KENCID course guide

Sustainable Design

Explore the principles, tools, and practices behind Sustainable Design in the built environment.

Course Overview

Sustainable Design at KENCID develops practical understanding of the people, places, materials, systems, and decisions that shape the built environment. Learners move from research and drawing to clear proposals, documentation, and real-world problem solving.

Why Study Sustainable Design

The course is designed for learners who want to understand how the built environment works and contribute to better places through careful observation, technical skill, and creative thinking.

What You Will Explore

  • Foundations and context Build a clear understanding of the principles, history, people, and places connected to the discipline.
  • Drawing and documentation Communicate ideas with sketches, technical drawings, digital tools, models, and presentations.
  • Materials and systems Explore the materials, technologies, processes, and constraints that shape a responsible outcome.
  • Projects and practice Apply learning to briefs, critique, site awareness, teamwork, and a growing portfolio.

Career Options in Sustainable Design

Graduates can pursue roles such as Sustainable Design assistant, Design or project coordinator, Technical assistant, Site or studio practitioner, Independent consultant.

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