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SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE school

This school is designed to empower #greenheroes to lead the way in sustainable design and construction. From fundamental principles to practical applications, this course provides a roadmap not only to improve project outcomes but also to position practitioners as leaders in sustainable architecture and design.

The courses are aimed at fostering a deep understanding and execution of sustainable strategies that benefit the environment, society, and the professional growth of the participants.

Target Audience:

  • Professionals and companies in architecture and design seeking real-time guidance on sustainability
  • Individuals aiming to enhance their project value and client satisfaction through sustainable practices
  • Those looking to boost their career with a competitive edge in sustainability

school OBJECTIVES:

  • To master sustainable design principles and apply them to projects effectively.
  • Enhance architecture and design value through sustainable strategies.
  • Boost client health, well-being, and productivity with sustainable design choices.
  • Leverage sustainability for social and environmental benefits.
  • Effectively communicate your sustainable differentials to elevate your market position.

CURRICULUM:

GREEN SCRIPT

Module 1: Discover Better Project Opportunities: Conditioners Evaluation

  • Introduction 
  • Integrative Process - Part 1 
  • Owner's Needs and Options 
  • Connectivity Assessment 

Module 2: Discover Better Project Opportunities: Climate Evaluation

  • Climatology 101 
  • Understanding the Building Envelope 
  • Climate Data & Bioclimatic Strategies Analysis 
  • Increasing Your Repertoire of Sustainable Strategies 
  • Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 1 - Understanding Early Design Modeling) 
  • Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 2 - Creating a Geometry) 
  • Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 3 - Understanding Space Types and Thermal Zones) 
  • Early Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 4 - Comparing Results With Shading Devices) 
  • Early Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 5 - Response Curve, Orientation and Shape Comparison) 
  • Early Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 6 - Window to Wall Ratio & Shading Devices) 
  • Early Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 7 - Building Envelope & Measures) 
  • Early Design Optimization With Energyplus (Part 8 - Construction Sets) 
  • Brise Soleil Calculations 
  • Integrative Process - Part 2

Module 3: Lighting Comfort

  • Natural Lighting Assessment 
  • Natural Lighting Metrics for Simulations 
  • Lighting Simulations With Lightstanza 
  • Artificial Lighting Assessment 
  • Artificial Lighting Simulations With Dialux (Part 1) 
  • Artificial Lighting Simulations With Dialux (Part 2) 
  • Artificial Lighting Simulations With Dialux (Part 3)
  • Natural Light Simulation Workshop 

Module 4: Acoustic Comfort

  • Basic Acoustic Concepts 
  • Acoustic Requirements 
  • Practical Applications 
  • Implementation Guide - General Uses 
  • Implementation Guide - Schools and Hospitals 

Module 5: Water Use Reduction

  • Indoor Fixtures Optimization 
  • Indoor Water Use Reduction - Step by Step Processes
  • External Systems Optimization 
  • Landscape Specifications 
  • Xeriscaping Principles 

Module 6: Building Materials Optimization

  • What are Sustainable Materials?
  • Finishes and Coatings 
  • Materials Specification 
  • Material Documentation 

Module 7: Thermal Comfort

  • The Importance of Thermal Comfort 
  • Understanding the ASHRAE 55 
  • Strategies for Thermal Comfort - Curitiba
  • Strategies for Thermal Comfort - Salvador 
  • Thermal Comfort and Certifications 
  • Thermal Comfort Simulation - Part 1 
  • Thermal Comfort Simulation - Part 2

Module 8: Air Quality

  • Control of Microbes and Mold 
  • Indoor Smoke Control 
  • Strategies for Indoor Air Quality 
  • Operable Windows 

Module 9: Building Energy Optimization

  • Renewable Energy Pre-sizing (Part 1)
  • Renewable Energy Pre-sizing (Part 2) 
  • Green Roof Design (Part 1) 
  • Green Roof Design (Part 2) 
  • Green Roof Design (Part 3) 
  • Green Roof Design (Part 4) 

Module 10: Sustainable Land-Use

  • Heat Island Effect Reduction 
  • Building Location Optimization 

Module 11: Increase Social Relationships

  • Create Secure Places for Privacy
  • Create Places for Social Interaction 
  • Create Vibrant Mixed Use Places 

WORKSHOPS

Sustainable Architecture Workshop

Natural Light Simulation Workshop

Sustainable Architecture Week

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

  • Format: Video modules, interactive sessions with AI, and real-time project guidance
  • Certification: Course certificate upon course completion
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