Building Science Course
This course provides essential building science knowledge for designing efficient and sustainable mid-rise buildings in warm-temperate climates, focusing on practical skills in envelope design, passive strategies, and performance evaluation.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Building Science Course equips you with practical skills to design efficient, durable mid-rise projects in warm-temperate climates. Learn envelope fundamentals, passive strategies, daylight and comfort control, low-impact materials, embodied carbon, and indoor air quality. Gain confidence with simple performance calculations, climate analysis, and clear drawings, specs, and reports that justify your decisions with solid technical reasoning.
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Develop skills
- Climate-smart design: turn raw weather data into clear building strategies.
- Envelope detailing: design airtight, low-risk walls, roofs, and windows fast.
- Passive comfort tactics: combine shading, daylight, and ventilation for comfort.
- Low-carbon materials: select healthy, durable, low-embodied-carbon assemblies.
- Quick performance checks: use simple calculations to justify design decisions.
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