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Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment
by Tillmann Klein , Marcel Bilow , Arnout Sabbe , Mo Smit- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how the principles of the Circular Economy can be applied to the built environment ranging from products and buildings to metropolitan and regional development strategies. Building construction is one of the most waste producing sectors. In the European Union, construction alone accounts for approximately 30% of the raw material input....
$50
Modern Japanese Architecture Part 1: From Meiji Restoration to the Pacific War
by David B. Stewart- 0.0
5 Weeks
Explore key elements of modern Japanese architecture and related history with a focus on its Westernization covering the period from 1868 to 1945. First, we'll begin from the year 1868 with Japan's emergence as a new nation. Before long, changing building methods and materials foretold a different age. How Japanese architecture came to differ from that of the West...
$59
Groundscape Architecture Design Lab, re-thinking cities underground
by Dominique Perrault , Juan Fernández-Andrino , Ignacio Ferrer Rizzo , Richard Nguyen- 0.0
11 Weeks
We simply cannot be satisfied with only developing the city on top of the city. We must also build the city under the city. Groundscape is a neologism resulting from the combination two words: ground and landscape. Founded by prof. Since 1985 Prof. Dominique Perrault has designed more than 55 Groundscape projects over a period of almost 30 years....
$139
Built environment sustainability assessment
by Javier Orozco-Messana , Elena de la Poza-Plaza , Dai Morgan- 0.0
5 Weeks
The course introduces the basic elements and trends for performing a through built environment assessment and develops the tools for urban sustainability policy impact analysis. The course introduces the basic elements and trends for performing a through built environment assessment and develops the tools for urban sustainability policy impact analysis....
$79
Efficient HVAC Systems
by Laure Itard- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how to decide on efficient combinations of energy conversion systems and how to distribute and control air and energy flows in buildings whilst minimizing carbon emissions and optimizing thermal comfort in close consideration with the architect. This course is part of the PCP Buildings as Sustainable Energy Systems. The development of this course is supported by Climate-KIC....
$99
Thermal Comfort in Buildings
by Laure Itard- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how to realize thermally comfortable and healthy buildings and how energy technologies impact comfort. Even in the well-accepted indoor temperature range of 20-24°C (68-75°F), people can experience thermal discomfort. People spend more than 80% of their time in buildings. Therefore a good thermal comfort and quality of the indoor environment are essential for their wellbeing, health and productivity....
$99
Global Housing Design
by Dick Van Gameren , Nelson Mota , Frederique Van Andel , Rohan Varma- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about the key design strategies required to develop adequate housing and inclusive dwelling environments for sustainable urban development. Building adequate housing is a pressing issue worldwide. With close to a billion people currently living in slums, accommodating a growing population, and improving dwelling conditions is a critical issue for society....
$99
Dynamic Energy Modelling of Buildings: Thermal Simulation
by Laure Itard- 0.0
5 Weeks
Understand the dynamics of buildings’ thermal behavior and learn how to optimize their design and operation through thermal modeling. Many engineers are puzzled by questions such as: how to shift or reduce peak heating demand to obtain a better match with a smart grid or renewable energy system? How effective is night ventilation in warm periods?...
$99
Cultural Heritage in Transformation
by Frank Lohrberg , Alexander Markschies , Bruno Schindler , Anke Naujokat- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how to define, explore, conserve, utilize and manage cultural heritage. In recent decades the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage has become a crucial global challenge. The course addresses these themes by providing participants with the skills to define, explore, conserve, utilize and manage cultural heritage. The process of defining cultural heritage...
$49
Sustainable Building Design
by Christoph Reinhart- 0.0
13 Weeks
Learn and explore key scientific principles, technologies, and analysis techniques for designing comfortable indoor environments while reducing energy use and associated climate change effects. Meeting growing global energy demand, while mitigating climate change and environmental impacts, requires a large-scale transition to clean, sustainable energy systems. Yet buildings also offer opportunities for substantial, economical energy efficiency gains....
$99