Sustainable Design Courses and Certifications

TED

Sustainable Design Ideas from Nature

Explore innovative biomimicry examples and how nature inspires sustainable product and system designs. Gain insights into cutting-edge developments in this inspiring talk by Janine Benyus.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Building Materials of the Future - Reducing Emissions in Construction

Innovative entrepreneurs discuss carbon-reducing construction materials like carbon-sucking concrete and mass timber, exploring their potential to revolutionize sustainable building practices and combat climate change.

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

Design Beyond Climate Crisis - Speculating on Future Design Challenges

Explore future design challenges and sustainable solutions for the next 50 years, considering population growth, scientific advancements, and environmental concerns.

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

Hatch Conference

Creating Product Experiences for a Sustainable Future

Discover how designers can drive sustainable innovation through strategic collaboration, product development, and user behavior modification to create environmentally conscious digital experiences.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Appropriate Openings for Reduced Operational Energy - Part 1

Discover how openings' functions, positions, sizes, and shading devices contribute to passive architecture and reduced operational energy consumption.

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

Sustainability in Education - Preparing Future STEM Practitioners

Explore how integrating sustainability in STEM education prepares future practitioners to tackle complex global challenges, fostering innovative thinking and responsible design for resilient communities.

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

Repurposing Lifestyles - Transforming Plastic Waste into Furniture

Transforming plastic waste into furniture: a creative approach to combat throwaway culture and address climate crisis through individual action and sustainable design.

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

Sustainable Building Design

1 review

Learn and explore key scientific principles, technologies, and analysis techniques for designing comfortable indoor environments while reducing energy use and associated climate change effects.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Adobe

Branding and Packaging Design for Sustainable Vegan Soap - Part 1

Explore branding and packaging design for a sustainable vegan soap line with Sara Laninga. Learn about font selection, illustration integration, color combinations, and creating dieline templates in Adobe Illustrator.

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

The Aspen Institute

Resilient By Design - Sustainable Architecture and Climate Solutions

2 reviews

Top architects discuss sustainable design innovations, including resilient urban planning, renewable energy integration, and eco-friendly architecture. The session explores challenges and scalable solutions for creating environmentally conscious built en…

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

Adobe

Sustainable Packaging Design in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop - Part 1

Explore sustainable packaging design with Art Director Mariela Mezquita as she creates branding for a fictional tea company using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, covering color palettes, typography, illustrations, and client presentations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Zero-Energy Design: an approach to make your building sustainable

13 ratings at edX

Learn how to get to a net zero energy use of an existing building.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future

27 ratings at edX

Learn how to make the transition to 100% renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass for electricity, heat and fuels for a sustainable future.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Housing Design

Learn about practical and innovative design approaches to reduce energy use, enhance resource efficiency, ensure affordability, and foster sociocultural integration in the housing sector.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Sustainable Engineering Design

Learn to design for a circular economy, exploring concepts, strategies, and practical applications in sustainable engineering for reuse, repair, and recycling of products.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $388.00
• 2 courses