Program Overview

Whole Life Design

Overview

Whole Life Design is a micro-credential course that introduces students to data-driven, evidence-based building design. The module covers key dimensions of designing for durability, adaptability, flexibility, and the circular economy, with a focus on measurement and data analysis in architectural design decision-making.

Course Content

• Module content overview
• Analytical exercises using a case study, auditing for adaptability, shearing layers, durability, Embodied and Operational Carbon
• Introduction to Post-Occupancy Analysis as a design tool

Minimum Entry Requirements

• A degree in a cognate discipline

Course Details

Course Code

ARCH 9002

ECTS

5

Level

Level 9

Award

Single Module CPD Certificate

Duration

8 Weeks

Course Type

Micro-credentials

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

TBC

Location

Bolton Street

Fees

• Full Course Fee (Before any HCI award applied): €480
• Fee with HCI fee subsidy of 20%: €96

Contact Information

• Course Coordinator: Noel Brady
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