Course

AR-496: Behind/Beyond future cities

Summary

We are living in an urban world and the design of sustainable cities is essential in order to decrease our energy footprint. This course provides the instruments to understand the complex urban metabolism, as well as the solutions for planning future smart and sustainable cities.

Lectures

Instructor

Silvia Coccolo

Expertise Urban GreeningOutdoor Thermal Comfort Urban Energy Modelling Teaching & PhD Courses Behind/Beyond future cities AR-496 We are living in an urban world and the design of sustainable cities is essential in order to decrease our energy footprint. This course provides the instruments to understand the complex urban metabolism, as well as the solutions for planning future smart and sustainable cities. Urban neighborhoods, infrastructures and sustainable development PENS-309

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/behind-beyond-future-cities-AR-496

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http://go.epfl.ch/AR-496

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Silvia Coccolo

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/behind-beyond-future-cities-AR-496

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/AR-496

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