This course is intended to explain the overall concept of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) with a focus on its main principles and how they are implemented via urban planning and other means.
Biophilic design is the concept to increase building occupant connectivity to nature whereas biophilic urbanism is a trend in city planning and urban design to integrate nature into the urban built environment.
This course is intended to increase awareness among architects and designers about the impact of building design on HVAC systems and how those elements that architects develop can help optimize an HVAC solution.
This course is intended to increase awareness among architects and designers about the impact of building design on HVAC systems and how those elements that architects develop can help optimize an HVAC solution.
In initial discussions with a client, it is easy to begin envisioning the type, and maybe even the appearance of the building that we can imagine will meet their needs. It is wise though, to not become too invested in possible solutions until we have been informed of, or the owner has decided upon, the site upon which their building will be located.
This course is intended to discuss the origins of the concept of Resilience and how it has come to become relevant in building design. The course will address the overlap and differences between sustainability and resilient design.
Designing and constructing accessible restrooms can be challenging. This course will consolidate and summarize the restroom requirements from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
This course will investigate the opportunities for architects, designers, and engineers as they address the unique needs and challenges when designing structures and communities in the aftermath of natural disasters.
This course simplifies the complex terminology and concepts of designing blast-resistant buildings, empowering architects to create effective designs and confidently collaborate with engineers and clients.