Global Certificate in Building Design & Resource Efficiency
-- ViewingNowThe Global Certificate in Building Design & Resource Efficiency is a comprehensive course that empowers learners with essential skills for sustainable building design. In today's world, the construction industry is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and create more resource-efficient buildings.
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โข Sustainable Building Design Principles – This unit covers the fundamental principles of sustainable building design, including site selection, passive solar design, energy efficiency, water conservation, and material selection.
โข Energy Modeling and Analysis – Students will learn how to use energy modeling software to analyze building energy use and evaluate the effectiveness of different design strategies.
โข Resource-Efficient Materials and Construction – This unit covers the properties and applications of various resource-efficient building materials, as well as sustainable construction practices and techniques.
โข Daylighting and Lighting Design – Students will learn how to design buildings to maximize the use of natural daylight, as well as how to select and specify energy-efficient artificial lighting systems.
โข Water Conservation and Management – This unit covers strategies for reducing water use in buildings, including rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and low-flow fixtures.
โข Indoor Environmental Quality and Health – Students will learn about the principles of indoor environmental quality and how to design buildings to promote occupant health and well-being.
โข Building Integration and Optimization – This unit covers the integration of various building systems and technologies, as well as strategies for optimizing building performance and reducing energy use.
โข Sustainable Building Certification and Rating Systems – Students will learn about the major sustainable building certification and rating systems, including LEED, BREEAM, and Green Star.
โข Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment – This unit covers the principles of life-cycle assessment and how to apply them to buildings, including embodied energy, carbon footprint, and end-of-life disposal.
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