Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture
In this training course, learn about the basic concepts, issues, and design considerations for sustainable architecture.
Description
This free online course offers an advanced diploma in sustainable architecture, explains what sustainable architecture means and how sustainable structures are designed and created. The sustainable design course begins by discussing the concept of sustainable development and how it relates to sustainable architecture. The various aspects of sustainable architecture such as the socio-economic and environmental aspects are explored in detail.
The sustainable architecture course then examines the tools for understanding the response of a building to a given climatic context, the sustainable design strategies and construction strategies to be employed, including water and other materials and resources for sustainable architecture and management of solid waste. This is followed by a study of the various criteria set for energy efficiency in buildings and indoor air quality.
Finally, the discussion turns towards the available technologies and tools that aid in sustainable design and energy efficient buildings. The course covers in detail, how to create a building model using a design builder software, including how to input various parameters into the whole building simulation software and how to understand the output of the simulation for assessing the Whole Building Performance of the model.
This sustainable design course will help you to understand the basic issues and concerns for sustainable architecture and strategies and technologies to deliver them. Although largely addressed towards undergraduate students, all others who want to learn about sustainable and green building concepts and who are planning to go ahead in the field of green buildings design and implementation will greatly benefit from this course.
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Sustainable Development
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Sustainable Development - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Sustainability
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Buildings, Needs and 'Sustainability'
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Sustainability and Sustainable Development
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Historic Origins of Sustainability
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Pioneers of Sustainable Development
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Sustainable Development - Lesson Summary
Environmental Impact of Development
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Environmental Impact of Development - Learning Outcomes
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Impacts on Water
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Impacts on Land and Air
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Social and Economic Impacts of Development
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Agenda 21 and UN Goals
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Established Needs for Sustainability in Building Sector
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Environmental Impact of Development - Lesson Summary
Sustainable Building
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Sustainable Building - Learning Outcomes
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Definition and Characteristics of Sustainability
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Flavours of Sustainable Architecture
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Indicators and Terminologies in Sustainable Architecture
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Process of Designing Green Buildings
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Green Building Rating and Components
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Sustainable Building - Lesson Summary
Climatic Considerations and Comfort
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Climatic Considerations and Comfort - Learning Outcomes
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Fundamentals of Thermal Comfort
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Climatic Considerations and Physiological Objectives of Design
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Fundamentals of Climate Responsive Buildings
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Analyzing Climatic Conditions
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Visual and Acoustic Comfort
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Climatic Considerations and Comfort - Lesson Summary
Sustainable Sites
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Sustainable Sites - Learning Outcomes
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Site Selection
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Site Development Strategies
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Design Issues: Urban Heat Island
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Stormwater Management
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Large Site Development
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Sustainable Sites - Lesson Summary
Water Conservation
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Water Conservation - Learning Outcomes
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Water Conservation Planning
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Rainwater Harvesting
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Water Efficient Landscaping
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Wastewater Treatment
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Water Balance Chart
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Water Conservation - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture - First Assessment
Materials and Resources
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Materials and Resources - Learning Outcomes
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Solid Waste Management
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Waste Management: Technology and Compliance
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Material Reuse in Construction
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Recycled and Locally Sourced Material
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Renewable Materials
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Materials and Resources - Lesson Summary
Energy Efficiency
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Energy Efficiency - Learning Outcome
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Energy Consumption Trends
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Building Design Considerations
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Energy Consuming Equipment
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Energy Compliance
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Lighting Compliance and Net Zero Buildings
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Energy Efficiency - Lesson Summary
Indoor Environmental Quality
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Indoor Environmental Quality - Learning Outcomes
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Indoor Air Pollution
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Ventilation and Indoor Air Management
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Indoor Emissions
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Designing for Thermal and Visual Comfort
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Criteria for Human well-being
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Indoor Environmental Quality - Lesson Summary
Vernacular Architecture and Regulatory Requirements
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Vernacular Architecture and Regulatory Requirements - Learning Outcomes
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Vernacular Architecture
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Vernacular Designs and Sustainability
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Building Codes and Standards
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Introduction to Whole Building Simulation
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Base Case and Proposed Case
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Vernacular Architecture and Regulatory Requirements - Lesson Summary
Whole Building Simulation: Base Case
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Whole Building Simulation: Base Case - Learning Outcome
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File Creation
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Activity Tab
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The Outer Wall
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Lighting and HVAC
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Summary Generation and Results Analysis
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Whole Building Simulation: Base Case - Lesson Summary
Whole Building Performance
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Whole Building Performance - Learning Outcome
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Proposed Case Modelling
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Proposed Case Development
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Energy Analysis
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Daylight Calculation
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Base Case from Proposed Case
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Whole Building Performance - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Once you have completed this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development
- List the environmental and socio-economic impacts of development
- Explain the need for sustainable architecture
- Describe how to use Mahoney’s table to identify the appropriate design strategies for a given climatic context
- Identify the different design and construction strategies which need to be employed in the design and construction of sustainable buildings
- Identify the various criteria for energy efficiency in buildings
- Name some of the technologies and advanced tools available in the market to aid in sustainable building design
- Describe the purpose and use of the Whole Building Simulation tool
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
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