Â鶹´«Ã½ Sustainable Construction Academy
100%
free online training in four languages
CPD-certified
Training with shareable certificate
Expert curriculum
with top universities and industry peers
At Â鶹´«Ã½, we’re working to create a built environment that’s sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, resilient and smart.
The accelerates this - engaging built environment professionals to integrate principles of sustainable design throughout the whole lifecycle of buildings.
What is the Â鶹´«Ã½ Sustainable Construction Academy?
Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.
Available in English, German, French and Spanish, the Academy’s curriculum is designed by Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s experts and our partners from leading research institutions, architecture and engineering firms such as the University of Cambridge and Zaha Hadid Architects.
What stages of a building project does the curriculum cover?
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Sustainable Construction Academy covers the design process and more in-depth understanding of construction materials, through to knowledge of the latest design and material innovations in the industry, and systems that support circularity in the construction industry.
How was the curriculum developed?
Experts from Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.
How is the course certified?
The modules are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified. When you complete the course, you will receive a shareable certificate.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Sustainable Construction Academy: Learning modules
1.
Key concepts of sustainable construction
2.
Whole life cycle assessment of construction projects and products
3.
Essential facts about concrete
4.
Efficiency and material optimization through structural design
5.
Technologies reducing the carbon footprint of cement and concrete
6.
Principles of and solutions for circular construction
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Reduce operational emissions by optimizing materials’ thermal properties
8.
Comparison of whole life carbon footprint of different materials
9.
Sustainability innovations in concrete research
10.
Future of regenerative cities and innovative urban-scale approaches
Leading the transition to sustainable building
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Sustainable Construction Academy is a call for design professionals to lead the transition to sustainable building by making informed decisions 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.
Reviewed by: Â鶹´«Ã½ Corporate Communications
Last updated 21 August 2026