In this course, you will learn about the importance of housing as a basic social condition that determines quality of life and population well-being. The program agenda of Habitat II, presented at the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements in Istanbul in 1996, will be addressed, emphasizing the need to meet housing demand from a comprehensive perspective.This approach not only provides a roof to shelter people but also ensures thermal comfort, adequate sanitation, and adaptation to the environmental conditions surrounding the home.
How to plan green and resilient housing?
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5 hours to complete
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November 2025
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this section, we will identify the objectives, structure, assessments, and orientation materials of the course. The first welcome video will provide you with an overview of the course and the topics we will cover; we will review the objectives you will achieve upon successful completion of the course; we will share the link to the Participant Guide, a document we recommend consulting frequently, as it will serve as your navigation guide throughout the course; you will learn how you will be assessed and get to know the course instructors and the design team.
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In this module, we will address the basic concepts of what constitutes green and resilient housing, the tools that can be used to design them, as well as the progress made in the region regarding green buildings.
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4 videos13 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will learn about a step-by-step roadmap that outlines best practices for achieving green housing through design, or resilient housing through applicable technologies. We will also explore several certifications that serve as tools to evaluate whether a green housing design meets the required standards, as well as clarify that there may be both certified and non-certified housing.
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3 videos25 readings1 assignment
In this final module of the course, we will review some of the most common types of financing products and incentives for green and resilient housing, as well as examples of projects that the Bank is financing for the economic and social development of the region.
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