Short Courses

This introductory microcredential course provides a comprehensive overview of façade engineering, covering key definitions, professional roles, responsibilities, and design specialisations within the building envelope sector. It forms part of all short courses contributing credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering (DipFDE), a UK-accredited professional qualification.

Promotional banner for "Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Façades," an advanced case study course by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology, featuring a textured concrete façade background.
A building with a brick facade featuring windows and doors with text overlaid reading "Institute for Architectural Science and Technology, Low-Rise Masonry Brick Façade, Case Study on Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Masonry Facades."
Promotional graphic for "Core Principles of Façade Design and Engineering" course by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST). Includes details on UK regulatory compliance, building regulations, and credits towards DipFDE qualification. Background shows a modern building facade.
Promotional image for "Types of Façade Systems" course by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST), covering various façade types and offering DipFDE qualification credits.
Promotional banner for a course by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology on "Components of External Walls and Facade Assemblies" with details on design considerations for walls, windows, doors, balconies, and balustrades. Offers credits toward the DipFDE qualification.
Promotional graphic for a short course on façade materials by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology. Includes details about materials covered such as glass, stone, and clay brick, with credits toward a qualification.
Promotional poster for a course on building physics in façade design by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology, offering credits towards DipFDE qualification.
Promotional graphic for a course on fire safety in façade design and engineering by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology, with course details and credits info.
Poster for IAST's short course on Acoustic Performance in Façade Design and Engineering, offering credits toward the DipFDE qualification. Background shows a building façade.
Promotional graphic for a course by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology. The course, titled 'Structural Considerations in Façade Design and Engineering,' focuses on structural aspects like load types, calculations, movement, tolerances, and maintenance strategies for external wall systems. It offers credits towards the DipFDE qualification. Background features building facade.
Text overlay on building façade promoting a course by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology on façade package procurement, detailing stakeholder responsibilities and cost management, offering DipFDE qualification credits.