Build Academy Courses

Contemporary Architecture

2 reviews

The course analyzes contemporary architecture in the context of globalization. We will discuss some of the most significant projects and influential architects of our time.

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

New York Architecture

2 reviews

The course will analyze major architectural ideas and projects that shaped New York City. We will trace development of the city since its foundation in 1609 until today by discussing the work of some of its most influential architects.

• Independent
• 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Frank Lloyd Wright And The XX Century

2 reviews

Architecture is the crystallization of the spirit of its age, and this description certainly applied to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was a leading architect of the 20th century, pioneering Modern Architecture in response to new materia…

• Independent
• 8 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Modern Architecture

1 review

This online course traces the history of modern architecture from the point of view of its transformation under the influence of two major forces: the process of modernization and the development of ideology. The first of these derives from the material…

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Principles Of Sustainable Design

Learn about the context, motivations, frameworks and perspectives necessary to build a deeper understanding of sustainability and to form a solid foundation for sustainable design.

• Independent
• 7 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Practices For Sustainable Architecture

This course will begin with a brief review of the context, motivations, frameworks, and principles necessary to put sustainable design into practice. Students will be exposed to the rationale, organization and specifics of a range of rating systems inclu…

• Independent
• 7 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introdución a la Cultura Visual: los fundamentos artísticos

4 reviews

Todas las imágenes, también las generadas más recientemente por la cultura popular y por los medios de masas, tienen una historia con antecedentes más o menos lejanos en el tiempo. Son imágenes simbólicas herederas de tradiciones iconográficas que convie…

• EdCast
• 5 weeks long
• 1st Sep, 2015
• Free Online Course

In this course the learner will understand the power of building personal networks, and how to brand him/herself effectively. Learners will develop their personal brand and will learn to use social media to leverage it. The learner will be able to ident…

• EdCast
• 2-3 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• 11th May, 2015
• Free Online Course

Designing Resilient Housing

2 reviews

Architects, engineers and other professionals must take action in the development of the global resilient design strategy for areas affected by natural hazards. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, draught and brush fires are increasingly occurrin…

• EdCast
• 7 weeks long
• 18th May, 2015
• Free Online Course

Have you ever wanted to understand contemporary art, but weren’t sure how to go about it? Well, this course will give you the tools you need to understand ANY contemporary work of art, no matter how obscure or difficult it seems. From Pop Art to today’s…

• EdCast
• 1 hour a week, 9 weeks long
• 29th Sep, 2014
• Free Online Course

Fotografía y Arquitectura

1 review

El estudio de la arquitectura, y especialmente de la arquitectura contemporánea, es indisociable del análisis de sus imágenes fotográficas. De ser una herramienta de trabajo o un apoyo gráfico de la arquitectura, la fotografía ha pasado a ser el centro d…

• EdCast
• 6 weeks long
• 29th Jun, 2015
• Free Online Course

How can architecture help people in times of urgent need caused by natural disasters? In this course, we will design resilient schools that could serve as community centers and shelters for the victims of the devastating typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

• iversity
• 5 weeks long
• 14th Jan, 2014
• Free Online Course

Arch401: Designing Emergency Shelters

Architects, engineers and other professionals must take action in the development of the global emergency response to the natural or man-made disasters that are increasingly occurring in different part of the world. In times of crisis, the whole world sh…

• EdCast
• 5-20 hours a week, 25 weeks long
• 7th Jul, 2014
• Free Online Course

Las técnicas cartográficas han evolucionado de un modo revolucionario en los últimos años. En nuestro día a día empleamos navegadores para calcular rutas óptimas, localizamos restaurantes, geolocalizamos nuestras fotos, o compartimos nuestra ubicación…

• EdCast
• 7 weeks long
• 20th Oct, 2014
• Free Online Course

On November 9, 2013 the devastating typhoon Haiyan hit the Phillipines, causing more than 5,000 deaths and destroying the homes and cities for millions. Natural disasters are happening more and more often due to climate change. We can’t do much to stop t…

• EdCast
• 2-20 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• 26th Jan, 2015
• Free Online Course