Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Building Design Overview of the importance of sustainable building design, key principles, and benefits.
Module #2 Understanding Green Building Rating Systems Comparison of popular rating systems such as LEED, WELL, and Passive House.
Module #3 Case Study:The Edge, Amsterdam In-depth analysis of the worlds most sustainable office building, including its design features and performance.
Module #4 Energy Efficiency in Building Design Strategies for minimizing energy consumption, including building orientation, insulation, and HVAC systems.
Module #5 Case Study:One Bryant Park, New York City Examining the sustainable design features of this iconic skyscraper, including its green roof and energy-efficient systems.
Module #6 Water Conservation in Buildings Techniques for reducing water usage, including greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting, and low-flow fixtures.
Module #7 Case Study:The California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Analyzing the sustainable design features of this museum, including its living roof and rainwater harvesting system.
Module #8 Material Selection for Sustainable Buildings Guidelines for choosing materials with low embodied energy, recycled content, and minimal waste.
Module #9 Case Study:The Amazon Spheres, Seattle Exploring the unique design features of this LEED Platinum-certified office building, including its lush indoor landscape.
Module #10 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Design strategies for improving indoor air quality, including natural ventilation and air filtration systems.
Module #11 Case Study:The VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre, Vancouver Examining the sustainable design features of this award-winning visitor centre, including its natural ventilation system.
Module #12 Waste Management and Reduction in Buildings Strategies for minimizing waste generation, including recycling programs and composting systems.
Module #13 Case Study:The Sidwell Friends School, Washington D.C. Analyzing the sustainable design features of this LEED Platinum-certified school, including its waste reduction initiatives.
Module #14 Resilience and Adaptive Reuse in Building Design Design strategies for creating resilient buildings, including adaptive reuse and retrofits.
Module #15 Case Study:The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington D.C. Examining the sustainable design features of this iconic museum, including its historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
Module #16 Landscape Design for Sustainable Buildings Strategies for integrating landscape design with building design, including green infrastructure and ecosystem services.
Module #17 Case Study:The Amazon Headquarters, Seattle Analyzing the sustainable design features of this corporate campus, including its urban forest and green infrastructure.
Module #18 Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Sustainable Design Using BIM to optimize building design, performance, and operation.
Module #19 Case Study:The Gherkin, London Examining the sustainable design features of this iconic skyscraper, including its unique façade and natural ventilation system.
Module #20 Acoustic Design for Sustainable Buildings Design strategies for optimizing acoustic performance, including sound insulation and reverberation control.
Module #21 Case Study:The Sydney Opera House, Australia Analyzing the sustainable design features of this iconic performing arts centre, including its acoustic design.
Module #22 Sustainable Building Design for Climate Resilience Design strategies for building resilience to climate change, including flood protection and heatwave mitigation.
Module #23 Case Study:The Ark Encounter, Kentucky Examining the sustainable design features of this unique theme park attraction, including its flood-resistant design.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Case Studies in Sustainable Building Design career
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