Certificate in Near Zero Energy Building (nZEB)

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Level

8 Months

Duration

TUS

Provider

Online

Mode

Programme Overview

This programme is to provide students with an introduction to sustainable building design and in particular approaches required to achieve Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards by addressing building fabric, air tightness and ventilation and integration of renewable energy systems. The programme focuses specifically on the residential sector.

Overview:

The aim of the programme is to provide an introduction to sustainable building design and in particular approaches required to achieve Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards by addressing building fabric, air tightness and ventilation and appropriate integration of renewable energy systems. The programme focuses specifically on the residential sector, assessing the changes to the building regulations and how circular and digitalisation should be considered in the design and construction approach. The continued development of micro generation systems and emerging innovative design solutions require professionals with expertise and knowledge of in this continually evolving area. This programme, will specifically deal with passive solar and sustainable building design, renewable energy systems and air-tightness/ventilation with a particular focus on the residential sector.

Participants will develop an outline design for a new or retrofitted building with the aim of achieving a Near Zero Energy Building.

The programme will be delivered online and will include two Saturday workshops or site visits.

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Additional Information

For point of contact and additional information in relation to this programme, please contact the registering provider Technological University of the Shannon.

Upcoming Event

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Running

Wednesday
Jun 14
2023

Site Coordination and Retrofitting of Quality Residential Buildings

Webinar
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
From 13.00 onwards
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Running

Wednesday
May 31
2023

Importance of Digital Technologies in the Construction Industry

Webinar
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
From 13.00 onwards

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