Sustainability in the Building

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course: Sustainability in Buildings offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a field of growing global importance. Concern for the environment and the need to build a more sustainable future have driven high demand in the sustainable construction sector. This course It will provide you with the tools you need to understand the key aspects of sustainability, from its historical context to the life-cycle analysis of materials. You'll learn how to identify and use efficient and sustainable building materials, optimizing the implementation process. By participating, you will develop skills that will enable you to enter a booming job market, prepared to tackle today's environmental challenges. Take advantage of this opportunity to become an agent of change by contributing to the development of buildings that are more environmentally responsible.

Objectives

– Understand the historical context of sustainability in construction.

– Identify key aspects of implementing sustainability in buildings.

– Analyze the environmental impact of construction materials.

– Evaluate the efficiency of the materials during installation.

– Use Life Cycle Assessment to measure sustainability.

– Incorporate sustainable principles into building design.

– Recognize the importance of sustainability in the built environment.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Origin and Evolution of the Concept of Sustainability Session 3: Regulations on Sustainability in Building Construction Session 4: Basic Concepts of Sustainable Construction I Session 5: Basic Concepts of Sustainable Construction II TEACHING UNIT 2. KEY ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABILITY Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Project Life Cycle Session 3: Natural Resources Session 4: Water Cycle Session 5: Health and Comfort TEACHING UNIT 3. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Sustainable Materials. Strategies Session 3: Materials in Environmental Certifications Session 4: Processes for Improving Sustainability During Construction Phase I Session 5: Processes for Improving Sustainability During Construction Phase II TEACHING UNIT 4. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA) Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Methodology Session 3: DAPs Session 4: LCA Tool for Building I Session 5: LCA Tool for Building II
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