EDGE Buildings 280d ago

In today's global landscape, designing for an efficient and sustainable built environment is a sought-after skill. The Designing for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) course developed and offered by IFC with the generous support of the Swiss Government's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), aims to address this need by promoting capacity building related to sustainability in the built environment. This course equips learners with the knowledge to design resource-efficient structures that contribute to the building sector’s transition to a low-carbon future. By undertaking the DfGE course, students and building design professionals worldwide can develop the expertise to design buildings with a reduced environmental impact. The course delves into the fundamentals of energy and resource efficiency measures in building design, offering both technical insights and a commercial perspective. Through case studies and examples, learners gain practical skills in designing for resource efficiency and learn how to effectively market these designs. The DfGE Course is aimed at senior students of architecture, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and other construction industry-related courses as well as building design practitioners and professionals who wish to improve their climate literacy while learning how to design resource-efficient structures. The DfGE course offers • Knowledge Building: Conceptualize and integrate green features across multiple disciplines and building types • Skill Development: Develop critical thinking skills, quantitative skills, and design approaches • Better Communication: Articulate a compelling business case for sustainable design • Efficiency Strategies: Quantify the impact of measures for energy, water & embodied carbon using the EDGE App • Mindset Change: Communicate effectively with clients, owners, investors, and all stakeholders • Develop Expertise: Demonstrate improved measures and their relative cost-benefit implications The DfGE Course is available in two formats: Online Course: The self-paced DfGE online course is a 16-hour course that may be completed at one’s own pace. Learners will have three (3) months to access the course materials and submit the final design project. The online course is free for now and IFC may start charging a fee for course completion certification in the future. In Person Course: The DfGE In-Person course is a 20-hour program offered through partnering universities and institutions, providing learners with an immersive experience guided by faculty trained by the IFC.