With 20 years of applied sustainability experience, reengineer the built environment with low-carbon materials, circular product strategies, and AI-powered tools to deliver scalable, future-proof, and resource-efficient solutions.
DURATION
6 Months
MODE OF STUDY
Hybrid and Face-to-face
CLASS STARTS
04/11/2025
TOTAL CREDITS
120
DURATION
6 Months
MODE OF STUDY
Hybrid and Face-to-face
CLASS STARTS
04/11/2025
total Credits
120
Designed by the pioneers of The Sustainable City, this Professional Diploma delivers 20+ years of real-world expertise in building and operating the region’s first net-zero urban environments – by practitioners, for practitioners.
Whether you are a recent engineering graduate or already working in the built environment sector, this diploma will help you:
Apply a proven sustainability framework used in The Sustainable City - a living lab globally recognized for integrating net-zero strategies, circular economy principles, and low-carbon material systems at scale.
Access career opportunities, with top performers offered placements within SEE Holding and its affiliated companies.
Gain a deep understanding of material lifecycles, sustainable product systems, and how design decisions directly impact carbon performance, cost, and circularity.
Use data and AI tools to evaluate material performance, lifecycle impacts, and design decisions in real time.
Acquire cutting-edge skills not typically covered in academic programs - from biophilic design to carbon-neutral construction.
Deliver tangible results through a capstone project that addresses a real-world sustainability challenge with measurable impact.
Apply a proven sustainability framework used in real-world projects to address complex energy and urban development challenges.
Evaluate and implement low-carbon, recycled, and circular materials in architecture, interior design, and urban planning.
Design net-zero and carbon-neutral strategies that reduce waste and enhance energy efficiency across the built environment.
Use data and AI tools to assess material lifecycles, track environmental impacts, and optimize resource efficiency.
Align material and product decisions with ESG targets, regulatory frameworks, and climate commitments.
Integrate circular economy models and waste-to-resource solutions into construction systems and urban infrastructure.
Plan and execute sustainable material strategies using lifecycle analysis, AI-powered insights, and performance-based design approaches.
WHO IS THIS DIPLOMA FOR?
Built Environment Professionals
Architects, designers, planners, and engineers working across construction, interiors, and urban development — who want to upgrade their expertise in low-carbon materials, circular design strategies, and AI-driven tools for sustainable planning and execution.
Corporates
Real estate developers, construction firms, design studios, and manufacturing companies aiming to embed sustainability into their projects, reduce material waste, and comply with ESG and green building standards. This diploma equips your teams with the tools and frameworks to innovate responsibly and drive long-term efficiency.
Government & Public Sector
Municipalities, planning authorities, and government entities leading climate-resilient urban development and sustainable building regulations. Training your teams with this diploma ensures alignment with national sustainability goals, circular economy mandates, and data-informed public infrastructure strategies.
Modules
Foundations of Sustainable Materials and Products
Redefining Sustainability – Principles for the Built Environment
Explore the environmental, social, and economic principles behind sustainability and how they apply to material choices in architecture, interiors, and construction.
Strategic FEWPMW Framework for Circular Urban Development
Learn how The Sustainable City and the region’s first net-zero development apply circular strategies in managing Food, Energy, Water, Products, Mobility, and Waste to create scalable, resource-efficient urban systems.
Core-Focused Modules: Sustainable Materials and Design
Sustainable Urban Planning and Resource-Efficient Architecture
Develop low-carbon, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient building strategies using innovative construction materials and sustainable zoning practices.
Sustainable Landscape and Interior Design for Adaptive Environments
Apply material-conscious and biophilic design principles to create healthy, low-emission, and regenerative interior and outdoor environments.
AI for Material Performance
Data-Driven AI Methodologies for Material Innovation
Use AI platforms to analyze material lifecycles, carbon impact, and circular performance. Gain practical skills in digital tools that support sustainable decision-making in design and construction.
Capstone Project – Sustainable Materials in Practice
Tackle a real-world challenge by designing and implementing a sustainability strategy focused on materials, product systems, and measurable impact using everything you have learned.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Professional Diploma certificate recognized by industry leaders and aligned with international sustainability standards.
We have secured SQA Centre Approval, a recognition of our excellence in delivering and assessing qualifications that meet the Scottish Qualifications Authority’s rigorous quality assurance standards.
All our diploma programs are credit-rated within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Achieving Level 11 aligns our programs with advanced academic and professional learning standards, empowering learners with globally recognized qualifications for career and leadership advancement.
Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
Join a new generation of leaders equipped to shape a more sustainable and resilient world.