Green Building Centre for Alternative Technology

Overview

To reach zero carbon in the design and building industry, the materials and methods used must be adapted. CAT’s unique on-site study experience combines hands-on practical learning with in-depth academic study, so will allow you to learn about and experience sustainable building methods and materials. Through this Green Building program from Centre for Alternative Technology, you will also acquire a rigorous understanding of the social, practical, political, economic and environmental aspects of green building and construction.

Key areas of study

Throughout the course you will explore topics relating to building design, planning and retrofitting through understanding the theory behind the selection and use of materials, energy flows in buildings, site selection and preparation, waste management, project management and the building project life cycle.

Some of the topics you’ll study will include:

• Sustainability thinking and adaptation transformation planning
• Building design, planning and retrofitting
• Selection and evaluation of materials and sources
• Efficient use of materials and energy
• Attitudinal and behavioural issues of energy and materials use and control
• Post-occupancy evaluation of buildings performance
• Water and waste management
• Policy and planning issues

Accreditation

This course is created and delivered by CAT and validated by the University of East London.