The Master’s in Green Building and Eco-Architecture is a specialization designed for industry professionals seeking to lead projects with minimal environmental impact and a deep understanding of ecosystems. You’ll delve into the fundamental principles of sustainability and the environment, exploring how livability, human well-being, and sustainable cities are intrinsically intertwined with sustainable architecture. You’ll learn to apply current regulations and optimize the efficient use of resources, integrating advanced green building techniques that minimize the ecological footprint of any project. This program specializes you in the strategic application of natural materials, product life cycle management, and the implementation of energy-efficient solutions—all of which are essential for any low-impact initiative. You will delve into the comprehensive management of water and energy resources, the mitigation of environmental pollution, and circular waste management—all crucial aspects of sustainable development. With this approach, you will lead eco-architecture projects, transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation and value. You will integrate renewable and non-renewable energy sources into your designs, ensuring a comprehensive and specialized approach at every stage of a building’s life cycle. This Master’s program equips you with the key competencies to tackle the challenges of ecological urban planning, enabling you to design and build structures that actively contribute to a more environmentally responsible, resilient, and efficient future.
Objectives
• Oversee the incorporation of sustainability criteria into the design and management of building projects. • Develop eco-friendly construction solutions using low-impact materials and innovative techniques. • Apply energy-efficiency methodologies in construction, optimizing performance and energy consumption. • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations at all stages of a project’s life cycle. • Analyze the ecological footprint of construction projects, proposing measures to minimize and optimize it. • Incorporate renewable energy sources into architectural design, promoting self-sufficiency and cost reduction. • Develop strategies for water resource management and waste recovery in the context of sustainable construction. • Formulate strategic decisions for sustainable urban development and the improvement of quality of life in urban environments.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Environmental Management
Environmental Management Systems
Regulatory Provisions
Concept of Sustainability
Environmental and Energy Issues
Environmental Issues
More Direct Impacts on the Environment
Trends in Energy Consumption
Global Energy Reserves
Livability
Environmental Quality
Sustainable Construction
Livability
Sustainable City: Concept
Definition of Sustainable Architecture
Energy and Architecture
Implementation and Materials
Water Management
Waste Management
Recycling
Carbon footprint
Introduction to Pollution
The Construction Industry and the Waste Problem
Characterization of Construction and Demolition Waste
Management of Construction and Demolition Waste
Obligations of the Parties Involved
Introduction
Development and the Environment
Sustainable Development
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
International Environmental Law
What can we do?
Environmental Issues
More Direct Environmental Impacts
Trends in Energy Consumption
Global Energy Reserves
Primary and Final Energy
Energy Vectors
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Classification of Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable Technologies and Their Regulatory Classification
Fundamentals of Environmental Education
Key Stakeholders in Environmental Education
Environment and Economic Development
Practices and Techniques for Environmental Education
Context of Life Cycle Analysis
Approaches to Life Cycle Analysis
Examples of LCA Applications
Standardization of LCA in accordance with ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006
Life Cycle Assessment Methodology
Study Objective and Scope
Life Cycle Inventory Analysis (LCIA)
Databases, tools, and software for LCA
Production Cycle
Example of a Life Cycle Inventory Analysis
Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
Example of an Impact Assessment: Classification, Characterization, and Standardization
Interpretation of the Results and Critical Review
Verification of the Results
Current Limitations on the Use of VCA
Carbon Footprint and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Scope of the Carbon Footprint and Methods for Calculation
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Calculation and Evaluation Focused on Organizations
Calculation of Emissions by Scope
Carbon Footprint Report
Product-Focused Calculation and Evaluation
Calculating a Product's Carbon Footprint
Environmental Management Methods for the Carbon Footprint: Reduction and Offsetting
Benefits of Carbon Footprints for Businesses
Current Status of Water Resources
Introduction and Objectives of the Water Footprint
Phases and Scope of Application of the Water Footprint
Types of Water, Concepts, and Calculations
Water Footprint by Sector and Its Calculation
Water footprint as applied to nations or communities
Water Footprint Applied to Products: Examples
Consumer Water Footprint
Corporate Water Footprint
Environmental Management of the Water Footprint
Integrated Product Policy
Eco-labeling
Regulations and Standards to Consider
Objectives of Eco-Labeling
Types of Eco-Labeling
Examples of eco-labeling
Operation and Effectiveness of an Environmental Labeling System
Legal Implications of an Environmental Labeling System
Product self-declarations. Type II ecolabel
Environmental Product Declaration: Type III Ecolabel
Procedure for Performing a DAP
Eco-design
ISO 14006
Environmental Management Measures Based on Ecolabeling and the Integrated Product Policy
Certification and Accreditation
Introduction to Urban Planning
Urban Planning in Spain
Relevant Definitions in the Consolidated Text of the Land Use and Urban Renewal Act
Principles of the Current Regulations
Urban Planning Schemes
Citizens' Rights
Duties of a Citizen
Basic Statute on Initiative and Participation in Urban Planning Activities
Legal Status of Land Ownership
Prerequisites
Self-Build
Group Projects
Types
Implementation
Justification
Application
Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning
Sustainable Materials and Their Types
Recycling of Materials and Reusable Materials
Durable materials
Low-maintenance materials
Thermal Properties of Sustainable Materials
Energy Embedded in Materials
Ecosystem pollution and the heat island effect
Case Studies in Vernacular Architecture
Principles
Urban Context
The Place
Positioning and Orientation
Foundation
Earthen Construction Techniques
Straw-Based Construction Techniques
Stone Construction Techniques
Wood Construction Techniques
Construction Techniques Using Lime and Plaster
Construction Techniques Using Reed
Techniques Using Recycled Materials
LCA and Architecture
Certifications
Systems and Materials
Flat roofs
Sloped Roofs
Case Studies
Flooring
Interior finishes
Exterior cladding
Identification of the Phases
Prerequisites
Sanitation Facilities
Water Supply Facilities
Water Recovery and Treatment
Heat Transfer, Heating, and Air Conditioning
Ventilation
Electrical Systems
Renewable Energy: What Is It?
