Structural Elements & Energy Efficiency Course
Acquire expertise in structural elements for energy-efficient buildings. Utilise slabs, roofs, façades, and layouts to enhance thermal mass, reduce cooling demands, and elevate comfort—practical approaches for engineers in warm-temperate urban settings. This course equips professionals with actionable insights to integrate climate-responsive design principles effectively.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course demonstrates how to integrate climate analysis, building orientation, and structural systems to minimise cooling loads and enhance occupant comfort. Participants will master the design of slabs, roofs, columns, beams, and façades that facilitate daylighting, cross-ventilation, night cooling, and thermal bridge reduction, employing straightforward rules of thumb, practical construction details, and succinct real-world case studies for immediate application in practice.
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Develop skills
- Climate and site analysis: interpret sun, wind, and microclimate for effective layouts.
- Structural system selection: choose grids and frames that enhance passive performance.
- Thermal envelope detailing: minimise thermal bridges in walls, roofs, and slab edges.
- Slab and roof design: dimension thermal mass and insulation to prevent overheating swiftly.
- Daylight and ventilation planning: position columns, beams, and façades for optimal comfort.
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