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University of Cambridge

Sustainable Real Estate: Creating a Better Built Environment

University of Cambridge via GetSmarter

Overview

Learn how to address key sustainability challenges and capitalise on emerging opportunities in sustainable real estate.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the key issues affecting sustainability in the real estate sector, and their solutions. Insight into how sustainability connects communities and delivers social and business value, with systems thinking skills to integrate sustainable measures. A strategy for encouraging action and driving sustainability in your organisation or spheres of influence. A broader network and meaningful peer relationships that strengthen your connection with the wider Cambridge sustainability community. Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Real estate sector challenges and opportunities
  • Module 2: Frameworks and objectives for a sustainable real estate sector
  • Module 3: Systems thinking for resilience
  • Module 4: Redefining the business value for sustainable real estate
  • Module 5: Design and procurement for sustainable real estate
  • Module 6: Sustainable operation of the built environment
  • Module 7: Developing a strategy and encouraging action
  • Module 8: Maximising your influence and impact

Taught by

Martin Roberts and Kirsten Henson

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