Structural Elements & Energy Efficiency Course
This course equips engineers with skills to design energy-efficient buildings in warm-temperate urban climates. Master the use of slabs, roofs, façades, and layouts to leverage thermal mass, reduce cooling loads, and enhance occupant comfort through practical, actionable strategies.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Discover how to integrate climate analysis, building orientation, and structural systems to lower cooling demands and boost comfort. Gain expertise in designing slabs, roofs, columns, beams, and façades that promote daylighting, cross-ventilation, night cooling, and minimal thermal bridges, with straightforward rules, practical details, and real-world examples for immediate use.
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Develop skills
- Climate and site analysis: assess sun, wind, and microclimate for optimal layouts.
- Structural system selection: choose grids and frames to enhance passive performance.
- Thermal envelope detailing: minimise thermal bridges in walls, roofs, and slab edges.
- Slab and roof design: optimise thermal mass and insulation to prevent overheating.
- Daylight and ventilation planning: position columns, beams, and façades for better comfort.
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