Urban Sustainability Assessment
Learn to evaluate and analyze urban sustainability through integrated design approaches in this 5-week environmental course.
Learn to evaluate and analyze urban sustainability through integrated design approaches in this 5-week environmental course.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental aspects of built environment sustainability assessment. Students learn to evaluate urban sustainability performance through various analytical tools and models. The curriculum covers key topics including climate change, green infrastructure, smart grids, and circular economy principles. Featuring insights from Nobel laureates and industry experts, the course combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban sustainability policy analysis.
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What you'll learn
Master urban sustainability performance evaluation techniques
Apply integrated design approaches to built environment assessment
Understand city modeling and life cycle analysis methods
Develop sustainable urban policy assessment frameworks
Implement circular economy principles in urban planning
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to built environment sustainability assessment. Students explore various dimensions of urban sustainability, from theoretical foundations to practical applications. The curriculum covers advanced topics including nanomaterials, green infrastructure, smart grids, and integrated design approaches. Special emphasis is placed on city modeling techniques like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Life Cycle Analysis, culminating in the study of circular city concepts and real-world sustainability planning.
Dimensions for urban sustainability
Module 1
Tools for developing a sustainable built environment
Module 2
Evaluation and assessment
Module 3
City models
Module 4
Circular economy city
Module 5
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Instructors
4 Courses
Distinguished Leadership in Sustainable Business and Financial Education
Dr. Elena de la Poza serves as Associate Professor in Finance and Economics at Universitat Politècnica de València, where she earned her PhD in Finance in 2008. Her research focuses on sustainability, business impact assessment, and financial modeling, with significant contributions to understanding universities' roles in sustainable development. As Project Manager and Scientific Program Co-Director of the SEED 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Energy Education, she demonstrates her commitment to advancing sustainable education initiatives. Her current work includes leading research on corporate social responsibility transparency, sustainability rankings, and the financial performance of companies in relation to their environmental commitments. Her impact is evidenced through over 25 refereed research papers and 45 congress participations, with recent publications focusing on universities' reporting on SDGs and the sustainability of FinTech companies. Beyond her academic duties in financial, business, and entrepreneurship courses, she actively promotes regional sustainable development through her role in the CoVE SEED project, working to create a learning community focused on renewable energies in the Valencia Community.
4 Courses
Distinguished Leadership in Materials Science and Building Sustainability
Dr. Javier Orozco-Messana serves as Associate Professor at Universitat Politècnica de València while holding the position of Director for International Affairs at UPV. Born in Valencia in 1962, his career spans both industry and academia, with a consistent focus on R&D and education. His research interests center on materials science, building sustainability, and energy innovation, particularly in developing sustainable urban environments and innovative building materials. As a leading expert in materials science and ceramics, he has contributed significantly to understanding how efficient energy use in urban environments can reduce carbon emissions. His academic impact is evidenced through his role as guest editor for multiple special issues focused on building sustainability and materials innovation, while his research has garnered over 290 citations. He currently leads initiatives in advanced architecture materials, focusing on bio-based composites, recycled materials, and low-carbon alternatives to reduce environmental impact. His work extends to promoting sustainability in higher education, demonstrating his commitment to integrating sustainable development practices into academic institutions' core missions.
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