Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Design Overview of the importance of sustainable design, principles, and benefits
Module #2 Understanding the Impact of Buildings on the Environment Assessing the environmental footprint of buildings and the role of designers in mitigating it
Module #3 Sustainable Design Frameworks and Standards Examining existing frameworks and standards for sustainable design, such as LEED, WELL, and Passive House
Module #4 Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Sustainable Design Using BIM to optimize building performance, reduce waste, and improve sustainability
Module #5 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems Designing buildings that minimize energy consumption and incorporate renewable energy systems
Module #6 Water Conservation and Efficient Systems Strategies for reducing water consumption in buildings and designing efficient water systems
Module #7 Sustainable Materials Selection Evaluating the environmental impact of materials and selecting sustainable alternatives
Module #8 Circular Economy Principles in Design Applying circular economy principles to design, reducing waste, and promoting reuse and recycling
Module #9 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Strategies Designing buildings that provide healthy indoor air quality and effective ventilation systems
Module #10 Daylighting and Lighting Design Optimizing natural daylight and designing energy-efficient lighting systems
Module #11 Acoustic Comfort and Sound Design Designing buildings that provide acoustic comfort and minimize noise pollution
Module #12 Sustainable Urban Planning and Community Design Designing sustainable communities and urban spaces that promote walkability, bikeability, and social connections
Module #13 Biophilic Design and the Human Experience Creating buildings that incorporate natural elements and promote occupant well-being
Module #14 Advanced Materials and Technologies Exploring new materials and technologies that support sustainable design, such as nanomaterials and bioplastics
Module #15 Computational Design and Optimization Using computational tools to optimize building performance and sustainability
Module #16 Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change Designing buildings that can adapt to changing climate conditions and promote resilience
Module #17 Sustainable Construction and Deconstruction Best practices for sustainable construction, deconstruction, and waste management
Module #18 Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact Analysis Conducting life cycle assessments and environmental impact analyses to evaluate building sustainability
Module #19 Embodied Carbon and Material Ecology Analyzing embodied carbon and material ecology to reduce environmental impact
Module #20 Sustainable Design for Water and Sanitation Designing buildings that incorporate sustainable water and sanitation systems
Module #21 Building Management and Operations for Sustainability Optimizing building operations and management to reduce environmental impact
Module #22 Case Studies in Advanced Sustainable Design Real-world examples of buildings and projects that exemplify advanced sustainable design principles
Module #23 Designing for Net Zero Energy and Carbon Strategies for designing buildings that achieve net zero energy and carbon status
Module #24 Sustainable Design for Social Equity and Justice Designing buildings and communities that promote social equity and justice
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Sustainable Design and Materials career
