Buildings that consume less energy and infrastructure that withstands climate pressures are no longer optional extras — they are becoming the baseline expectation for modern development. The Energy-Efficient Building Design and Resilient Infrastructure Development Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy builds practical knowledge of Green Building Design, passive and active energy strategies, carbon reduction, and the sustainable infrastructure systems that support resilient, long-lasting cities.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category and covers sustainable architecture, environmental design, energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, water management, renewable energy, lifecycle performance, and resilient infrastructure. Participants gain the technical understanding needed to evaluate sustainable design strategies and integrate environmental objectives into building development, infrastructure planning, operation, and maintenance.

• Apply environmental design and green building design principles to buildings and infrastructure.
• Identify strategies for carbon reduction across the building lifecycle and develop knowledge of sustainable architecture.
• Evaluate energy-efficient building systems, technologies, and understand sustainable material selection and resource efficiency.
• Examine renewable energy integration within green building projects and apply water conservation and sustainable drainage strategies.
• Understand sustainable infrastructure planning and development, and evaluate environmental impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate sustainability principles into building operation and maintenance.
• Develop strategies for improving building resilience and long-term performance.
• Support sustainable decision-making in construction and infrastructure projects.

Target Audience

• Architects and building designers
• Urban planners
• Civil engineers
• Construction engineers
• Structural engineers
• Infrastructure development professionals
• Construction project managers
• Site engineers and supervisors
• Facilities management professionals
• Engineering maintenance professionals
• Sustainability consultants
• Environmental professionals
• Property and asset managers
• Professionals involved in sustainable infrastructure development

Module 1: Designing for Lower Energy Use from Day One

• Building energy consumption drivers
• Energy-efficient architectural strategies and passive design
• High-performance building envelopes
• Efficient HVAC systems and energy-efficient lighting
• Building automation systems

Module 2: Green Building Design Fundamentals

• Principles of Green Building Design
• Green building concepts and objectives
• Sustainable development in the built environment
• Environmental performance considerations and building lifecycle principles
• Resource-efficient design strategies and sustainable project planning

Module 3: Sustainable Architecture and Environmental Design

• Principles of sustainable architecture
• Site-sensitive building design and orientation, daylighting, and natural ventilation
• Building envelope optimization and indoor environmental quality
• Environmental design approaches and climate-responsive architecture

Module 4: Carbon Reduction and the Path to Net-Zero

• Principles of carbon reduction
• Operational and embodied carbon, and carbon footprint assessment
• Low-carbon building materials and construction practices
• Carbon management throughout the project lifecycle
• Net-zero building concepts

Module 5: Sustainable Materials and Construction Technologies

• Sustainable material selection and recycled/recyclable materials
• Low-carbon concrete and construction materials, responsible sourcing
• Material durability and lifecycle performance
• Innovative green construction technologies
• Waste reduction, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles

Module 6: Water Management and Renewable Energy Integration

• Sustainable water management, water-efficient systems, and rainwater harvesting
• Greywater reuse and sustainable drainage systems
• Solar energy applications and renewable energy systems
• Energy storage principles
• Smart building technologies and building management systems

Module 7: Sustainable Infrastructure Development

• Principles of sustainable infrastructure and sustainable transportation systems
• Resilient infrastructure planning and sustainable urban development
• Infrastructure lifecycle considerations
• Climate adaptation strategies
• Resource-efficient infrastructure systems and environmental impact management

Module 8: Measuring and Certifying Sustainable Performance

• Environmental impact assessment principles and sustainability performance indicators
• Lifecycle assessment and energy/carbon performance evaluation
• Environmental risk assessment
• Sustainable building certification concepts
• Performance monitoring and reporting

Module 9: Operating and Maintaining Green Buildings

• Sustainable building operation and preventive, energy-efficient maintenance
• Building performance optimization and green facilities management
• Energy and resource monitoring
• Sustainable refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance planning
• Continuous environmental performance improvement