Module 2 - An Introduction to Sustainable Building
Online Course
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Energy Saving Trust
About the CPD course
This course is designed to emphasise the importance of hands-on; experiential learning; ensuring that participants not only understand the theory behind net zero and low-energy homes but also gain practical experience in applying these principles. The course content covers the principles and overview of building physics including overheating; embodied and operational carbon; life cycle of building materials; water (including suds); biodiversity/ecology and waste.
Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
We empower householders to make better choices, deliver transformative
programmes for governments and support businesses with strategy, research and assurance – enabling everyone to play their part in building a sustainable future.
