Modern Building Design

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University of Bath

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Modern Building Design

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What is the course about?

Modern Building Design

The course Modern Building Design is an online class provided by University of Bath through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how climate change, technology and regulation are changing modern building design and professional practice in construction.

Course description

Explore the trends influencing modern building design
3 weeks

Climate change, technology and regulation are changing modern building design, and the professional practices of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
This online course explores these trends, highlighting how higher education and the construction sector can address them. It’s been developed by the University of Bath’s highly rated Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering and draws on its new, interdisciplinary MSc programme in Modern Building Design.

The links between Higher Education and the Modern Building Design industry
The emerging role of the design manager
The importance of information modelling for enhanced design
New sustainable construction materials and techniques
Water-sensitive design for increased resilience
Buildings and their impact on health and wellbeing

Develop an awareness of the various aspects that influence modern building design in current times
Identify the various areas where professionals within AEC can work (from the traditional office and site positions to lab-based ones)
Describe how design management, digital modelling, nanotechnology, resilience, wellbeing and sustainability are driving the AEC curriculum
Discuss the need for increased integration between HE and practice as the way forward to the formation of AEC professionals

This course is designed for anyone interested in modern building design processes, young people considering careers in the field and current professionals. No previous experience is necessary.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Modern Building Design

Course Topic

Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of Bath

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Modern Building Design

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Bath you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Modern Building Design

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