Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Architecture Defining sustainable architecture, its importance, and the role of architects in creating a sustainable future
Module #2 Understanding Climate Change and its Impact on the Built Environment Examining the science behind climate change, its effects on buildings and communities, and the need for sustainable design
Module #3 Sustainable Design Principles and Strategies Exploring the fundamental principles and strategies of sustainable design, including passive design, energy efficiency, and material selection
Module #4 Building Orientation and Layout for Sustainability Optimizing building orientation and layout for natural light, ventilation, and energy efficiency
Module #5 Green Building Rating Systems and Certifications Overview of popular green building rating systems, such as LEED, WELL, and Passive House, and their certification processes
Module #6 Energy Efficiency in Buildings Designing for energy efficiency, including HVAC systems, insulation, and renewable energy integration
Module #7 Water Conservation in Buildings Designing for water efficiency, including low-flow fixtures, greywater reuse, and rainwater harvesting
Module #8 Material Selection for Sustainability Evaluating the environmental impact of building materials, including sourcing, lifecycle assessment, and waste reduction
Module #9 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Designing for healthy indoor air quality, including natural ventilation, air filtration, and moisture management
Module #10 Waste Management and Reduction in Construction Strategies for minimizing waste generation during construction, including recycling, reuse, and reduction
Module #11 Sustainable Urban Planning and Design Designing sustainable cities, including transportation, density, and mixed-use development
Module #12 Biomimicry and Biophilic Design Applying principles from nature to architectural design, including biophilic design and biomimicry
Module #13 Net Zero Energy Buildings Designing buildings that produce as much energy as they consume, including on-site renewable energy systems
Module #14 Water Sensitive Design and Rainwater Harvesting Designing buildings that conserve water, including rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and stormwater management
Module #15 Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Sustainability Using BIM to optimize building design, energy efficiency, and material selection
Module #16 Energy Storage and Grid Resiliency Designing buildings that incorporate energy storage systems and grid resiliency
Module #17 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Building Integration Designing buildings that support electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Module #18 Sustainable Building Operations and Maintenance Optimizing building operations and maintenance for sustainability, including energy management and waste reduction
Module #19 Commissioning and Testing for Sustainability Ensuring that buildings meet sustainable design intent through commissioning and testing
Module #20 Sustainable Architecture and Policy Exploring the role of policy in shaping sustainable architecture, including government incentives and regulations
Module #21 Sustainable Architecture and Community Engagement Designing buildings that engage with and benefit the surrounding community
Module #22 Case Studies in Sustainable Architecture Real-world examples of sustainable buildings and projects, including successes and challenges
Module #23 Sustainable Architecture and the Future of Cities Envisioning the future of sustainable architecture and its role in shaping the cities of tomorrow
Module #24 Calculating the Business Case for Sustainability Evaluating the financial benefits of sustainable design, including cost savings and return on investment
Module #25 Sustainable Architecture and Resilience Designing buildings that are resilient to natural disasters and climate-related events
Module #26 Sustainable Architecture and the Circular Economy Designing buildings that integrate circular economy principles, including material reuse and recycling
Module #27 Sustainable Architecture and the WELL Building Standard Designing buildings that prioritize occupant health and wellbeing, including the WELL Building Standard
Module #28 Sustainable Architecture and Building Deconstruction Designing buildings for deconstruction, reuse, and recycling at the end of their life cycle
Module #29 Sustainable Architecture and the Role of Technology Exploring the role of technology in sustainable architecture, including building management systems and data analytics
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Architecture career
