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Sustainable Cities
by Aromar Revi , Joshua Castellino , Jeffrey D. Sachs , Susan Parnell- 0.0
9 Weeks
Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development Did you know that experts estimate an additional three billion people will live in cities by 2050? What will the impact be on the current world population – half of which currently lives in cities and contributes to about three-fourths of global economic output?...
$49
Caer o No caer. El Secreto de las Estructuras.
by Carlos Santiuste , José Fernández Sáez , Ramón Zaera , José Luis Pérez Castellanos- 0.0
8 Weeks
Las estructuras están presentes en todos los sistemas que nos rodean. Descubrirlas y comprender cómo funcionan es sencillo y fascinante. Sin embargo, los ingenieros hemos fallado una y otra vez cuando hemos intentado explicar esta materia de forma que los no entendidos puedan entender su importancia. ¿Por qué las ventanas de los aviones son redondas?...
$29
Ecodesign for Cities and Suburbs
by Jonathan Barnett , Larry Beasley- 0.0
6 Weeks
Using real examples, learn how ecology can guide urban design to avert environmental disasters and improve people’s lives. Too often modern cities and suburbs are disorganized places where most new development makes daily life less pleasant, creates more traffic congestion, and contributes to climate change. This trend has to change; and our course is going to show you how....
$99
The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges
by Maria Garlock- 0.0
8 Weeks
Learn about bridge design and discover how structural engineering is a creative discipline and art form. In this engineering course you will learn how to analyze bridges from three perspectives: Efficiency = calculations of forces/stresses Economy = evaluation of societal context and cost Elegance = form/appearance based on engineering principles, not decoration...
The Art of Structural Engineering: Vaults
by Maria Garlock- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about the design of classic and contemporary vaults and discover how structural engineering is a creative discipline and art form. In this engineering course you will learn how to analyze vaults (long-span roofs) from three perspectives: Efficiency = calculations of forces/stresses Economy = evaluation of societal context and cost Elegance = form/appearance based on engineering principles, not decoration...
Nature Based Metropolitan Solutions
by Arjan van Timmeren , Taneha Kuzniecow Bacchin , Filippo Lafleur , Geert van der Meulen- 0.0
6 Weeks
Discover the potential benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) in metropolitan areas and develop strategies for their implementation. How can ecosystems contribute to quality of life and a more livable, healthier and more resilient urban environment? Have you ever considered all the different benefits the ecosystem could potentially deliver to you and your surroundings?...
$50
Seguridad Vial en América Latina y el Caribe: de la teoría a la acción
by Dalve Soria Alves , Edgar Zamora , Marisela Ponce de León , Ana María Pinto- 0.0
10 Weeks
Conoce los principales retos y herramientas de seguridad vial en America Latina y el Caribe. ¡Un curso de la region para la region con expertos de mas de 10 paises! Los siniestros de transito estan posicionados como la principal causa de muerte en America Latina y el Caribe. La inseguridad vial afecta a todos los ciudadanos....
$25
Sustainable Urban Environments
by Garth Myers , Mary Rickel-Pelletier- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how integrated systems and individual actions can shape sustainable cities, generating higher quality of life for the future. How can we strengthen sustainability? By empowering individuals and communities to transform and balance dynamic natural resources, economic prosperity, and healthy populations. In this course, you’ll explore productive and disruptive social, ecological, and economic intersections – the “triple bottom line....
$50
Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 1
by David Parks , Simona Socrate- 0.0
12 Weeks
Study the foundational mechanical engineering subject “Strength of Materials”. Learn to predict deformation and failure in structures composed of elastic, elastic-plastic and viscoelastic elements. Many natural and man-made structures can be modeled as assemblages of interconnected structural elements loaded along their axis (bars), in torsion (shafts) and in bending (beams). This is the second course in a 3-part series....
$99
Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism
by Remon Rooij , Leo van den Burg , Rients Dijkstra , Marjolein van Esch- 0.0
8 Weeks
Through a unique Dutch approach learn how to design landscapes and cities in response to social and environmental challenges. Are you an urban planner, designer, policy maker or involved or interested in the creation of good living environments? This course will broaden your scope and diversify your take on the field of urban planning and design....
$50