Course Title: Sustainable Urban Planning & Green Architecture

Duration: 6 weeks (30-40 hours total)

Learning Mode: Online/In-person with case study reviews 

Course Outline:

  1. Introduction to Sustainable Urbanization (4 hours)
    • Principles of sustainable city development
    • Climate resilience in urban planning
  1. Green Building Certifications & ESG Compliance (8 hours)
    • LEED, BREEAM, & EDGE certifications
    • Net-zero buildings & sustainable materials
    • AI & IoT in energy-efficient buildings
  1. Ethical Infrastructure Planning for Climate Resilience (8 hours)
    • Low-carbon urban design
    • Public-private partnerships in ESG urban projects
    • Smart cities & digital twins for climate action
  1. Sustainable Urban Mobility & Transport Policies (8 hours)
    • Electric vehicles & charging infrastructure
    • Public transit sustainability frameworks
    • ESG integration in smart mobility planning

Assessment:

  • City design project incorporating ESG principles
  • Group discussion on real-world sustainable cities