Sustainability Toolbox for Building Designers

The built environment is responsible for nearly 40 % of global carbon emissions. Each building we design locks in these emissions for decades or even centuries. The carbon footprint of a building extends beyond its construction. It encompasses the entire lifecycle, including the carbon emissions from its operation, maintenance, and eventual deconstruction. If we continue building without considering the full building lifecycle, the carbon burden will grow, affecting not just our generation, but many to come.

Sustainability Toolbox for Building Designers training program equips you with the tools needed to analyze and reduce the carbon footprint throughout a building’s lifecycle. The program helps you lead the change towards carbon-neutral construction and navigate the changing regulatory requirements in the European Union.

This professional development program has been developed together with Aalto University’s Department of Architecture.

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Yulia Tikkanen, Project Manager

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yulia.tikkanen@aaltoee.fi

Learning Outcomes

The program helps you develop basic skills on life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint, and energy assessment.

After completing the course, you will

Understand the purpose and overall process of LCA for buildings and how buildings impact the environment
Understand the method of documenting the Bill of Quantities and its role in LCA.
Identify the factors that affect building energy consumption and energy simulation.
Be able to conduct LCA for buildings and understand the factors that influence the accuracy of LCA results.
Understand effective strategies to lower environmental impact of buildings.
Be able to conduct LCA for buildings and identify factors that affect the accuracy of LCA results.
Understand the implications of building LCA results and how to communicate the findings to your audience.

For

This program is designed for professionals working within the building sector. The skills and competencies developed throughout the studies are particularly relevant for

architects
structural engineers
building designers

Contents and Schedule

The learning journey consists of self-directed online modules that are available regardless of time and place. During some of the modules, you will utilize LCA software to practice calculations. The course utilizes BIM tools, such as Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD, and One Click LCA. Please note that while the One Click LCA license is provided to program participants, licenses for Autodesk Revit and ArchiCAD are not included in the program offering.

Modules:

Module 1: Carbon Flows in the Built Environment

Module 2: Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Your Building

Module 3: Result Analysis

Module 4: Creating Good Impacts with Your Design

Module 5: Making Inventory of Your Building

You can decide whether to complete the first three modules (3 ECTS) or all five (5 ECTS).

Program Fee and Registration

Three modules: 500 € (+ VAT)

Five modules: 800 € (+ VAT)

The course fee includes access to the course materials and One Click LCA software for three months.