Sustainability Landscape and the Built Environment
About This Course
At the end of the course, participants will:
a. Gain a broad overview of climate science, global warming, the value of mangroves, and forests as carbon sinks
b. Appreciate the impact of climate change on Singapore & the risks we face
c. Appreciate the concepts behind carbon estimation in Singapore’s forests and other ecosystems.
d. Appreciate the concepts of biophilic/nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change in the urban design and urban planning context
e. Be aware of the urbanisation effects on environmental variables such as solar radiation, storage of heat, and wider implications for environmental change.
f. Gain an appreciation of the concepts and solutions to adapt to climate change in relation to the built environment sector
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma holders in Engineering, Science, Technology, and Bachelor's degree in Architecture preferred.
For Diploma holders, relevant work experience will be required.