The course will focus on SDG11 “Sustainable cities and communities” and will be structured in the perspective of multi-level, multi-disciplinary, integrated approach. Key words and concepts on this SDG: transforming the way we build and manage our urban spaces; improve sustainable thermal behavior of existing buildings, integrate sustainable approach and preservation of historical heritage.
Course Prerequisites
Interest on sustainability of built environment
Teaching Methods
frontal lessons
Assessment Methods
Multiple-choice questionnaire
Texts
Slides of the course
Contents
The micro-credential program is aimed at students wishing to acquire knowledge in sustainable strategies for urban planning, sustainable heritage reuse and energy retrofitting. For this purpose, the course will focus on 6 topics 1. SDG11 general overview 2. Smart cities and communities 3. Urban sustainable development strategies and tools 4. Existing building sustainable behaviour 5. Energy retrofitting strategies and tools 6. Heritage preservation and sustainable reuse
Expected Learning outcomes 1. Basic knowledge of the link between urban planning and sustainable development strategies 2. Methods and tools for assess the energetical behaviour of existing buildings 3. Awareness on sustainable approach and cultural heritage preservation
Course Language
English
More information
the course is developed in strong relationship with some scientific and didactic activities integrated with the European project EC2U - European Campus of City Universities
