Structural Elements & Energy Efficiency Course
Master the design of structural elements for energy-efficient buildings. Discover how to leverage slabs, roofs, façades, and layouts to maximise thermal mass, lower cooling demands, and boost occupant comfort—essential, hands-on techniques for engineers working in warm-temperate urban settings.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches how to integrate climate analysis, building orientation, and structural systems to reduce cooling loads and enhance comfort. You will learn to design slabs, roofs, columns, beams, and façades that optimise daylight, cross ventilation, night cooling, and minimise thermal bridges, using straightforward rules of thumb, practical details, and real-world examples for immediate application.
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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 to enhance passive performance.
- Thermal envelope detailing: eliminate 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 optimal comfort.
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