Architectural Materials Course
This comprehensive course equips you with expertise in glazing, roofing, envelope design, and interior finishes for selecting optimal architectural materials. You will learn to effectively balance performance, cost, durability, and sustainability, enabling you to make informed, practical decisions and justify them confidently on actual construction projects in public settings.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain essential skills in this focused course to choose windows, glazing, roofs, envelope systems, and interior finishes that optimise performance, cost, and sustainability. Master reading vital metrics, comparing options, calculating installation and lifecycle costs, assessing durability, and presenting clear justifications for materials in budget-driven public projects suited to temperate regions.
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Develop skills
- Make informed material trade-offs by justifying selections based on cost, durability, and sustainability factors.
- Design robust envelope and roof assemblies ensuring control over moisture, thermal performance, and air leakage.
- Select windows and glazing systems that optimise daylighting, energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and security needs.
- Perform lifecycle cost and carbon footprint analysis using precise numerical comparisons for material evaluation.
- Specify durable, low-VOC interior finishes that are easy to maintain for high-traffic public spaces.
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