Sustainable Architecture Courses and Certifications

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Roof Pond Systems - Design, Types, and Applications

Explore the mechanics and variations of roof pond systems, including design principles, cooling methods, and practical considerations for effective implementation.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Double Skin Green Facade: Design, Types, and Applications

Explore the principles and applications of living wall systems, including design considerations, advantages, and real-world implementations of green facades and modular trellis structures.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Passive Design Strategies for Composite Climate and Case Studies

Explore passive design strategies for composite climates through practical case studies, enhancing your understanding of sustainable architectural solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Simple Passive Strategies - Introduction

Explore principles of passive design including daylighting, ventilation strategies, and climate-specific approaches through practical case studies.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Advanced Passive Strategies - Cooling Strategies

Explore advanced passive cooling techniques including roof ponds, green roofs, PDEC, radiant cooling, structural slab cooling, and earth air tunnels.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Appropriate Planning for Passive Architecture

Discover effective architectural planning strategies for passive design, focusing on wind movement around buildings and sustainable approaches.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Appropriate Openings for Reduced Operational Energy - Part 2

Explore stack effect, solar chimney design, and strategic openings to achieve passive architecture with reduced operational energy.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

American Geosciences Institute

The Science of Net Zero Buildings

Explore the first Net Zero building in DC and discover pathways for achieving Net Zero status nationally, while learning about Earth's energy sources and their human applications.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intelligent Skins Improve the Quality of Life Around and In Buildings

Explore how intelligent building skins enhance urban life through sustainable architecture, integrating green and media elements for innovative and improved living spaces.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Bioclimatic Architecture: Futureproofing with Simple and Advanced Passive Strategies

Discover how bioclimatic architecture uses simple and advanced passive strategies to create sustainable, future-ready buildings adapted to local climate conditions.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Making Skyscrapers Sustainable

Innovations in timber, steel, and design standards driving low-carbon construction. Experts discuss how the industry can reduce global emissions by building taller structures sustainably.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustainable Housing Is Simply Comfortable Housing

Dr. Germán Molina redefines "comfort" in housing, challenging traditional views and proposing a new approach to sustainable living that prioritizes occupant well-being and energy efficiency.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Architectural Harmony: Passive Solar Design and Bear-Resistant Homes

Innovative architectural solutions for Tibetan Plateau: passive solar dormitories and bear-resistant houses using local materials, promoting sustainability and human-wildlife coexistence.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Sustainable Villages and Cities

Explore holistic urban development strategies for sustainable villages and cities, balancing environmental, social, and economic factors for a harmonious future.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Designing Green Healthy Buildings for Future Generations

Explore sustainable architecture that prioritizes health, climate, and nature connection, creating spaces that benefit both present and future generations.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video