Postgraduate Certificate in Structural Eco-Design

• Advanced Structural Analysis: This unit covers advanced topics in structural analysis, including dynamic analysis, nonlinear analysis, and stability analysis. • Eco-Design Principles and Practices: This unit introduces students to the principles and practices of eco-design, including life cycle assessment, material selection, and design for disassembly. • Sustainable Materials and Construction: This unit explores the properties and applications of sustainable materials in construction, including wood, bamboo, straw bale, and recycled materials. • Green Building Design and Certification: This unit covers the principles and practices of green building design and certification, including LEED, BREEAM, and Green Star. • Energy Efficiency in Building Design: This unit focuses on energy-efficient building design, including passive solar design, insulation, HVAC systems, and renewable energy systems. • Natural Ventilation and Daylighting: This unit explores the principles and applications of natural ventilation and daylighting in building design, including wind and buoyancy-driven ventilation, and daylighting strategies. • Water Conservation in Building Design: This unit covers water conservation in building design, including rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and low-flow fixtures. • Urban Eco-Design and Planning: This unit explores the principles and practices of urban eco-design and planning, including green infrastructure, transit-oriented development, and sustainable urban mobility.