Professional Certificate in Sustainable Architecture and Design Principles
-- ViewingNowThe Professional Certificate in Sustainable Architecture and Design Principles is a course that empowers learners with the essential skills to create environmentally responsible buildings and communities. This certificate program highlights the importance of sustainable design in addressing climate change and its impact on the architecture industry.
2.067+
Students enrolled
GBP £ 140
GBP £ 202
Save 44% with our special offer
AboutThisCourse
HundredPercentOnline
LearnFromAnywhere
ShareableCertificate
AddToLinkedIn
TwoMonthsToComplete
AtTwoThreeHoursAWeek
StartAnytime
NoWaitingPeriod
CourseDetails
โข Sustainable Design Principles: An introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of sustainable architecture and design. This unit will cover topics such as energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
โข Energy Efficiency in Building Design: This unit will focus on strategies for reducing energy consumption in buildings, including passive solar design, high-performance envelopes, HVAC systems, and renewable energy systems.
โข Water Conservation in Building Design: Students will learn about water-efficient building systems and practices, such as low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and greywater reuse.
โข Sustainable Materials Selection: This unit will cover the environmental, social, and economic impacts of building materials, and provide strategies for selecting materials that are sustainable, healthy, and durable.
โข Green Building Certification: Students will learn about the leading green building rating systems, such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, and WELL, and how to navigate the certification process.
โข Integrated Design Process: This unit will explore the benefits of an integrated design process, including collaboration among design professionals, owners, and stakeholders, and how it can lead to more sustainable and high-performance buildings.
โข Sustainable Community Planning and Design: This unit will cover best practices for sustainable community planning and design, including walkability, mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, and smart growth principles.
โข Climate Resilience in Building Design: Students will learn about the impacts of climate change on building design and how to design buildings that are resilient to extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and other climate-related risks.
โข Life-Cycle Assessment: This unit will introduce students to life-cycle assessment, a tool for evaluating the environmental impacts of building materials and systems over their entire life cycle, from cradle to grave.
CareerPath
EntryRequirements
- BasicUnderstandingSubject
- ProficiencyEnglish
- ComputerInternetAccess
- BasicComputerSkills
- DedicationCompleteCourse
NoPriorQualifications
CourseStatus
CourseProvidesPractical
- NotAccreditedRecognized
- NotRegulatedAuthorized
- ComplementaryFormalQualifications
ReceiveCertificateCompletion
WhyPeopleChooseUs
LoadingReviews
FrequentlyAskedQuestions
CourseFee
- ThreeFourHoursPerWeek
- EarlyCertificateDelivery
- OpenEnrollmentStartAnytime
- TwoThreeHoursPerWeek
- RegularCertificateDelivery
- OpenEnrollmentStartAnytime
- FullCourseAccess
- DigitalCertificate
- CourseMaterials
GetCourseInformation
EarnCareerCertificate