Environmental Thinking for Architects

Issued by Belmont University

Environmental concerns have long been a part of architectural practice, with the LEED rating system being an established aspect of the profession for many years. However, the urgency of climate change demands that architects go beyond conventional approaches. In response to the effects of climate change, this course aims to equip architects with the necessary tools to confront and address unprecedented challenges in creating, maintaining, and utilizing the built environment.

Type Learning
Level Intermediate
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Architectural Design
Architectural Patterns
Built Environment
Circular Thinking
Critical Thinking
environmental architecture
Ethical Responsibility
Integrate environmental impact of building materials into design process
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System
"Net Zero" Design Thinking
Recycle
Reduce
Reuse
SER Framework

Earning Criteria

Learners have completed a series of learning and application activities across 4 modules guided by the following objectives: Develop critical thinking skills for architects to tackle environment- and climate-related challenges and provide architects with an intellectual toolkit for connecting big conceptual questions to the everyday problems they face in the office.