Learning Outcomes

Introduction and Components of Sustainable Design

Construction Process and Cost Monitoring

Green Building Materials and Products

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to sustainable building design basics and its goals. You will learn about the environmental effects of diverse construction materials and explore green building principles to mitigate these impacts. We'll show you how to reuse construction material, manage waste and select the right building equipment.

Indoor Environment and Water Conservation

Atmosphere and Economics

Project Cost Analysis

This module will introduce you to the need for maintaining indoor air quality. You'll learn about water reutilization within construction projects and the health risks linked to specific construction materials. We will show you fundamental methodologies for mitigating construction-related environmental impacts through cost-effective strategies.

LEED V4: Building Design and Construction - Course assessment

Learn how to implement LEED V4 to construct ‘green’ buildings in this free online sustainable development course.

LEED V4: Building Design and Construction

Are you ready to transform your approach to building design and construction? Do you struggle to seamlessly integrate sustainable practices while keeping your projects efficient and cost-effective? This project management course equips you with the skills and strategies required to easily incorporate sustainable practices into your projects. We explain how to conserve water during construction, promote indoor health and stay under budget.

Town Plan Making

Environmental Planning and Management

Planning for Traffic and Streets

This module will introduce you to town plan-making; you will get acquainted with concepts such as urban design plans, neighbourhood, transportation, housing, economic development plans and parks and open-space plans. Then you will learn about town environmental planning and management and transportation of town planning.

Utilities of Town Planning

Parks and Open Space Planning

Places and Districts

In this module, you will learn about waste management and the roles and duties of government entities, the private sector, and citizens in managing the 
nation's solid waste. Then you will explore wastewater, water supply systems, types of parks, greenways and trails, conservation areas, playgrounds, neighbourhoods, industrial and office parks.

Environmental Design Considerations

Projections and Demand Analysis

Impact Assessment

Reservation, Conservation and Reuse

Topics discussed in this module are environmental site analysis, safety, walkability, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), population projections, economic base and econometric projections, housing needs assessment, parks, recreation, and open-space needs assessment, environmental impact assessment, preservation and conservation.

Urban Town Planning and Design - Course Assessment

Learn the importance of a systematic approach to urban and town planning in this free online urban design course.

Urban Town Planning and Design

Carefully planning and designing urban areas benefits both its populace and environment. This course explains how to increase the quality of life of people within a city and make built-up areas more livable through proper urban town planning and design. We establish the importance of systematic urban town planning and design for cities that are better integrated, networked and support sustainable urban development while resisting climate change.

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Technologies

Energy Preservation, Policy and Economics

Energy Storage and Emerging Technologies

This module introduces sustainable energy, covering its principles and significance. It explores renewable energy technologies, techniques for energy reduction and preservation, policy frameworks, and economics. It also outlines and discusses an understanding of emerging sustainable energy technologies and their integration.

Renewable Energy - Technologies and Storage - Course Assessment

This free online course explores sustainable practices for energy conservation, its policies and emerging technologies.

Renewable Energy - Technologies and Storage

As new and advanced sustainable energy technologies continue to emerge, so too do the policies governing their implementation. This course explores the principles underlying sustainable and renewable energy conservation and storage. It covers policies, economics, and emerging technologies in this field. Enroll in this course to gain insights into the best practices and policies for integrating sustainable energy solutions.

Introduction to Sustainability

Buildings, Needs and 'Sustainability'

Sustainability and Sustainable Development

Historic Origins of Sustainability

Pioneers of Sustainable Development

This module introduces the concept of sustainability and sustainable development and traces the history of evolution of these concepts.

Impacts on Water

Impacts on Land and Air

Social and Economic Impacts of Development

Agenda 21 and UN Goals

Established Needs for Sustainability in Building Sector

This module examines the environmental impact of development, including the impact on  water, land, air and the socio-economic environment.

