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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Buildings are one of the primary consumers of resources today. Thus, it is imperative to consider sustainability aspects in designing more efficient buildings. As such, the Sustainable Architecture certification course aims to understand the role of sustainable practices in developing efficient buildings for reduced consumption.
Available at the UG level, the Sustainable Architecture online course touches upon various parameters of planning and designing sustainable buildings. It also elucidates concepts of design, technology, and practices used to create efficient buildings. The Sustainable Architecture program explains the science behind the high performance of efficient buildings; and covers the various tenets of sustainable architecture planning as a subset of sustainable development.
The Sustainable Architecture course by Swayam is approved by AICTE and caters to the needs of individuals involved in the domain of architecture and planning. Moreover, you can earn a digital course certificate on successful completion and find lucrative work offers across the design and architecture industry.
The Highlights
- E-certificate
- Core course
- 12-weeks program
- UG level course
- An IIT Roorkee offering
- Free enrolment
- Weekly lectures
- Proctored exam
- Assignments
Programme Offerings
- 100% online course
- 12-weeks Course
- free enrollment
- Expert Faculty
- E-certificate
- UG level course
- Core course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Roorkee |
- Swayam offers the Sustainable Architecture certification course for free.
- Rs 1,000 is the cost of the course certificate.
The Sustainable Architecture fee structure
| Course Option | Fee |
| Sustainable Architecture (Audit mode) | FREE |
| Sustainable Architecture (Certificate + access to the course material) | Rs. 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Basic knowledge of Climatology and building materials is mandatory to join the Sustainable Architecture program.
Certification qualifying details
You must also fulfill the two certification qualification criteria to receive the Sustainable Architecture certificate. The final certification score has the following breakup: 75% of the exam score + 25% of the average assignment score.
Your average assignment score will be calculated using eight assignment scores (best ones) out of the 12 assignments. Additionally, your average assignment score must be 10/25 or above, and your exam score must be 30/75 or above. Only then, you will earn the e-certificate.
What you will learn
Sustainable Architecture online course provides comprehensive learning in the following:
- Fundamentals of Sustainability
- UN goals
- Characteristics of the fundamental architecture
- Concept of sustainability
- Site development
- Energy conservation
- Impact of the built environment on the natural environment
- Green buildings
Who it is for
Individuals involved in the architecture (Architect) and planning field will benefit immensely from the Sustainable Architecture program.
Admission Details
Step 1: Participate in the Sustainable Architecture online course using this link – https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ce37/preview.
Step 2: Search for the 'Sign-up/Register' button on the course page. Tap it to land on the registration page.
Step 3: Next, you must log in to Swayam. You can do this either through your social IDs (Google/Swayam/Microsoft/Facebook) or start a new account with Swayam.
Step 4: You will receive a verification email on successful course registration.
Application Details
Join the Sustainable Architecture course by Swayam by registering online. Sign up for Swayam by creating a learning account. You must provide a username, an appropriate password, and your email ID in the registration form.
And then, click on the 'send verification code' button. Swayam will send you a verification email on your provided ID to confirm your application.
The Syllabus
- Fundamentals of sustainability
- Definitions
- Historical development of the concept of sustainability and sustainable development
- Sustainable architecture as a subset of sustainable development
- Impacts of built environment on natural environment
- Sustainable Development
- Agenda 21
- UN Goals
- Characteristics of sustainable architecture
- Fundamentals of passive designing and climatology
- Thermal comfort
- Visual comfort
- Acoustic comfort
- Sustainable buildings
- Parameters of sustainable buildings
- Green buildings
- Indicators of green buildings
- Terminologies related to sustainable buildings- carbon footprint
- Life cycle analysis
- Site development- site selection
- UHI
- Public Transport
- Vegetation
- Development footprint
- Storm water runoff
- SRI
- Water – estimating the use
- Reductions in consumption
- Recycling
- Reuse
- Landscape requirement
- Strategies and technology for water conservation
- IEQ- day lighting
- Views
- CFC free
- Ventilation
- Comfort
- VOC free
- Materials and Resources- segregation
- Recycling
- Reduction in waste
- Reuse of materials and building
- Renewability
- Energy- energy efficiency
- Energy conservation
- ECBC
- Renewable energy
- M & amp
- Codes and compliances – ECBC
- NBC
- Other rating systems prevalent in India
- Vernacular architecture and sustainability
- Culture and sustainability
- Software use for Energy compliance- Design Builder
- Climate Consultant etc
Evaluation process
Towards the course end, Swayam will conduct a proctored exam at its various designated exam centers. The exam comprises one qualifying criterion to receive the Sustainable Architecture certificate.
You will have to take the exam in person. Moreover, the exam is conducted in two different slots. There will be a morning session from 9 AM to 12 noon, and an afternoon session from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Instructors
IIT Roorkee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No. Swayam will announce the exam and open the portal for registration. You can fill out the form then.
Yes. There will be 12 weekly assignments throughout the course.
Prof. Avlokita Agrawal of IIT Roorkee will instruct the Sustainable Architecture online course.
Yes. You can enroll in this course for free.
Yes. AICTE approves the Sustainable Architecture certification course.