Advanced Certificate in Climate-Responsive Construction: High-Performance
-- ViewingNowThe Advanced Certificate in Climate-Responsive Construction: High-Performance certificate course is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with essential skills for career advancement in the fast-growing field of sustainable construction. This course emphasizes the importance of considering climate responsive design and high-performance construction methods to meet the urgent global challenge of reducing carbon emissions.
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โข Climate Science for Construction: Understanding climate patterns, weather extremes, and microclimates. The impact of climate change on building design and construction.
โข Sustainable Materials and Resources: Selection and specification of low-carbon, sustainable materials and resources for high-performance construction.
โข Building Physics and Building Envelope Design: Heat, air, and moisture transfer in building envelopes. Designing for thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.
โข Passive Solar Design and Natural Ventilation: Strategies for passive solar heating and cooling, daylighting, and natural ventilation. Maximizing the benefits of solar gain, shading, and wind for high-performance buildings.
โข Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems and Controls: Design, selection, and optimization of high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Integrating smart controls and automation for energy savings.
โข Renewable Energy Technologies and Integration: Overview of renewable energy technologies and their integration into high-performance buildings. Solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal, wind, geothermal, and biomass systems.
โข Water Efficiency and Stormwater Management: Designing for water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and on-site wastewater treatment. Stormwater management and low-impact development (LID) strategies.
โข Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment: Evaluating the environmental, social, and economic impacts of building materials, systems, and processes throughout their life cycle.
โข Green Building Certification and Standards: Understanding green building rating systems and certification programs, including LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House.
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