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Course Description
Buildings account for 40% of Green House Gas Effects emissions worldwide due to their high
energy consumption for heating, cooling, and lighting operations. Hence, using the latest
technologies, such as digital architecture and computational tools, to design energy-efficient
and sustainable buildings to combat climate change is essential. This course will introduce
students to the theoretical concepts of environmental factors in buildings, such as heat and
light, and how sustainable digital architecture helps to reduce energy costs while attaining
optimum heating and lighting for buildings. It will delve into the primary applications of
digital architecture and the latest computational tools for designing and optimizing buildings
for optimum light and temperature. In addition, the course will provide hands-on experience
with computational software, where students can design simple architectural spaces and
conduct environmental simulations. In interactive sessions, students will develop digital
architecture solutions for better ecological design. The course will teach all the basics; thus,
it does not need any prerequisites. However, some knowledge of sustainability and buildings
is beneficial. The outcome of this course is to enable students to take part in shaping the
future of sustainable buildings and actively participate in the battle against climate change.
Moreover, some students with programming or design backgrounds can ultimately use the
knowledge and skills gained from this course to design future digital tools for sustainable
architecture or even to choose to live in healthier and more sustainable buildings.
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