Sustainable Structures and Green Building Course
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24 Hours Eğitim Saati
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4 Week Program Süresi
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Max. 15 People Sınıf Mevcudu
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Zero Level Başlangıç Seviyesi
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Sertifikalı Siteden Sorgulanabilir AEC Akademi Sertifikası
- Global climate crisis
- Net-Zero Carbon targets
- European Green Deal
- Environmental impacts of the construction sector
- Carbon sources in the built environment
- The concept of sustainability
- Carbon-neutral building approach
- Future building trends
- What is a carbon footprint?
- The concept of CO₂e (Carbon dioxide equivalent)
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Building-sourced emissions
- Carbon calculation logic
- Emission factors
- Carbon reduction strategies
- Practical carbon analysis
- Low-carbon architectural design
- Compact building approach
- Circular construction logic
- Adaptive reuse
- Carbon impacts of concrete and steel
- Timber construction systems
- Use of local materials
- Evaluation of EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) documents
- The concept of energy efficiency
- Building energy consumption components
- Heat losses and gains
- TS 825 standard
- Principles of thermal insulation
- Thermal bridges
- Airtightness
- U-value calculation logic
- Glass and facade systems
- Low-E glass technologies
- Solar control systems
- What is EKB?
- EKB classes and ratings
- Energy Performance of Buildings Regulation
- BEP-TR system
- EKB evaluation methods
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
- Ventilation solutions
- Efficient pump and fan systems
- LED lighting
- Automation systems
- Solar energy applications
- Energy performance improvement methods
- Water Efficiency Regulation
- Water consumption analyses
- Water-efficient fixtures and fittings
- Xeriscaping (drought-tolerant) landscape design
- Rainwater harvesting
- Greywater recycling systems
- Water monitoring and reporting
- Water performance indicators
Global climate change, rising energy expenses, and the gradual depletion of natural resources are forcing the construction sector to turn toward environmentally conscious applications and develop long-term sustainable solutions. Today, buildings are no longer evaluated solely by aesthetic and economic criteria, but also by their environmental performance, including carbon emissions, energy consumption, and water efficiency.
Accordingly, low-carbon structural design, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable resource management lie at the very core of the modern architecture and construction sector. In particular, the European Green Deal, net-zero carbon targets, and ever-tightening environmental regulations elevate the demand for professionals specialized in this field to a critical level. AEC Academy aims to contribute to participants' professional development and strengthen their sector-specific competencies through its offered training programs.
Sustainable Architecture and Green Building Training is a comprehensive specialization program that teaches how to apply sustainability principles to the design, execution, and operation processes of buildings in order to reduce environmental impacts in the construction sector.
This training enables participants to acquire the skills to analyze, measure the performance of, and comprehensively evaluate sustainable building projects in line with technical criteria. At the same time, it develops the knowledge and competencies needed to adapt to the sustainability-focused transformation in the construction sector. Designed with a professional perspective to produce innovative projects that comply with national and international standards, you will possess the following critical competencies at the end of the program:
Sustainable Design and Approaches: You will learn the principles of low-carbon and energy-efficient building design in depth and shape your projects with this vision.
Carbon Management: You will comprehend the logic of calculating carbon footprints over the life cycle of buildings and be able to develop strategic and effective carbon reduction scenarios aimed at lowering emissions.
Energy Efficiency and National Systems: By putting energy efficiency principles into practice, you will master Energy Identity Certificate (EKB) processes and completely solve the operational logic of the national BEP-TR system.
Sustainable Water Management: You will integrate methods for increasing water efficiency in structures and sustainable water management practices into your projects.
International Certification Power: You will gain the ability to interpret the operations of globally recognized green building certification and assessment systems—such as LEED, BREEAM, and EDGE—through the eyes of an expert.
When determining the prices for Sustainable Architecture and Green Building Training, factors such as the duration, scope, and content of the training are considered, alongside the expertise level of the instructors, whether the training is delivered online or face-to-face, hands-on workshop sessions, field trips, utilized software, training materials, and project-based assignments. The nature, international validity, or accreditation of the certificate presented to participants can also influence the pricing. Furthermore, whether the training is tailored for students, professionals, or corporations, the number of participants, and modifications made to the content may cause the price to vary. Training providers evaluate organizational costs, market conditions, the competitive landscape, and their targeted profit margins during the pricing process, aiming to offer quality service while establishing a competitive pricing policy.
This course is suitable for architects, engineers, students, project managers, and anyone looking to work in the field of sustainable design.
A green building is an architectural approach designed by considering energy, water, materials, and overall environmental impacts to utilize resources efficiently throughout a building's lifecycle.
Yes. The core operational logic and framework of green building certification systems such as LEED, BREEAM, and similar global standards are covered.
Yes. The critical relationship between the building envelope, orientation, insulation, mechanical systems, and overall energy consumption is clearly explained.
Yes. Topics including water conservation strategies, sustainable material selection criteria, and construction waste management are addressed.
Yes. The environmental impacts of buildings, carbon emissions, and the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach are explained at a foundational level.
Yes. You will acquire the skills to make informed decisions aimed at reducing environmental impacts during both the design and construction implementation phases.
Yes. Sustainability is a rapidly growing specialization that has become increasingly essential and highly demanded in today's construction and real estate sectors.
Yes. The course is structurally designed to bridge the gap between design philosophy and technical systems, making it easily comprehensible and highly relevant for both architects and engineers.
Yes. BIM provides powerful data support to sustainability workflows through early-stage energy analysis, structured material information, and comprehensive building performance evaluations.
