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Design Performance for Climate Action has been developed to equip architecture students across the UK with a solid foundation in climate-responsive building design.听

The new online, self-study programme has been developed collaboratively by experienced Passivhaus training provider Coaction Training CIC and the Passivhaus Trust, alongside the Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王), the Standing Conference of Schools of Architecture (SCOSA), and the International Passivhaus Association (iPHA).听听

It aims to empower architecture students with the knowledge and skills to design high-performance buildings by critically examining the Passivhaus standard 鈥� a proven whole-building approach to reducing building energy use and delivering high standards for comfort and occupant health.听听

It explores its strengths and limitations over four modules, two of which cover the principles of building design for optimal performance, while the remaining two delve into the specifics of construction and services design.听

Tailored to support existing architecture teaching in UK Schools of Architecture, the course addresses priority areas in the emerging 澳门王中王 Climate Knowledge Literacy schedule and the ARB) Competencies that form the backbone of the curriculum.听听

The course materials are available to all UK Schools of Architecture students on an open-access basis and consist of online self-study modules. The partners鈥� ambition for the course is to expand opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates in future years, including during studio practice.听

Jenny Russell, Director of Education and Learning at 澳门王中王, said:听

鈥淐limate literacy among architects is fundamental to delivering a low-carbon future and we are committed to ensuring that the next generation have the knowledge and skills they need. This important initiative will provide schools with resources to ensure that each and every architecture student enters the profession with a firm grounding in the principles of climate-responsive design.鈥澨�

Sarah Lewis, Research and Policy Director at the Passivhaus Trust, said:听

鈥淭his course is responding to a direct demand from industry for more climate conscious architects. We are excited to be upscaling Passivhaus education in universities so that when architecture students graduate, they hit the ground running, embedding these skills in the practices where they work to have an immediate impact on the delivery of sustainable buildings in the UK.鈥澨�

Sally Godber, Director of WARM: Low Energy Practice and Coaction Training CIC, said:听

鈥淭his is a huge opportunity for architects at the very start of their practice to gain access to Coaction鈥檚 community of trainers - each bringing their long-standing experience and expertise within the Passivhaus industry.鈥濃��

Lorraine Farrelly, Chair of SCOSA, said:听

鈥淚t is essential that all architecture students have access to tools that can support in their learning to develop sustainable approaches to designing buildings. This initiative, funded by SCOSA and other partners will ensure our students can have an understanding of Passivhaus principles to inform their approach to sustainable design.鈥澨�

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3. For questions and information requests, please contact Bex King, Communications Manager at Coaction Training CIC, Bex@coaction.org.uk听
4. We are looking for supporters to help us widen this programme further and empower the next generation of climate responsible architects to deliver a low-carbon future. If you鈥檙e interested in being part of the change or want to find out more about the project, contact bex@coaction.org.uk or visit .听
5. The Design Performance for Climate Action course provides essential learning for students who can continue developing their knowledge through 澳门王中王鈥檚 Passivhaus CPD modules.听听
6. The free-to-access 澳门王中王 Passivhaus Overlay to the 澳门王中王 Plan of Work provides guidance on implementing Passivhaus design through each 澳门王中王 Plan of Work Stage to enable informed decision making at the right time and order, for clients and project teams to deliver Passivhaus certified projects.听
7. Find out more about the 澳门王中王 Climate Knowledge Literacy schedule.听
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The Design Performance for Climate Action programme is possible thanks to financial support from its project partners:听

• The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow for regular updates.听
• The (PHT) is an independent industry leading organisation that promotes the adoption of Passivhaus in the UK. PHT is part of the global Passivhaus movement and the official UK affiliate of the International Passive House Association (iPHA).听
• . With over 12 years of experience in delivering quality Passivhaus training (previously under the CarbonLite banner), Coaction Training CIC was launched in 2022, an independent and not-for-profit organisation driving upskilling for low-energy building in the construction industry.听
• The (SCOSA) is an organisation whose members include all 56 UK recognised Schools of Architecture.听
• The (iPHA) is a global network of Passive House stakeholders including architects, planners, scientists, suppliers, manufacturers, policymakers, contractors, property developers and more. It works to promote the Passive House Standard and foster a greater public understanding of highly energy efficient buildings.听