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 building professionals eager to delve into the principles of the circular economy as applied to façade design. It aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to innovate in façade construction, making buildings more sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and future-proof.

The course is structured to cover the theoretical foundations, practical design strategies, and the assessment methods for circular façade design, culminating in an exploration of the future potential in this exciting field. The course will also review successful implementations of circular design strategies in real-life façade projects to demonstrate the key principles taught and to provide you with practical insights.

Learning Objectives

• Explore the main principles of circularity and how they can be implemented in façade design.
• Recognize the challenges stakeholders face in designing façades in a circular and sustainable manner.
• Categorize design strategies that allow for circular constructions.
• Apply circular design strategies you have observed to real-life projects to enhance your own façade designs.

Effort

3 - 4 hours per week / 6 weeks

Format

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), self-paced.

For whom?

This course is relevant for all stakeholders in the built environment – architects, developers, engineers, consultants and policymakers – as well as students who want to learn more about the opportunities and cutting-edge best practices for designing and building with timber.

Provider

Delft University of Technology / Faculty of Architecture and the Built Enviromnent

Prerequisites

Background in Architecture, Civil Engineering or similar of advantage but not required to enroll in the course.

Hub

Central

Topic

Circular