Online, on-demand course on Energy Efficient and Climate Responsive Building Envelope Design

Energy efficient building design is one of the most significant ways to mitigate climate change. Buildings use up close to 50% of all energy generated and yet many buildings waste energy needlessly, making power plants work harder and increasing our carbon footprint. 

This course prepares one to develop energy efficient structures specifically through climate-sensitive building envelope design. With specialized instruction in the principles underlying thermal comfort and the low-energy design of traditional architecture the course offers a firm grasp of the fundamentals. Additionally, you’ll gain skills in climate analysis to inform responsive design and acquire the tools and processes needed to optimize energy efficiency, providing a wide range of options for creating environmentally friendly structures in any setting.

The course comprises the following modules:

1. Solar & Passive Design 
2. Climate & Buildings 
3. Building Physics Basics 
4. Thermal Comfort 
5. Daylighting Design 
6. Building Envelope Design 
7. Low-Energy Thermal Comfort Systems