E-Course: Circularity in Construction
What is this E-Course about?
This course is designed to guide you through the modern approach to sustainability, which has grown from a narrow focus on economic efficiency to a broader concept that includes economic, social and environmental aspects. If you’re involved in construction or reconstruction and want to deepen your understanding of sustainable practices, this course is for you. You'll learn about the latest trends in sustainability within the industry of circular construction and reconstruction, with a special focus on Life Cycle Analysis (LCA, in short) - a crucial tool for evaluating the environmental impacts of building materials and processes.
Who is the lecturer?
Felipe Parada.
A native of Santiago de Chile, Felipe holds a Bachelor's in Agricultural Science and a Master's in Soils and Water Management from the University of Chile, along with a PhD in Environmental Science and Technology from ICTA (Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals).
His research spans sustainability, environmental assessment and efficient water & land management. In his doctoral thesis, Felipe developed a water demand model for a rooftop greenhouse at ICTA and explored ways to enhance environmental performance in tomato production by reducing water use.
Key takeaways
- You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how sustainability has evolved from an economic focus to a multidimensional concept that includes economic, social, and environmental aspects, with a focus on construction and reconstruction.
- You will learn to apply circularity principles in re-construction projects, helping to minimize waste, enhance resource efficiency, and promote sustainable building practices.
- You will develop the skills to use Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to assess the environmental impact of construction materials and processes, enabling informed, sustainable decision-making in the industry.
Ready to dive in?
After the successful completion of the e-course, you will be able to download a certificate and share it with your professional network through your social media channels.
E-course background
The course has been implemented as part of #RTL or Rebuilding to Last initiative, one of the biggest for Trans Europe Halles. Rebuilding to Last strives to inspire independent cultural centres to revisit their relationship with nature, with their communities and spaces within their walls, in their courtyards and beyond.
We have more e-courses to follow!
Within #RTL initiative, we have more than 10 other courses to offer, in the categories: material circularity, design elements for space energy efficiency, sustainabale and regenerative co-existences.
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