equipment)
- Autodesk Revit
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Enscape
- AutoCAD
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Categories: balcony, suite and owner's suite1.2Trends in luxury cabins1.3Premium guest expectations1.4Alignment with the cruise line's product1.5Layout and usable area1.6Proportion between bedroom, lounge and bathroom1.7Terraces and outdoor spaces1.8Connecting and family cabins1.9Benchmarking of luxury cruise lines1.10Case study: analysis of benchmark suites
2.1Prefabricated cabin modules2.2Prefabricated bathroom units2.3Modular panels and ceilings2.4Integration with the structure2.5Tolerances and alignment on deck2.6Module transport and installation2.7Factory testing2.8Repetition and variants2.9Specialist module suppliers2.10Workshop: breakdown of a cabin module
3.1Plumbing and vacuum drainage3.2Electrical systems and room control3.3Individual HVAC per cabin3.4Lighting and scenes3.5Entertainment and connectivity3.6Detection and sprinklers3.7Concealed maintenance access panels3.8Coordination of penetrations3.9Module weight control3.10Practical exercise: services layout for a suite
4.1Acoustic insulation between cabins4.2Vibration and comfort4.3FTP Code compliant materials4.4Luxury finishes and durability4.5Bespoke furniture for the suite4.6Textiles and bed linen4.7High-end bathrooms4.8Smart storage in small spaces4.9Cleaning and housekeeping operations4.10Lab: finishes board for a suite
5.1Premium accessible cabins5.2Accessibility regulations5.3Cost estimation per cabin5.4Selling price and profitability5.5Maintenance and renewal5.6Refit of cabins in service5.7Sustainability of materials5.8Guest feedback and improvement5.9Full-scale cabin prototype5.10Case study: evaluation of a suite prototype
6.1Definition of category and guest6.2Functional brief for the suite6.3Architectural layout of the cabin6.4Modular and prefabrication solution6.5Integration of building services6.6Selection of finishes6.7Cost and weight estimate6.8Design visualisation6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, Enscape and AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: designing a cruise ship suite with a modular solution, coordinating services in a cabin module and evaluating a full-scale prototype. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: SOLAS Chapter II-2, FTP Code, IMO Resolution MSC.337(91), ISO 7547, ISO 20283-5, MSC/Circ.735, DNV COMF notation, Directive 2014/90/EU.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, Enscape and AutoCAD, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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