Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Buildings are one of the primary consumers of resources today. Thus, it is imperative to consider sustainability aspects in designing more efficient buildings. As such, the Sustainable Architecture certification course aims to understand the role of sustainable practices in developing efficient buildings for reduced consumption.

Available at the UG level, the Sustainable Architecture online course touches upon various parameters of planning and designing sustainable buildings. It also elucidates concepts of design, technology, and practices used to create efficient buildings. The Sustainable Architecture program explains the science behind the high performance of efficient buildings; and covers the various tenets of sustainable architecture planning as a subset of sustainable development.

The Sustainable Architecture course by Swayam is approved by AICTE and caters to the needs of individuals involved in the domain of architecture and planning. Moreover, you can earn a digital course certificate on successful completion and find lucrative work offers across the design and architecture industry.

The Highlights

E-certificate
Core course
12-weeks program
UG level course
An IIT Roorkee offering
Free enrolment
Weekly lectures
Proctored exam
Assignments

Programme Offerings

100% online course
12-weeks Course
free enrollment
Expert Faculty
E-certificate
UG level course
Core course.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Roorkee

Swayam offers the Sustainable Architecture certification course for free.
Rs 1,000 is the cost of the course certificate.

The Sustainable Architecture fee structure -

Course Option	Fee
Sustainable Architecture (Audit mode)	FREE
Sustainable Architecture (Certificate + access to the course material)	Rs. 1000

Eligibility Criteria

Education
Basic knowledge of Climatology and building materials is mandatory to join the Sustainable Architecture program.

Certification qualifying details
You must also fulfill the two certification qualification criteria to receive the Sustainable Architecture certificate. The final certification score has the following breakup: 75% of the exam score + 25% of the average assignment score.

Your average assignment score will be calculated using eight assignment scores (best ones) out of the 12 assignments. Additionally, your average assignment score must be 10/25 or above, and your exam score must be 30/75 or above. Only then, you will earn the e-certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

Sustainable Architecture online course provides comprehensive learning in the following:

Fundamentals of Sustainability
UN goals
Characteristics of the fundamental architecture
Concept of sustainability
Site development
Energy conservation
Impact of the built environment on the natural environment
Green buildings

Who it is for

Individuals involved in the architecture (Architect) and planning field will benefit immensely from the Sustainable Architecture program.

Admission Details

Step 1: Participate in the Sustainable Architecture online course using this link – https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_ar16/preview

Step 2: Search for the 'Sign-up/Register' button on the course page. Tap it to land on the registration page.

Step 3: Next, you must log in to Swayam. You can do this either through your social IDs (Google/Swayam/Microsoft/Facebook) or start a new account with Swayam.

Step 4: You will receive a verification email on successful course registration.

Application Details

Join the Sustainable Architecture course by Swayam by registering online. Sign up for Swayam by creating a learning account. You must provide a username, an appropriate password, and your email ID in the registration form.

And then, click on the 'send verification code' button. Swayam will send you a verification email on your provided ID to confirm your application.

The Syllabus

Fundamentals of sustainability
Definitions
Historical development of the concept of sustainability and sustainable development
Sustainable architecture as a subset of sustainable development

Impacts of built environment on natural environment
Sustainable Development
Agenda 21
UN Goals

Characteristics of sustainable architecture
Fundamentals of passive designing and climatology
Thermal comfort
Visual comfort
Acoustic comfort

Sustainable buildings
Parameters of sustainable buildings
Green buildings
Indicators of green buildings
Terminologies related to sustainable buildings- carbon footprint
Life cycle analysis

Site development- site selection
UHI
Public Transport
Vegetation
Development footprint
Storm water runoff
SRI

Water – estimating the use
Reductions in consumption
Recycling
Reuse
Landscape requirement
Strategies and technology for water conservation

IEQ- day lighting
Views
CFC free
Ventilation
Comfort
VOC free

Materials and Resources- segregation
Recycling
Reduction in waste
Reuse of materials and building
Renewability

Energy- energy efficiency
Energy conservation
ECBC
Renewable energy
M & amp

Codes and compliances – ECBC
NBC
Other rating systems prevalent in India

Vernacular architecture and sustainability
Culture and sustainability

Software use for Energy compliance- Design Builder
Climate Consultant etc

Evaluation process

Towards the course end, Swayam will conduct a proctored exam at its various designated exam centers. The exam comprises one qualifying criterion to receive the Sustainable Architecture certificate.

You will have to take the exam in person. Moreover, the exam is conducted in two different slots. There will be a morning session from 9 AM to 12 noon, and an afternoon session from 2 PM to 5 PM.