Sustainable Construction: Building a Greener Future
Principles, Strategies, and Standards of Eco-Friendly Design & Decarbonization in the Built Environment
What you'll learn
Understand the global context on sustainability demand
Define the pathways of decarbonizing the built environment
Explain the active and passive design strategies for sustainable buildings
Understand the importance of building circularity index
Requirements
Basic understanding of construction field
Description
The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions and resource depletion. As climate change accelerates, the demand for sustainable building practices has never been greater. This comprehensive course, Sustainable Construction: Building a Greener Future, equips you with the knowledge and tools to transform the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated—aligning with global sustainability goals and future-ready standards.Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, project manager, student, or sustainability advocate, this course will empower you to lead the transition toward low-carbon, circular, and resilient built environments.
What You’ll Learn:
Why Sustainability Matters Now: Understand the urgent need to decarbonize the built environment and how construction impacts climate change.
Global Context & Drivers: Explore international trends, policies, and market forces shaping sustainable construction worldwide.
Defining Sustainable Construction: Distinguish between perceived and actual sustainability—what it truly means beyond green washing.
Real-World Case Studies: Analyze successful sustainable construction projects that balance environmental performance with economic and social value.
Passive & Active Design Strategies: Learn how to optimize natural light, ventilation, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency through innovative design.Building Circularity Index: Discover how to assess and improve material reuse, recycling, and lifecycle performance in construction.
Who Is This Course For?
Architects and designers seeking eco-conscious design skills Civil and structural engineers focused on sustainable materials and systems Construction managers and contractors aiming to adopt greener practices Students and researchers in architecture, civil engineering, or environmental science Sustainability consultants and project developers
Who this course is for
Students of Civil and Architectural background
Industry professionals working in building decarbonization
Faculty of Civil and Architectural background
Published 9/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 2h 21m | Size: 558 MB
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Principles, Strategies, and Standards of Eco-Friendly Design & Decarbonization in the Built Environment
What you'll learn
Understand the global context on sustainability demand
Define the pathways of decarbonizing the built environment
Explain the active and passive design strategies for sustainable buildings
Understand the importance of building circularity index
Requirements
Basic understanding of construction field
Description
The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions and resource depletion. As climate change accelerates, the demand for sustainable building practices has never been greater. This comprehensive course, Sustainable Construction: Building a Greener Future, equips you with the knowledge and tools to transform the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated—aligning with global sustainability goals and future-ready standards.Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, project manager, student, or sustainability advocate, this course will empower you to lead the transition toward low-carbon, circular, and resilient built environments.
What You’ll Learn:
Why Sustainability Matters Now: Understand the urgent need to decarbonize the built environment and how construction impacts climate change.
Global Context & Drivers: Explore international trends, policies, and market forces shaping sustainable construction worldwide.
Defining Sustainable Construction: Distinguish between perceived and actual sustainability—what it truly means beyond green washing.
Real-World Case Studies: Analyze successful sustainable construction projects that balance environmental performance with economic and social value.
Passive & Active Design Strategies: Learn how to optimize natural light, ventilation, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency through innovative design.Building Circularity Index: Discover how to assess and improve material reuse, recycling, and lifecycle performance in construction.
Who Is This Course For?
Architects and designers seeking eco-conscious design skills Civil and structural engineers focused on sustainable materials and systems Construction managers and contractors aiming to adopt greener practices Students and researchers in architecture, civil engineering, or environmental science Sustainability consultants and project developers
Who this course is for
Students of Civil and Architectural background
Industry professionals working in building decarbonization
Faculty of Civil and Architectural background
Published 9/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 2h 21m | Size: 558 MB
Download
*