NEW! Initiatives to Realize a Sustainable Society

■Course Content■

【1】Architects' Role in Sustainability

This lesson examines the trends in SDGs and discusses the 2050 carbon-neutrality goal, while also exploring how developments such as CSV expansion and ESG investment are transforming society. It highlights the evolving social responsibilities and expected roles of architects in response to these developments.

【2】Building Certification Systems

This lesson provides a detailed understanding of major environmental certification systems in Japan and abroad, including LEED, WELL, CASBEE, BELS, and ZEH. It explores their key features, positioning, and the impact they have on real estate value and asset formation.

【3】Real Estate Social Value and Evaluation

This lesson explores how ESG evaluation standards such as GRESB, ZEB performance levels, and energy efficiency indicators are reflected in real estate investment and corporate value. It also provides an understanding of the frameworks used for external assessments of social value of real estate.

【4】Using Existing Assets for Sustainability

This lesson presents case studies where seismic retrofitting enhanced asset value and image renewal maximized real estate worth. It also examines methods for optimizing renovation work and equipment upgrades during occupancy to ensure business continuity.

【5】Sustainable Architectural Design

This lesson introduces the use of natural energy sources such as well water, wind, solar heat, and solar power, along with the integration of passive and active design approaches. It also aims to deepen understanding of energy-saving effects through practical examples from Nearly ZEB projects.

【6】Energy Management and Conservation

This lesson introduces CO₂ reduction strategies for factories that integrate energy efficiency, energy creation, and energy management. It also covers simulations of subsidy utilization and investment recovery in order to deepen understanding of the effectiveness of BEMS and battery storage systems.

【7】Renovation Case Study Insights

This lesson examines how seismic retrofitting and renovation can enhance recruitment outcomes, strengthen branding in hospitality facilities, and contribute to regional revitalization. It also highlights examples of partial renovations that provide social value and contributions for local communities.

【8】Conversion Case Study Insights

This lesson discusses case studies of how converting warehouses into offices can revitalize communities, how repurposing offices into lodging facilities can boost revenue while meeting regulatory requirements, and how converting lodging facilities into welfare facilities can address demand with shorter construction periods and lower costs.