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Energy Demand in Buildings (edX)

Discover how building design and occupancy determines the energy demand in buildings and learn how to (re)design low energy buildings. Building design strongly influences the quantity of heating, cooling and electricity needed during building operation. Therefore, a correct thermal design is essential to achieve low energy and low carbon [...]

Efficient HVAC Systems (edX)

Learn how to decide on efficient combinations of energy conversion systems and how to distribute and control air and energy flows in buildings whilst minimizing carbon emissions and optimizing thermal comfort in close consideration with the architect. In this course you will start by identifying the different steps a [...]

Comfort and Health in Buildings (edX)

Learn how to realize thermally comfortable and healthy buildings and how energy technologies impact comfort. Even in the well-accepted indoor temperature range of 20-24°C (68-75°F), people can experience thermal discomfort. Complaints about the indoor thermal environment are one of the major complaints building and facility managers have to deal [...]

Reconceiving Space: Installation and Performance Art (edX)

Learn to deepen your dramaturgical practice in the experimental world of installation and performance art, as well as continue to develop professionally transferable writing skills and communication expertise. This course will broaden your understanding of how to engage in creating innovative art work with a performative [...]

Representaciones Culturales de las Sexualidades (Coursera)

Desde los estudios de género, los estudios queer y los estudios culturales, este curso quiere familiarizaros con las representaciones culturales de las sexualidades no normativas en la cultura contemporánea. Planteamos diversos marcos teóricos y ejemplos prácticos a partir de los cuales reflexionar sobre las construcciones corporales e identitarias de [...]

3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality (edX)

Dive into the world of 3D printing with this online course! From 3D modeling in Tinkercad to exploring slicing software and printing your creation, this journey transforms beginners into capable makers, ready to bring their unique ideas to life. Start crafting your future, one layer at a time.

Western and Chinese Art: Masters and Classics (edX)

From da Vinci to Zhang Xu, Wu Daozi and Warhol, explore immortal works of Western and Chinese art and gain an appreciation of culture, history and civilization. Throughout human history, art has served as a window into current events, traditions, societies and culture. And, Chinese and Western civilizations have [...]

Just Reading and Writing in English | 生活英语读写 (edX)

Learn how to read and write in English in the context of lectures and academic texts. Reading promotes writing, and writing assists reading! Master the correct reading skills and writing skills, allowing you to achieve a leap in English reading and writing!

User Experience (UX) Design: Human Factors and Culture in Design (edX)

Learn user experience and user interface design-key skills to succeed as a product manager, developer and designer. This course will rely on actual design cases and interesting cultural phenomena to guide students to apply human factors knowledge and methods from a cultural perspective. Understand what user-centered design concept is [...]

Sustainable Building Design (edX)

Learn and explore key scientific principles, technologies, and analysis techniques for designing comfortable indoor environments while reducing energy use and associated climate change effects. In this course, you'll be introduced to a range of technologies and analysis techniques for designing comfortable, resource-efficient [...]