Course Overview:
The “Sustainability in Engineering Projects and Green Building” course aims to provide participants with essential concepts and practical practices related to sustainability and the application of green building principles in engineering projects. The course covers the analysis of techniques and innovations that help improve resource efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of construction projects, with a focus on designing and implementing sustainable buildings.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles and concepts of sustainability and green building, along with their environmental impacts.
- Learn how to integrate green building standards into the design and implementation phases.
- Improve resource efficiency, including energy and water, while minimizing waste in engineering projects.
- Acquire skills to evaluate the environmental performance of buildings using rating systems like LEED.
- Enhance the ability to implement sustainable construction practices to achieve environmental and economic benefits.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Sustainability and Green Building: Basic concepts and the environmental and economic benefits of sustainability in projects.
- Green Building Techniques: Techniques and systems for eco-friendly construction, including natural ventilation, energy-efficient lighting, and rainwater harvesting systems.
- Sustainability Standards: Review of green building standards and certifications, such as LEED and BREEAM.
- Energy and Water Management: Strategies for improving resource efficiency and reducing energy and water waste in projects.
- Sustainable Building Materials: Selection of environmentally efficient materials to reduce the carbon footprint of construction.
- Evaluating Building Environmental Performance: Methods for measuring and analyzing environmental performance using recognized systems.
- Case Studies of Successful Projects: Analysis of successful projects that have implemented green building principles.
Target Audience:
- Architects and civil engineers.
- Project managers and planners.
- Professionals in the design and construction sectors.
- Engineers specializing in energy and environmental management.
- Students and recent graduates in architecture and civil engineering.
- Individuals interested in applying sustainability and green building practices in engineering projects.
