Course Overview
40 PDUs (SCEM)
27 PDUs (PEB)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of low-carbon buildings, focusing on their significance for sustainable development goals with an emphasis on the engineering aspects of building design and operation.
It covers the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in building design, construction, and operation for low carbon buildings. The course also explores the role of building materials, construction techniques, and engineering systems in achieving low-carbon buildings. Various strategies, technologies, and approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in areas such as HVAC, electrical services, water resources, and indoor air quality will be discussed. The challenges, opportunities, and engineering solutions for low-carbon buildings in different contexts will be examined, along with an exploration of the policies, regulations, and incentives associated with low carbon buildings.
Who Should Attend
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Professionals in engineering, architecture, construction, building management, and environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on the design and operation of low carbon buildings
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Policymakers, urban planners, developers, and individuals interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the design, construction, and engineering aspects of low carbon buildings
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Prior knowledge of sustainable building concepts is recommended but not required
Prerequisites
- Participants should have a basic understanding of the design, construction, and operation principles of building energy systems
What You Will Learn
- Understand the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in building design, construction, and operation for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings
- Evaluate energy efficiency strategies, sustainable building design, green materials, renewable energy systems, indoor environmental quality, and building automation systems
- Apply principles and methods to analyse, design, and operate energy-efficient and sustainable buildings
- Utilise tools to assess the environmental impact and life cycle analysis of building materials and products
- Conduct a building energy and sustainability audit and identify opportunities for improvement
Teaching Team
Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang
Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
Steve Kardinal Jusuf
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
Zhao Mingshan
Assistant Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
Soh Chew Beng
Assoc Professor/Deputy Cluster Dir, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
Chien Szu Cheng
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
Kang Kok Hin
Managing Director, MPF Consultants Pte Ltd
Loh Chin Moi
Assistant Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology
Schedule
Course Run | Dates | Time |
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August 2023 Run |
16 – 18, 21 & 22 August 2023 |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Day 1
Topic: Introduction, green materials, sustainable design and construction
Session | Topic |
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Morning session 1 |
Introduction to energy efficient and sustainable buildings, green materials
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Morning session 2 |
Sustainable building design
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Afternoon session 1 |
Sustainable building design (continued)
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Afternoon session 2 |
Sustainable construction and green material
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Day 2
Topic: HVAC systems and indoor environmental quality
Session | Topic |
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Morning session |
Efficient HVAC systems
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Afternoon session |
Indoor environmental quality
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Day 3
Topic: Energy efficient and sustainable building services
Session | Topic |
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Morning session |
Efficient lighting, lifts and escalators, and water conservation
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Afternoon session |
Energy efficient electrical services
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Day 4
Topic: Renewable energy systems, smart technologies, and site visit to net-zero building
Session | Topic |
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Morning session |
Renewable energy systems and emerging technologies
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Afternoon session |
Site visit to a net-zero building or energy audit/carbon assessment of a commercial building
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Day 5
Topic: Building energy/sustainability audit, and class assessment
Session | Topic |
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Morning session |
Energy/sustainability performance measurement and verification
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Afternoon session |
Preparation of audit report and class assessment
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Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$5,450.00.
Category | After SF Funding |
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Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,635.00 |
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$635.00 |
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,635.00 |
Non-Singapore Citizen | S$5,450.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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