Definition and Characteristics of Sustainability

Flavours of Sustainable Architecture

Indicators and Terminologies in Sustainable Architecture

Process of Designing Green Buildings

Green Building Rating and Components

This module explains what is meant by sustainable architecture and the various terminology around it. It also explores the concept of green buildings and their certifying agencies around the world.

Fundamentals of Thermal Comfort

Climatic Considerations and Physiological Objectives of Design

Fundamentals of Climate Responsive Buildings

Analyzing Climatic Conditions

Visual and Acoustic Comfort

This module looks at the climatic considerations and comfort aspects of building design, including thermal, visual and acoustic comfort.

Site Selection

Site Development Strategies

Design Issues: Urban Heat Island

Stormwater Management

Large Site Development

In this module, you will learn about site selection and development for sustainable architecture. The module also covers the issues and concerns associated with site development, especially for large sites.

Water Conservation Planning

Rainwater Harvesting

Water Efficient Landscaping

Wastewater Treatment

Water Balance Chart

This module discusses how water can be saved, how it should be treated and what should be our aims when we are using water in the built environment, buildings or large scale development. This also includes different types of water treatment plants and the factors and calculations around selecting the correct water treatment system.

Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture - First Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 1 to 6 in the following course:
• Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture

Solid Waste Management

Waste Management: Technology and Compliance

Material Reuse in Construction

Recycled and Locally Sourced Material

Renewable Materials

In this module, you will learn about the different properties to be considered while selecting the materials and resources for construction and maintenance of sustainable buildings. You will also learn about waste management and the various compliance criteria for selecting, using, and reusing different materials and disposing of waste.

Energy Efficiency - Learning Outcome

Energy Consumption Trends

Building Design Considerations

Energy Consuming Equipment

Energy Compliance

Lighting Compliance and Net Zero Buildings

In this module, you will learn about the specific requirements of energy efficient buildings, in terms of the design, materials, equipment and practices. You will also learn about the different compliance criteria for energy efficient buildings and the calculations involved. Finally, you will earn about Net Zero Energy buildings with the help of examples.

Indoor Air Pollution

Ventilation and Indoor Air Management

Indoor Emissions

Designing for Thermal and Visual Comfort

Criteria for Human well-being

In this module, you will learn about the design considerations for safe and healthy indoor air quality, including materials used, ventilation design,  and airflow provisions.

Vernacular Architecture

Vernacular Designs and Sustainability

Building Codes and Standards

Introduction to Whole Building Simulation

Base Case and Proposed Case

In this module, you will learn about the various types of Vernacular Architecture  with the help of examples. You will also learn about the different regulatory requirements and codes that need to be complied with and you will be introduced to the Whole Building Simulation  tool.

Whole Building Simulation: Base Case - Learning Outcome

File Creation

Activity Tab

The Outer Wall

Lighting and HVAC

Summary Generation and Results Analysis

In this module, the base model of a simple building is simulated to demonstrate how it is done using the Design Builder software. Here you will learn how to create the geometry of a proposed building using the Design Builder tool, which has an Energy Plus Simulation Engine.

Whole Building Performance - Learning Outcome

Proposed Case Modelling

Proposed Case Development

Energy Analysis

Daylight Calculation

Base Case from Proposed Case

In this module, you will see how the Proposed Case of a building is created from the Base Case, the required values are changed and simulated. You will also see a simpler way of creating the Base Case simulation to compare with the Proposed Case for submission to certifying bodies.

Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture - Second Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 6 to 12 in the following course:
• Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture

Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture - Course Assessment

In this training course, learn about the basic concepts, issues, and design considerations for sustainable architecture.

Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture

This free advanced diploma in sustainable architecture explains what sustainable architecture means and how sustainable structures are designed and created. The course covers the various environmental and socio-economic aspects of sustainable architecture, including climate, air quality, waste management, and energy considerations. The course also introduces the tools and technologies that aid in the sustainable design of green buildings.

Sustainable Architecture: Energy Efficiency and Quality - Course Assessment

In this online architecture course, learn about architectural design considerations for energy efficient buildings.

