Course description
Discover the importance of the built environment in fighting the climate crisis and the role you can play in influencing change in this introductory course.
On this course, you will be introduced to the different approaches that can improve sustainability in the built environment across the globe. By the end of the course, you will feel equipped to advocate for sustainable building design and delivery and be empowered to apply this knowledge in your own context.
You may already be working in the built environment and looking to upskill in the field of sustainability, or you may have knowledge of sustainability and want to apply this to the context of the built environment. If you have limited knowledge of both buildings and sustainability and want to learn more about sustainable design and delivery, this course will give you a solid introduction.
Upcoming start dates
Training content
The course is split into the following module structure:
Context
- The sustainability challenge & opportunity
- The role of the built environment
- Your built environment context
- Get inspired
Concepts
- What is sustainability in the built environment
- Five key concepts of sustainability in the built environment
- Your built environment solutions
Cases
- Case study review
- Create your own case study
Change
- Creating change
- Your pledge
- Summary & next steps
Costs
Multiple purchases
We have formed a collaboration with Astutis and UKGBC and if you purchase both this course ‘An introduction to sustainability in the built environment’ and 'IEMA pathways to net zero' (accredited by IEMA). We are pleased to offer both courses for a special price:
- RICS Members: £527 (saving £83)
- Non RICS Members: £710 (saving £126) - (Prices exclude local sales taxes)
Certification / Credits
Learning outcomes
- Describe the key concepts and examples of sustainability in the built environment
- Assess variations in green building practices globally
- Apply your knowledge to your work, community or home
- Contribute positively to influence sustainability outcomes
- Collaborate with your new-found sustainable building community to continue learning
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