Courses
Bio-based, circular, regenerative, long-life and digital courses to train, upskill, and reskill the construction ecosystem to achieve a carbon neutral building sector and a beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive transformation of the built environment.
bio-based
Wood First is a digital training program designed to support Swedish municipalities and regions in developing, updating, or following up on timber construction strategies or roadmaps for climate-neutral building.
The program is divided into three sessions:
Initiate – Increase knowledge and cre...
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circular
regenerative
During the course, selected cases of revitalization of historic areas will be discussed and analyzed, with particular emphasis on examples from Poland and Europe involving the revitalization of historic city centers and post-industrial areas.
A detailed plan of the Seminar:
Introduction to the...
bio-based
circular
regenerative
During the course students are introduced to the practice of design in degraded urban structures, with particular emphasis on the principles of revitalization activities in historical areas.
The course is composed of two Modules:
Module 1 (Tutorials)
Presentation of the input materials and c...
bio-based
This free, 30-minute digital course introduces the concept of vertical extensions using timber construction. It explores the opportunities for urban densification by adding new floors atop existing buildings, thereby extending their lifespan and reducing the need to utilize undeveloped land.
The c...
bio-based
Innovations in architecture, engineering and manufacturing make it feasible to construct almost any building in timber, including high-rise structures. Discover how this way of building could help solve our climate, resource and housing related challenges.
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Sustainable forest management al...
circular
Gain insights and learn to use appropriate tools to develop spatial strategies, plans, and actions to support the transition toward circularity in your city or region. Play a leading role in bridging disciplinary silos by taking a holistic and systemic approach toward sustainable spatial development...
bio-based
long-life
digital
The programme's objective is to create an initial framework for entering the design and construction of industrialized buildings using wood, geared toward the various professionals who can participate in the design and construction of this new generation of buildings that follow the criteria set by ...
bio-based
circular
long-life
This course introduces the fundamentals of modern timber construction, including key timber building systems, their advantages and limitations, and the specific characteristics of wood as a building material.
Participants gain insight into sustainability criteria such as life cycle assessment (LCA...
digital
circular
Module 1 (e-learning):
The concept and workflow of the building information modeling (BIM);
Introduction to the concept of algorithmics in relation to BIM processes;
Exploring simulation tools for low-energy buildings design in BIM.
Module 2 (laboratory):
Designing elements of inform...
regenerative
This course provides insights into how active inclusion and norm-critical perspectives can contribute to new approaches in urban planning and design.
Participants learn how to create more attractive, inclusive cities that engage a broader range of target groups. Through practical tools, exercises,...
regenerative
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the connections between urban design and human health and well-being.
Participants are introduced to five key areas where research has demonstrated strong links between the physical environment and how people feel. The course provides strategies and me...
regenerative
circular
long-life
This course provides a foundational understanding of methods and strategies for sustainable construction from an ecological perspective, with a focus on reducing climate impact.
Participants gain tools to critically evaluate conventional construction and design processes and to identify key interv...
circular
Discover how to integrate circularity into façade design. Gain insights into various circularity concepts and their practical applications in the façade design process, along with methods for assessing their effectiveness.
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This course is designed for architects, designers, engineers, and...
circular
Learn how the principles of the Circular Economy can be applied to the built environment ranging from products and buildings to metropolitan and regional development strategies.
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In this course you will become familiar with circularity as a systemic, multi-disciplinary approach, concerned...
circular
Be a frontrunner in circular building product development. Learn best practices and how to create value for your company in the transition to a Circular Economy.
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This course is suitable for architects, product designers, managers, supply chain actors and other professionals working toward...
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circular
regenerative
This course introduces the fundamentals of circular economy principles within the construction and real estate sectors. It emphasizes the shift from traditional linear models to circular approaches, focusing on extending the lifecycle of materials and products through maintenance, reuse, and recycli...
bio-based
These 8 webinars focus on the use of wood in the building sector, covering the characteristics, development, production, and utilization of wood-based construction materials. It provides insights into various European structural wood types, their mechanical properties, strength and durability classe...
circular
These 9 webinars are focused on green and circular buildings, aiming to enhance understanding of sustainable construction. Key areas include environmental impacts, circularity in the construction sector and the utilization of wood and end-of-waste and bio- based materials in architectural design and...
digital
Learn about the elements of AI, machine learning and computer vision. Discover the open-source AI tools, and hidden AI gems. Learn how to play with architectural design data using freely available AI model.
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The learning journey starts with learning about the history of AI and understandin...