Managing Building Adaptation: A Sustainable Approach
A practical guide to transforming and retrofitting existing structures with sustainable design principles and environmentally conscious solutions.
A practical guide to transforming and retrofitting existing structures with sustainable design principles and environmentally conscious solutions.
Explore the exciting field of sustainable building adaptation in this comprehensive course. Learn how to transform obsolete buildings into future-proof structures, addressing one of the biggest sustainability challenges facing cities worldwide. This course covers the entire building adaptation process, from urban development management to construction and project management, equipping you with practical tools to make informed decisions about sustainable building reuse. Ideal for those interested in real estate, urban planning, architecture, and sustainability, this course offers a multi-disciplinary approach to tackling real-world challenges in the built environment.
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What you'll learn
Understand building adaptation management as a cyclical process
Identify various sustainability challenges in building adaptations
Distinguish between multiple actor perspectives and interests related to building adaptation
Apply project management tools for decision-making in building adaptation
Translate design concepts into practical solutions for sustainable building adaptation
Analyze urban development management and contextual issues for building adaptation
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of managing building adaptation with a focus on sustainability. Over six weeks, students will explore various aspects of the building adaptation process, from urban development to housing transformation. Week 1 introduces the concept of building adaptation and its related sustainability and managerial challenges. Week 2 focuses on urban development management, covering contextual issues such as sustainability policies and real estate markets. Week 3 delves into adaptive reuse management, exploring re-design concepts and financial viability of transformations. Week 4 covers construction and project management, including organizational structures and planning methods. Week 5 addresses housing transformation management, discussing asset management, maintenance, and energy efficiency measures. The final week recaps the course content and reflects on the applicability of lessons learned to different contexts. Throughout the course, students will learn from a multi-disciplinary team of instructors with both practical and theoretical experience, gaining valuable insights into sustainable building adaptation strategies.
Managing building adaptation processes
Module 1
Urban development management
Module 2
Adaptive reuse management
Module 3
Construction and project management
Module 4
Housing transformation management
Module 5
Recap of managing building adaptation
Module 6
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Instructors
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Expert in Urban Development Management and Public-Private Partnerships
Erwin Heurkens serves as an Assistant Professor in Urban Development Management at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, where he has been contributing since 2012. His expertise spans urban development, real estate, public-private partnerships, and sustainable urban practices, with particular focus on market-driven planning and development. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from TU Delft (2012) studying private sector-led urban development projects across the Netherlands, UK, and USA. As Program Leader for the post-master course Master City Developer (MCD), he coordinates various educational initiatives including online MOOCs, BSc, MSc, and post-MSc courses. His international experience includes visiting scholarships at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Technology Sydney, University of Birmingham, University of Hong Kong, and University of Southern California. His research portfolio encompasses sustainable urban development, governance partnerships, and circular economy transitions, particularly through his work on the Dutch national research programme Urban Transformations and TranCiBo project focusing on circular economy transition in the Dutch construction sector
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Emerging Professional in Architecture and Building Management
Martijn Vos is a BSc student at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment while serving as a teaching assistant in the Department of Management in the Built Environment. Working alongside Dr. Erwin Heurkens, he manages the development of the MOOC on Building Adaptation, where he coordinates course content and facilitates communication between instructors and students. His professional experience includes current work as a designer intern at an Amsterdam architectural firm, focusing on major housing projects across the Netherlands. His portfolio also includes previous experience at a design studio specializing in retail design, interior, and branding strategies, where he contributed to the design of a prominent fashion flagship store in Utrecht. Through these roles, Vos demonstrates a growing expertise in architectural design, building management, and educational content development.
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