Solar Thermal Energy
Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Biomass
Hydropower
Solar Thermal Power
Other Renewable Energy Sources
General Considerations
Final and Primary Energy
Emissions Associated with Consumption
Difference Between Load and Demand
Units of Measurement
Energy Demand
Performance of Thermal Systems
Primary Energy Consumption
Building Energy Balance
Energy-Saving and Energy-Efficiency Plans
Building and Urban Planning: Energy Consumption
Construction and Energy Efficiency in Buildings: CTE (Technical Building Code)
Energy Rating of Buildings
The Feasibility of Sustainable Facility Projects
Key Points About the CE3 Program
CE3 Start Screen
Aspects of the CE3X Procedure
CE3X Start Screen
Administrative and General Information in CE3X
Shadow Patterns in CE3X
Procedure for Energy Performance Certification
Migration from LIDER to CALENER-VYP using the unified tool
How to Avoid Errors When Entering Installation Components
Surveys of spaces in the occupied dwelling
Definition of the ACS System
Definition of an HVAC System
Definition of the Lighting System
Calculation of the Energy Rating
HE0 Verification
Energy Efficiency Report
Energy Certification for Buildings in Spain
Green Buildings: The Importance of Certification
GREEN Certification
BREEAM Certification
LEED Certification
DGNB Certification
Passivhaus Certification
Concept of Rehabilitation
Energy-Efficient Renovation
Techniques for Improving Building Envelope Components to Reduce Energy Demand
The Building as an Energy System: Bioclimatic Applications in the Building Renovation Process
The Electricity Market: The Electricity Pool, How It Works, and Billing Terms
Electric Power Distribution
Centralized and Distributed Electricity Generation
Technical Characteristics of Distributed Generation Networks
Smart Energy and Communication Microgrids: Near or Distant Future?
Energy Self-Consumption: Concept, Benefits, and Possibilities
Network parity
Types of Self-Consumption
Load Management and Monitoring Equipment
Measurement and Control Equipment. Unidirectional and Bidirectional Meters
Net and Instantaneous Self-Consumption. Problems, Solutions, and Current Status
European Policy Framework
National Regulatory Framework for Self-Consumption
Procedure for Connecting Renewable Energy Facilities to the Low-Voltage Grid
Phases and steps for applying to connect renewable energy facilities of any capacity
Procedure for Legalizing Self-Consumption Installations
Financial Compensation for Renewable Energy Fed into the Grid
Technical Specifications and Types of Low-Voltage Power Generation Systems. ITC-BT-40
General Terms and Conditions
Connection Requirements. Types of Self-Consumption Plans
Diagram of off-grid systems. Type A
Diagrams of a C1-type power generation facility connected to the distribution grid and associated supply system
Diagrams of a C1-type power generation system connected to the internal grid and associated power supply
Diagrams of a C2-type power generation facility with an associated power supply
Maximum Power in Low-Voltage Interconnected Power Plants
Switchgear and metering equipment to be installed at the interconnection point
Reactive Power Control
Connection Cables
Waveform
Protections
Grounding Systems
Startup
Cogeneration and Absorption
Heat Pumps
Energy Storage Systems
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
CO2 Capture and Storage
Sustainability as a Work System
General Tools (plugins and supplementary software)
"As-built" model"
Property Management
Personnel Maintenance and Management
Environmental Management
Regulatory Compliance
The Concept of 3D Printing
The Origins, Development, and Current State of 3D Printing
Applications of 3D Printing
3D Printing Technologies
Definition of Concepts Related to Home Automation
The Application of Home Automation to the Home as Part of the “Digital Home”
Description of the various networks that make up a building and their integration with home automation
Analysis of the Scope of Application and Examples of Application
Historical Development and Current State of Home Automation
Analysis of Key Players in Home Automation
Identification of Organizations and Associations Related to Home Automation
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Architecture and Construction 
Spanish 
Credits: 60 ECTS
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Spanish
60 ECTS