Aim of the course:

This flexible joint microcredential by Tallinn University of Technology and Riga Technical University equips you with the systematic knowledge and practical skills to assess buildings, develop sustainable renovation strategies, analyse lifecycle carbon footprints, and use BIM for smarter, data-driven decision-making. Developed through European collaboration and aligned with the evolving needs of the construction and real estate sectors, the programme prepares you to lead the transformation of residential buildings for a low-carbon future.

Target group:

Construction and real estate professionals.

Prerequisites:

Prior knowledge of construction, ≥ EQF level 5

Topics:

Develop the skills needed to drive the sustainable renovation and decarbonisation of residential buildings. This joint 6 ECTS micro-credential, developed by TalTech and Riga Technical University (RTU), combines the expertise of two leading technical universities and provides practical knowledge in sustainable renovation, building carbon footprint assessment, BIM, and life-cycle management. Through flexible online learning and a collaborative two-day intensive in-person workshop, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to make more sustainable decisions in the built environment.

Programme modules

1. Sustainable Urban Transformation and Climate Change
2. Renovation of a Typical Residential Building
3. Assessment of the Technical Condition and Service Life Prediction of a Typical Residential Building
4. Building Carbon Footprint – Theory
5. Building Carbon Footprint – Reporting
6. Practical digital twins for smart housing and decarbonisation
7. Two-Day Intensive In-Person Workshop (held at the TalTech or RTU campus)

Study results:

1. Analyse the interactions between the built environment, energy systems, and climate change, and propose sustainable solutions for the built environment;
2. Apply recognized methodologies, standards, and data sources to calculate and interpret the life-cycle carbon footprint of buildings;
3. Assess the technical condition, durability, and service life of buildings and building structures;
4. Develop and evaluate renovation strategies for existing residential buildings;
5. Use Building Information Modelling (BIM) to structure, classify, exchange, and analyse construction and building data for effective life-cycle management and informed decision-making.

Graduation document:

TalTech certificate

Language:

English

Sub courses:

1. Practical digital twins for smart housing and decarbonisation
2. Two-day Consolidation Workshop (with RTU)
3. Building Carbon Footprint – Reporting
4. Building Carbon Footprint – Theory
5. Assessment of the Technical Condition and Service Life Prediction of a Typical Residential Building
6. Sustainable Urban Transformation and Climate Change
7. Renovation of a Typical Residential Building

Registration deadline:

20.10.2026 23:59

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