Short Courses
IAST online courses provide a comprehensive approach to façade design and engineering, tailored to meet the evolving demands of the building envelope sector. Each flexible course is designed to equip you with specialised knowledge essential for designing and constructing high-performance façades. You will engage with widely used types of façades, components, materials and industry best practices in façade design and engineering.
These courses are suitable for a wide range of professionals, including design managers, architects, estimators, technical sales specialists, and business owners, making them highly relevant across various roles within the industry.
Delivered by experts at the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST) in the UK, these courses maintain industry relevance, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the challenges of modern façade design and engineering.
Trusted by industry leaders as a corporate training provider, IAST maintains strong connections with the façade industry, ensuring that each course remains relevant and valuable for professionals looking to advance their careers in modern façade design and engineering.
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Low-Rise Masonry Brick Façade
Case Study on Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Masonry Facades
Course Fee £50
Free for IAST Members and FI Pro Subscribers
Introduction to Façade Engineering
This introductory course explores definitions, roles, responsibilities, and design specialisations within the building envelope sector. It is included in all short courses that contribute credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE).
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Core Principles of Façade Design and Engineering
Short Course on UK Regulatory Compliance, Standards, Building Regulations, Financial Considerations, Efficiency, Comfort, and Practicality in Façade Design and Engineering
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
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Types of Façade Systems
Short Course on Design and Performance Considerations of Modern Façade Types: Ventilated Rainscreen, Brick Masonry, Precast Concrete, Curtain Wall, Insulated Render, Sandwich Panels and Emerging Façade Systems
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
Free for FI Pro Members
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Components of External Walls and Façade Assemblies
Short Course on Façade Components: Design Considerations for Walls, Windows, Doors, Balconies, and Balustrades, Focusing on Performance, Safety, and Compliance
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
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Façade Materials: Critical Considerations for Design and Engineering
Short Course on Façade Materials: Key Considerations, Properties, Applications, and Safety Compliance of Glass, Stone, Clay Brick, Concrete, Ceramics, Metals, Timber, and Insulation
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
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Building Physics in Façade Design and Engineering
Short Course on Building Physics Fundamentals for Building Envelope Design: U-Values, Thermal Bridging, Condensation and Moisture Management
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
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Fire Safety in Façade Design and Engineering
Short Course on Critical Fire Safety Aspects in Building Envelope Design: Material Classifications, Normative Documentation, Cavity Barriers, Fire Stops, Advanced Safety and Fire Risk Considerations
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
Free for FI Pro Members
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Acoustic Performance in Façade Design and Engineering
Short Course on Acoustics for Building Envelope Design: Mitigating Airborne Noise, Controlling Flanking Transmission, and Managing Self-Noise in Façade Assemblies
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
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Structural Considerations in Façade Design and Engineering
Short Course on Structural Aspects in Façade Design: Load Types and Calculations, Movement and Tolerances, Construction Access, and Maintenance Strategies for External Wall Systems
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
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Key Factors in Façade Package Procurement
Short Course on Important Factors in Façade Package Procurement: Stakeholder Responsibilities, Procurement Routes, Design Stages, Maintenance Provision, and Cost Management
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Façades
Advanced Short Course on Retrofit Strategies for Precast Concrete Facades inspired by the 20th-Century Brutalist Icon - Welbeck Street Car Park (London, the United Kingdom).
Course Fee £280
Free for FI Pro Members
