The Green Building Design and Sustainable Infrastructure Development Training Course by The British Academy For Training and Development provides practical knowledge of Green Building Design, sustainable planning, environmentally responsible construction, and modern infrastructure development. The course examines how design principles, building technologies, resource management, and environmental considerations are integrated to create efficient, resilient, and sustainable buildings and infrastructure.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category. It covers sustainable architecture, carbon reduction, environmental design, energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, water management, renewable energy, lifecycle performance, and resilient infrastructure. Participants develop the technical understanding required to evaluate sustainable design strategies and integrate environmental objectives into building development, infrastructure planning, operation, and maintenance.

• Understand the principles and applications of Green Building Design.
• Develop knowledge of sustainable architecture and environmentally responsible planning.
• Apply environmental design principles to buildings and infrastructure.
• Identify strategies for carbon reduction across the building lifecycle.
• Evaluate energy-efficient building systems and technologies.
• Understand sustainable material selection and resource efficiency.
• Examine renewable energy integration within green building projects.
• Apply water conservation and sustainable drainage strategies.
• Understand sustainable infrastructure planning and development.
• Evaluate environmental impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate sustainability principles into building operation and maintenance.
• Develop strategies for improving building resilience and long-term performance.
• Support sustainable decision-making in construction and infrastructure projects.

Target Audience

• Civil engineers
• Construction engineers
• Structural engineers
• Architects and building designers
• Urban planners
• Infrastructure development professionals
• Construction project managers
• Site engineers and supervisors
• Facilities management professionals
• Engineering maintenance professionals
• Sustainability consultants
• Environmental professionals
• Property and asset managers
• Professionals involved in sustainable infrastructure development

Module 1: Fundamentals of Green Building Design

• Principles of Green Building Design
• Green building concepts and objectives
• Sustainable development in the built environment
• Environmental performance considerations
• Building lifecycle principles
• Resource-efficient design strategies
• Sustainable project planning

Module 2: Sustainable Architecture and Environmental Design

• Principles of sustainable architecture
• Site-sensitive building design
• Passive design strategies
• Orientation, daylighting, and natural ventilation
• Building envelope optimization
• Indoor environmental quality
• Environmental design approaches
• Climate-responsive architecture

Module 3: Energy-Efficient Building Design

• Building energy consumption
• Energy-efficient architectural strategies
• High-performance building envelopes
• Efficient HVAC systems
• Energy-efficient lighting
• Building automation systems
• Energy monitoring and management
• Renewable energy integration

Module 4: Carbon Reduction and Low-Carbon Development

• Principles of carbon reduction
• Operational and embodied carbon
• Carbon footprint assessment
• Low-carbon building materials
• Energy optimization strategies
• Low-carbon construction practices
• Carbon management throughout the project lifecycle
• Net-zero building concepts

Module 5: Sustainable Materials and Construction Technologies

• Sustainable material selection
• Recycled and recyclable materials
• Low-carbon concrete and construction materials
• Responsible material sourcing
• Material durability and lifecycle performance
• Innovative green construction technologies
• Waste reduction and resource efficiency
• Circular economy principles

Module 6: Water Management and Resource Efficiency

• Sustainable water management
• Water-efficient building systems
• Rainwater harvesting
• Greywater reuse
• Sustainable drainage systems
• Water conservation strategies
• Resource-efficient infrastructure
• Monitoring water performance

Module 7: Renewable Energy and Smart Building Technologies

• Solar energy applications
• Renewable energy systems
• Energy storage principles
• Smart building technologies
• Building management systems
• Sensors and monitoring systems
• Intelligent energy management
• Integration of renewable technologies into building design

Module 8: Sustainable Infrastructure Development

• Principles of sustainable infrastructure
• Sustainable transportation systems
• Resilient infrastructure planning
• Sustainable urban development
• Infrastructure lifecycle considerations
• Climate adaptation strategies
• Resource-efficient infrastructure systems
• Environmental impact management

Module 9: Environmental Assessment and Sustainable Performance

• Environmental impact assessment principles
• Sustainability performance indicators
• Lifecycle assessment
• Energy performance evaluation
• Carbon performance measurement
• Environmental risk assessment
• Sustainable building certification concepts
• Performance monitoring and reporting

Module 10: Green Building Operation and Maintenance

• Sustainable building operation
• Preventive and energy-efficient maintenance
• Building performance optimization
• Green facilities management
• Energy and resource monitoring
• Sustainable refurbishment
• Lifecycle maintenance planning
• Continuous environmental performance improvement