A distant learning training module on energy efficient integrated building design in urban environment

The present paper aims to present a distant learning educational module that concerns the energy efficient integrated building design in the urban environment. The educational material of the module includes a handbook, computerized tools, examples of urban buildings, libraries on energy efficient products and materials and climatic documentation of climatic data measured in various European urban areas. Another product of this educational package is the development of an Integrated Building Design System (IBDS) which permits to the trainees to apply in practice the integrated building design methodology. The target group of this educational package is the building professionals, building designers, engineers and operators interesting on this field.