Sustainable Architecture: Energy Efficiency and Quality

This free online energy efficient building course discusses the specific requirements of energy efficient building design in terms of materials, equipment and practices. This includes the different compliance criteria and the calculations involved. You will also learn about Net Zero Energy buildings as well as the design considerations for safe and healthy indoor air quality, including materials used, ventilation design and airflow provisions.

The Role of Construction Industry in Environmental Problems

Essentials of the WELL Building Standard

The WELL Building Standard - Categories and Certification

How to Get WELL Certified

This module teaches you about the essentials of the WELL Building Standard. You will get to know different pollutants that contaminate the internal environment of a building, the ten principles of the Standard, and how they can take care of these pollutants. A comparison on the WELL Building Standard and the LEEDS Standard is also discussed in it.

Fundamentals of WELL Building Standards - Assessment

This free online course discusses the fundamental concepts surrounding the Well Building Standards.

Fundamentals of WELL Building Standards

The Well Building Standard is one of the most widely known construction-industry standards that ensures all buildings protect the health and well-being of their occupants. Enrolling in this course will familiarise you with the ten principles of this. Similarly, a detailed discussion is present on different contaminants that pollute the internal environment of buildings, and their mitigation strategies according to this standard.

An Overview of Travel Demand Management

Push Measures Cases

Pull Measures Cases

Parking Studies

Transit-Oriented Development

This module presents the significance of Travel Demand Management in minimizing the problem of traffic congestion in urban areas. You will be taught about the significance of good parking management strategies in order to maximize the advantages of parking facilities and the factors that drive the trend towards Transit Oriented Development.

Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems

ITS Components, Applications and Communication

ITS Architecture

Electronic Toll Collection

Public Bicycle Sharing System with ITS

This module presents the interdisciplinary and state of the art advances in Transportation Systems. You will be taught about the process of determining the delay and congestion in toll plazas and the significance of the Public Bicycle Sharing System in facilitating the sustainable development of transportation in urban areas.

First Course Assessment

Multimodal Transportation Environment

Multimodal Level of Service for Automobile Modes

Multimodal Level of Service for Non-Automobile Modes

Design of Multimodal Transfer Facilities

Park and Ride Facility Planning

This module presents the overall planning process of the Multimodal Transportation System in urban areas. You will be taught how the indicators of MultiModal Level of Service are used to evaluate various transportation modes and the principles to be followed while designing a Multimodal facility that integrates the different modes of transportation.

Pedestrian Road Safety and Associated Risk Factors

Road Crash Estimation and Predictive Methods

Predicting Methods for Conflicts

Urban Transportation and Emission Factors

Sustainable strategies for Urban Transportation

This module presents an overview of various elements that are associated with the Pedestrian Safety and Security. You will discover the significance of calibrating the Crash Models to local conditions for accounting different types of crash frequencies and the need for experimenting with innovative ideas that can lead to sustainable transport development.

Second Course Assessment

Diploma in Urban Transportation and Sustainability - Course Assessment

Learn how to implement sustainable strategies for modern urban transportation solution in this free online course.

Diploma in Urban Transportation and Sustainability

What are the factors that are driving the trend to transit-oriented development (TOD) in urban planning? TOD seeks to maximise the number of retail, leisure, residential and business spaces within walking distance of public transport hubs in urban areas. In this free online course, you will learn about the new discipline of TOD, advancements in multimodal transport systems and the need for sustainability in urban development.

Sustainable Architecture: Climatic Considerations and Green Buildings - Course Assessment

In this free online course, you will learn about the basic characteristics of sustainable building architecture.

Sustainable Architecture: Climatic Considerations and Green Buildings

This free online green architecture course explains what is meant by sustainable architecture and the terminologies around it. This includes the concept of architecture green buildings and their certifying agencies around the world. The climatic considerations and comfort aspects of building design, including thermal, visual and acoustic comfort are explored. The tools and strategies to achieve the desired levels of comfort are also discussed.

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