Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Short Course |
Short Courses
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Managing Urban Heat – Art , design and architectureDeveloped by industry-leading experts in the field of High Performance Architecture ( HPA ) at UNSW ’ s School of Built
Environment , the Managing Urban Heat short course equips
participants with the scientific knowledge , practical methods ,
and cutting-edge tools needed to effectively manage urban heat
and create cooler , more comfortable cities .
Uncover the key factors influencing urban climates , including population growth , industrial and transport-related waste heat ,
development patterns , and sustainable urban planning . Through
a comprehensive exploration of best-practice case studies and
evidence-based approaches , participants will gain valuable
insights and learn from real-world examples .
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Investment in this course is equivalent to less than 0.5 % of a new home , and adopting the design principles and sustainability solutions outlined in this course is an opportunity for individuals to save thousands in bills over the lifetime of the dwelling , in addition to saving the planet !This program focuses on the practical application of effective sustainable design , with a focus on building science and energy and water solutions ; an action you can adopt now to reduce your reliance on the grid , reduce your emissions , and increase your contribution to a net zero economy . Who should attend ?
• Designers
• Engineers
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Net Zero Homes - Engineering |
• Architects
• Planners
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Climate change is happening now , and requires immediate |
• Developers |
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action . Seven of the last ten years have been the hottest |
• Innovators |
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on record across the globe . Australia is experiencing more |
• Sustainability experts |
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extreme weather more often : floods , droughts , bushfires and |
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more floods . The need for this course is reinforced with every extreme event in Australia and the world . |
This course is presented by The Australian Graduate School of Engineering ( AGSE ) |
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The design of our homes is one way we can act now that will |
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reduce the acceleration of climate change , and adapt to a |
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future climate . Homes are built to last 50 years or more in most |
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cases , so the need to create a net zero home is very important . |
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