Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy helps drive low-carbon, circular and regenerative design
At Holcim, we’re on a mission to reach net zero and create a circular and regenerative built environment. To accelerate this, we have launched the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy to engage built environment professionals to integrate the principles of sustainable design.
With a curriculum designed by Holcim’s experts and our partners from leading research institutions and architecture and engineering firms such as the University of Cambridge and Zaha Hadid Architects, the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online training program aimed at upskilling built environment professionals who want to drive low-carbon, circular and regenerative design in the buildings sector.
From early design stage, to circularity and material innovation
The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy equips built environment professionals with all the tools they need to measure the impact of their building project, from early on in the design process, to more in-depth understanding of construction materials, knowledge of the latest design and material innovations in the industry, and systems that support circularity in the construction industry.
Our experts from Holcim Group and Holcim Innovation Center collaborated with professors from the University of Cambridge, MIT, ETH Zurich, and architects and engineers from ARUP, Ramboll, Zaha Hadid Architects, Henning Larsen and others to design the curriculum. The modules are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified and upon finishing the modules, participants will receive a shareable certificate.
Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy: Learning modules
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Key concepts of sustainable construction
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Whole life cycle assessment of construction projects and products
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Essential facts about concrete
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Efficiency and material optimization through structural design
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Technologies reducing the carbon footprint of cement and concrete
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Principles of and solutions for circular construction
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Reduce operational emissions by optimizing materials’ thermal properties
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Comparison of whole life carbon footprint of different materials
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Sustainability innovations in concrete research
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Future of regenerative cities and innovative urban-scale approaches
Leading the transition to sustainable building
As a leader in sustainable construction, we are launching the Academy to empower built environment professionals. Taught by Holcim specialists and experts from across the building value chain, it provides resources to accelerate the shift to low-carbon, energy-efficient and regenerative buildings and cities.
We can only achieve a net-zero built environment if the entire construction value chain integrates the principles of sustainability throughout the whole life cycle of buildings. The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a call for design professionals to lead this transition by exercising their influence in the industry and making informed decisions from very early on in the design process.
To reduce a building’s embodied carbon footprint it is imperative to learn about the latest innovations, adaptability and scalability. The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a great place to start.
This is an exciting new tool to empower professionals in the built environment. I'm proud to have contributed to the program, which has the potential to make a lasting impact on both our industry and planet.
Access the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy now at holcimacademy.com. In the future, the platform will also be available in German, French and Spanish, while Holcim will hold a series of in-person workshops based on the curriculum.
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