Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Sustainable Design Principles in Building Design by L&T EduTech

Sustainable Building Design: Principles and Techniques. Exploring green building methods and industry standards for sustainability.

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Professional Certificate

Intermediate level

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Problem-solving ability
  • Communication Skills
  • Developing critical thinking
  • Effective time management
  • Teamwork
  • Understanding new technologies
  • Leadership skills
  • Creative approach

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Green Building Architect
  • Sustainable Building Engineer
  • Sustainability consultant in the construction industry
  • Green Building Project Manager
  • Water management systems designer
  • Construction waste management specialist
  • Green Building Certification Guide
  • Researcher in the field of sustainability in construction
  • Green building technology developer
  • Supervisor of sustainable construction projects

Internship – 3-part course series

Course Description

This course focuses on sustainable building design practices, focusing on the principles of sustainable development and green building practices. It emphasizes the importance of conserving resources for future generations and posits the central role of the construction industry in achieving sustainability goals. Participants gain a deep understanding of sustainability, challenges, and industry standards.

Main topics
  • Location selection criteria
  • Environmental footprints
  • Design strategies adapted to India’s climatic conditions
  • Shading techniques
  • Heat transfer
  • Integrating renewable energy

Systems planning and implementation

Design and implementation of water management systems, waste management strategies, and sustainable building materials are also covered. The course explores how buildings impact energy, water, raw materials, and waste production during their life cycle.

Green Building Rating Systems
  • GRIHA
  • IGBC

Completing the course upgrades participants’ abilities in designing sustainable buildings and prepares them to participate in the green building certification process.

Hands-on Learning Project

Participants in this course will delve into the principles of sustainable building design, address environmental challenges, and advance industry standards. Through a combination of theoretical studies and practical applications, learners will improve their skills and gain a deep understanding of sustainable building design practices.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Comfort in buildings

  • Course 1 • 9 hours

Course Details

What will you learn?
  • Understand the principles of sustainable construction and gain knowledge about sustainable site selection and conservation of site resources.
  • Assess heat transfer through building elements and provide solutions to prevent heat from entering buildings.
  • Understand the key parameters in psychometrics, thermal comfort, and analyze thermal comfort models.
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Sustainable Building Design using Indian Green Building Rating Systems (IGBC and GRIHA)

Resource management and waste reduction in buildings

  • Course 2 • 7 hours

Course Details

What will you learn?
  • Understand the characteristics of the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and implement energy-saving strategies in air conditioning and lighting systems.
  • Understand the concepts of wastewater treatment and use, rainwater harvesting, and provide strategies for achieving water efficiency in buildings.
  • Develop a building waste management plan by understanding waste treatment and resource recovery methodologies.
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Sustainable Building Design using Indian Green Building Rating Systems (IGBC and GRIHA)

Green Building Assessment and Designation

  • Course 3 • 10 hours

Course Details

What will you learn?
  • Analyze and adopt materials for sustainable construction by acquiring knowledge about sustainable properties and green certifications for building materials.
  • Understand the concept of life cycle assessment and apply it to building and energy analysis.
  • Implement green building practices by integrating sustainable practices into project management.
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Sustainable Building Design using Indian Green Building Rating Systems (IGBC and GRIHA)