Learners will discover how to design climate-responsive, energy-efficient buildings and leave empowered to apply bioclimatic innovation to their architectural design practices. Rooted in the fundamentals of climatology and building science, this course begins with mid-20th-century bioclimatic practices—focusing on "passive" building properties like thermal mass, natural … [Read more...] about Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Satellite Remote Sensing Data Bootcamp With Opensource Tools
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Explore the dynamic world of satellite remote sensing data through a comprehensive bootcamp that equips you with essential skills … [Read more...] about Satellite Remote Sensing Data Bootcamp With Opensource Tools
Tunnel Construction Practices
The course on "Tunnel Construction Practices" provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of tunnel engineering. Beginning with an in-depth understanding of tunnel components and the intricacies of the design process, the course covers failure types and emphasizes the critical importance of safety. It delves into various excavation methods, considering geological … [Read more...] about Tunnel Construction Practices
Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) is being held in Dubai, UAE from 30 November – 12 December 2023. It will bring together heads of state, climate experts and campaigners to agree and accelerate coordinated global action on climate change. This two-week course, which runs in parallel with the COP28 conference, offers you an opportunity to examine what COP28 is, why … [Read more...] about Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28
Climate Solutions: UAE
Climate Change is one of the greatest threats we face. The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world, affecting both natural and human systems, and these impacts are expected to become greater in years to come. On this five-week course from the University of Edinburgh, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to make a real difference and help tackle … [Read more...] about Climate Solutions: UAE
