Construction solutions to mitigate the effects of the urban heat island
Course aimed at identifying the main construction strategies and urban solutions to reduce the effects of the heat island, such as cool roofs, green roofs, cool pavements and urban green corridors.
Urban green infrastructure
Course aimed at identifying urban green infrastructure, its components, functions and environmental benefits, as well as the work involved in implementing it in sustainable urban environments.
Deconstruction and selective demolition
Course aimed at understanding building deconstruction techniques, waste prevention, and reuse and recycling operations applicable to demolition works.
BIM methodology: basic concepts and application in the design phase
A course designed to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of BIM methodology and basic methodological concepts, as well as their application in the design phase of building and civil engineering projects.
BIM methodology: the construction phase
Course aimed at gaining a comprehensive overview of BIM methodology during the construction phase, covering model generation and coordination, conflict detection, and cost and schedule control of works.
BIM methodology: BIM ecosystems and workflows
Course aimed at understanding BIM ecosystems, collaborative workflows and the applications of BIM alongside other technologies, analysing their impact on industrialisation, quality and project information management.
BIM methodology: open standards and BIM model visualisation
Course designed to provide an understanding of the open standards promoted by BuildingSMART, as well as the visualisation, consultation and exchange of BIM model information using open formats and specialised viewers.
Industrialised construction
Course aimed at understanding what industrialised construction is, its types, advantages and associated technologies, analysing the relationship between industrialisation, digitalisation and the evolution of construction processes.
Accessibility in building
This course aims to provide an understanding of the principles of accessibility in building design, covering universal design, DALCO requirements and the current regulatory framework, with the aim of ensuring buildings are accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Passive measures for the energy refurbishment of buildings
Course aimed at identifying the main passive measures applicable to the energy refurbishment of buildings, such as increasing insulation, improving openings, reducing air infiltration and making use of natural light to reduce energy demand.
