Managing Urban Heat
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Hours
  • Cost Paid
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Managing Urban Heat

Issued by UNSW

Earners of this badge have gained the skill to identify climatic phenomena affecting buildings and open spaces in urban environments. They have acquired practical skills in data collection & modelling to identify local urban overheating problems & assess mitigation strategies. This badge indicates applied analysis of the impact of the urban climate on energy use, thermal comfort, health, & the environmental performance of the urban built environment.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Hours
  • Cost Paid
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Earners of this badge have completed 35 hours of study, encompassing learning activities across 5 modules. Key criteria components include:
  • Read evidence-based research, theories and scholarly articles.
  • Watch video lectures by leading academics from UNSW's School of Built Environment, including Scientia Prof Matthaios Santamouris and A/Prof Lan Ding and complete formal/informal learning assessments.
  • Engage with the ENVI-Met microclimate stimulation tool; complete online learning activities.