Discover how to integrate nature's principles into architectural design to create buildings that play a positive ecological role and enhance self-sufficiency.

• _{Humans are Nature: Explore the intrinsic connection between humans and the natural world.}

_{✔️ Nature’s Intelligence: Learn how nature’s systems inspire sustainable solutions.}

_{✔️ Systems in Nature: Delve into the complexity and efficiency of natural systems.}

_{✔️ Humans vs Nature Design: Compare human-made systems with nature’s designs.}

_{✔️ Nature Based Solutions: Understand the application of nature based strategies in solving modern challenges.}

_{✔️ Nature Based Development: Discover how to implement nature-based approaches in development projects.}

_{✔️ Module 1 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

_{✔️ Module 1 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}

Learn to design buildings that maintain comfortable temperatures year-round without relying on mechanical systems, resulting in significant energy savings.

_{✔️ Conventional Heating & Cooling Systems: Understand traditional methods and their environmental impact and limitations.}

_{✔️ Nature Based Heating & Cooling: Discover innovative solutions for heating and cooling buildings naturally by blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques.}

_{✔️ Thermal Storage and Passive Design: Learn how to store energy naturally and design for efficiency.}

_{✔️ Buffer Zone & Passive Design: Discover the role of buffer zones in maintaining comfortable temperatures.}

_{✔️ Nature Based Ventilation System: Study natural ventilation techniques for improved air quality.}

_{✔️ Module 2 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

_{✔️ Module 2 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}

Design efficient systems for collecting, filtering, and producing water, contributing to water conservation and providing valuable solutions for water-scarce areas.

_{✔️ Water Harvesting & Filtration: Learn methods for how to design buildings to collect and purify water.}

_{✔️ Water Intelligent System: Explore advanced systems for efficient water management.}

_{✔️ Module 3 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

_{✔️ Module 3 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}

Use biological methods to treat wastewater naturally and without chemicals, promoting a cleaner water cycle.

_{✔️ Biological Sewage Treatment: Understand the principles of treating wastewater using natural processes.}

 _{✔️ Botanical Cell: Explore how to design botanical planters to treat grey and black water.}

 _{✔️ Module 4 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

 _{✔️ Module 4 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}

Learn to design renewable energy systems tailored for Autonomous Buildings using Nature Based Solutions.

_{✔️ Introduction to Solar & Wind Energy: Learn the basics of harnessing solar and wind energy.}

 _{✔️ System Sizing: Understand how to size energy systems for different needs.} 

_{✔️ System Components: Explore the key components of solar and wind energy systems.}

 _{✔️ Circuits & Series Configuration: Study the electrical configurations used in these energy systems.}

 _{✔️ Module 5 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

 _{✔️ Module 5 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}

Integrate innovative cultivation methods, like aquaponics and botanical planters, to achieve food self-sufficiency within buildings.

_{✔️ Botanical Planter: Discover the principles of producing food with recycled grey water.}

_{✔️ Aquaponic & Hydroponic Systems: Explore innovative methods for growing nutrient rich food without using soil as base.}

_{✔️ Module 6 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

_{✔️ Module 6 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}

Discover how to integrate vertical gardens into your designs to enhance air quality, provide thermal insulation, and beautify urban spaces.

_{✔️ Hydroponic Vertical Ecosystems: Learn about the design and implementation of vertical hydroponic systems.}

 _{✔️ Materials & Structure: Understand the materials and structural requirements for vertical ecosystems.}

 _{✔️ Plant Selection: Discover the best plants for vertical hydroponic systems.}

_{✔️ Hydroponic System: Explore the engineering  solutions behind hydroponic vertical ecosystems.}

_{✔️ Module 7 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

_{✔️ Module 7 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.} 

Dive into real-world case studies that provide practical, hands-on approaches for transforming buildings into Autonomous Structures with Nature Based Solutions.

_{✔️ Reforming with Nature Based Solutions: Explore strategies for how to reform with Nature Based Solutions.}

_{✔️ Retrofitting a Conventional Building: Learn how Nature Based solutions can transform conventional buildings  into Autonomous structures.}

 _{✔️ Case Study 1: Analyze a real-world example of a successful retrofit project.}

_{✔️ Case Study 2: Dive into another case study showcasing the impact of nature-based reforms.}

_{✔️ Urban Retrofit Projects: Discover large-scale urban retrofit projects and their outcomes.}

_{✔️ Design Retrofit Projects: Learn about the design process for retrofitting projects.}

_{✔️ Module 8 - Textbook: Your comprehensive guide to all concepts covered in this module.}

_{✔️ Module 8 - Quiz: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning with an end-of-module quiz.}