The Course: Sustainability in Buildings offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a field of growing global importance. Concern for the environment and the need to build a more sustainable future have driven high demand in the sustainable construction sector. This course It will equip you with the tools you need to understand the key aspects of sustainability, from its historical context to the life-cycle analysis of materials. You will learn how to to identify and use efficient and sustainable building materials, optimising the implementation process. By taking part, you will develop skills that will enable you to enter a booming job market, equipped to tackle today’s environmental challenges. Make the most of this opportunity to become an agent of change, helping to develop buildings that are more environmentally responsible.
Sustainability in the building
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the historical context of sustainability in construction.
- Identify key aspects for implementing sustainability in buildings.
- To analyse the environmental impact of building materials.
- Assess the efficiency of the materials during installation.
- Apply Life Cycle Assessment to measure sustainability.
- Incorporate sustainable principles into building design.
- To recognise the importance of sustainability in the built environment.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: The origins and evolution of the concept of sustainability
Session 3: Regulations on sustainability in building construction
Session 4: Basic Concepts of Sustainable Construction I
Session 5: Basic Concepts of Sustainable Construction II
TEACHING UNIT 2. KEY ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Project lifecycle
Session 3: Natural resources
Session 4: The water cycle
Session 5: Health and comfort
TEACHING UNIT 3. BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Sustainable materials. Strategies
Session 3: Materials in environmental certification schemes
Session 4: Processes for improving sustainability during the construction phase I
Session 5: Processes for improving the sustainability of construction phase II
TEACHING UNIT 4. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA)
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Methodology
Session 3: DAPs
Session 4: LCA Tool for Building I
Session 5: LCA tool for building design II