{"id":15761,"date":"2025-06-24T10:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mada.edu.sa\/?post_type=course&#038;p=15761"},"modified":"2026-04-26T16:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T13:34:45","slug":"sustainable-buildings","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/mada.edu.sa\/en\/course\/sustainable-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Systems Design in Sustainable Buildings Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About the Course<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Environmental Systems Design in Sustainable Buildings<\/strong> course is a fundamental step toward mastering the latest methods and technologies used to achieve ecological efficiency in construction projects. This course focuses on integrating environmental standards with modern engineering design to meet evolving labor market demands. It empowers engineers and designers to provide solutions that are both economically viable and environmentally responsible.<\/p>\n<h2>Course Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the core concepts of sustainability within the construction and building sector.<\/li>\n<li>Apply environmental principles to the design of various building systems.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze the environmental requirements for cooling, heating, and ventilation (HVAC) systems.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize technical tools to measure and monitor the environmental performance of buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the impact of materials and technology on long-term environmental sustainability.<\/li>\n<li>Develop designs that align with international quality certifications, such as <strong>LEED<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep pace with global trends toward green buildings and the reduction of carbon footprints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n<h3>Day 1: Introduction to Sustainable Buildings and Environmental Systems<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The concept of sustainability in the construction industry.<\/li>\n<li>Green building rating systems and standards (e.g., <strong>LEED, BREEAM<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between environmental system design and energy efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Modern market challenges and the evolving requirements for engineers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 2: Designing Energy Management Systems<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy efficiency benchmarks in modern buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Energy-saving technologies for lighting and HVAC systems.<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing energy consumption using specialized simulation software.<\/li>\n<li>Case studies on integrating solar energy systems into building designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 3: Water Systems Design and Reuse<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rainwater harvesting, collection, and treatment systems.<\/li>\n<li>Greywater recycling and reuse applications in buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing water consumption through smart fixtures and technologies.<\/li>\n<li>The role of water management in sustainable building certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 4: Eco-Friendly Material Selection and Technology<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Classification of sustainable building materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)<\/strong> of materials and their environmental impact.<\/li>\n<li>Resource-efficient and energy-saving construction techniques.<\/li>\n<li>The role of modern technology in mitigating environmental degradation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 5: Integration of Environmental Systems and Building Design<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrating environmental systems with architectural design (Passive vs. Active).<\/li>\n<li>The concept of the Smart and Sustainable Home.<\/li>\n<li>Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and thermal comfort factors.<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for documenting and presenting sustainable projects according to global standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Course The Environmental Systems Design in Sustainable Buildings course is a fundamental step toward mastering the latest methods and technologies used to achieve ecological efficiency in construction projects. 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