Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building has been designed to provide an intensive, multidisciplinary environment for the advanced study of the science, design technologies and management of sustainable buildings.

Your studies in this diploma will provide you with a strong understanding of sustainable practice in the global building industry. 

Why choose the Graduate Diploma in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building at RMIT?

Industry input

Build in-demand, relevant skills courtesy of industry involvement in the development of this course.

Contemporary focus

Apply theoretical knowledge to practice and build your capability to respond to emerging issues and trends in the field.

Practical learning

Solve authentic workplace problems and address real issues, receiving industry feedback on your proposed solutions.

This diploma focuses on the role of design research and innovative design practice in addressing critical issues associated with the sustainability of the built environment. It emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice and will build your capability to respond to emerging issues, trends in the field, as well as to manage organisational needs through your developed skills and knowledge.

You will learn how to consider the environmetal, social and economic aspects in building design and practice. You will study topics such as thermodynamics and heat transfer, and energy, water and airflow in buildings, and will develop a strong understanding of current sustainable building practices.

Details

Energy efficiency and sustainable buildings are positioned at the intersection of several disciplines, including building, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and design.

If you have a background in these fields, this diploma will advance your professional development or specialisation.