Structural Elements & Energy Efficiency Course
Master the design of structural elements for energy-efficient buildings. Discover how to utilise slabs, roofs, façades, and layouts to increase thermal mass, lower cooling demands, and boost comfort levels—practical approaches for engineers working in warm-temperate urban settings.

from 4 to 360h 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 promote daylight, cross ventilation, night cooling, and minimise thermal bridges, using simple 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 that enhance passive performance.
- Thermal envelope detailing: reduce thermal bridges in walls, roofs, and slab edges.
- Slab and roof design: determine thermal mass and insulation sizes to prevent overheating quickly.
- Daylight and ventilation planning: position columns, beams, and façades for optimal comfort.
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