ADA's new short course - Managing Urban Heat

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Managing Urban Heat is a specialised online short course that delves into practical, real-world strategies to mitigate urban heat. Join Scientia Professor Mattheos Santamouris and other leading researchers in the field of High-Performance Architecture to gain the tools and expertise needed to make smarter, more impactful decisions, helping you plan and design more resilient, liveable cities.

Key information: 
- Commencing: 18 November 2024
- Delivery method: Online
- Time commitment: 35 hours across 5 weeks, including self-study

What will I learn?

Harnessing the latest advancements in modelling and simulation technology, this short course has been designed to give planners, architects, urban designers, and sustainable development consultants the tools and knowledge to make smarter, more impactful decisions.

Drawing on the latest scientific research and insights from groundbreaking projects like those of the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL), you'll learn practical, real-world strategies to mitigate urban heat.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

  • Identify key climatic phenomena affecting urban buildings and spaces.
  • Assess how urban climate impacts energy consumption, thermal comfort, human health, and the overall environmental performance of cities.
  • Apply advanced data collection, modelling, and simulation techniques to identify local urban overheating issues and evaluate the cooling potential of mitigation strategies.

This course will expand your skill set and give you a comprehensive understanding of how to design sustainable, cooler urban environments, preparing you to implement solutions that truly make a difference.

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