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Architecture, Environment & Housing Construction, Safety & Built Environment

Renewable Energy for Green Buildings

Course Code
ARCH9084
Application Code
1945-3279NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
8 weeks
Language
English supplemented with Cantonese
Course Fee
HK$2,400
How to Apply
The start date of this course is yet to be confirmed. Interested parties may email with the subject line "Join Contact List of Renewable Energy for Green Buildings (ARCH9084)" (text can be left blank) to receive a notification when the course is open for application.

Highlights

Energy generation is being shifted from fossil fuel to renewable rapidly. Besides many large-scale solar and hydro energy systems, buildings are expected to play a more critical role in producing renewable energy locally in a decentralized manner. The course is designed to enable students with different backgrounds, even non-architecture students, to understand the basics of renewable energy, strategy to integrate renewable energy into buildings, renewable energy policy, high-level renewable energy analysis method, and challenges encountered in Hong Kong. Practical case studies, examples and materials will be provided to simulate and demonstrate the design decision process.

Programme Details

Topics
  • Fundamental of renewable energy and building energy
  • Photovoltaics system
  • Solar thermal system
  • Wind turbine design
  • Bioenergy system
  • Renewable energy assessment method
  • Renewable energy policy and regulations
  • Design / research project
Application Code 1945-3279NW -

Days / Time
  • Tuesday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration
  • 8 meeting(s)
  • 2 hours per meeting
Venue

Teacher Information

Ir. Jonathan Yau, (MEng, CEng, MCIBSE, MASHRAE, BEAM Pro)

Jonathan is a sustainability specialist with a wide range of sustainability development, innovation and R&D experiences. He started his career in the UK as a mechanical engineer specializing in low carbon building design and carbon assessment. He returned to Hong Kong in 2008 and has since focused on green building and low carbon management projects in Hong Kong, China and South-East Asia. Jonathan is passionate about low carbon management in new and existing buildings and helping business unlock their carbon reduction potential. He believes “Big things have small beginnings” and that an integrated approach can only achieve truly sustainable development. Currently, Jonathan is the sustainability team leader of the Cundall Hong Kong office and is an active member of the green building industry.

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$2,400

Entry Requirements

Anyone with an interest in renewable energy in building.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.