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Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment
Duration
1 year (Part-time)
Frequency
7pm - 10pm, 3 times a week
Certificate
Part-time Diploma & Post-Diploma
| REGISTRATION PERIOD 21 May 2025 - 06 August 2025 |
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| COURSE DATE | 20 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2026 | COURSE DURATION / FREQUENCY | 3 hours/session (3 days/week) |
| MODE OF LEARNING | Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning | COURSE VENUE | Temasek Polytechnic |
In today’s design and media landscape, sustainable practices are becoming critical. This Specialist Diploma is designed to equip you with key skills in Design Creation and Development, Green Building Strategy Implementation, and Life Cycle Costing and Analysis.
You will gain expertise in Sustainability Management and Systems Engineering Thinking, enabling you to manage projects with a focus on long-term ecological impact. Through real-world insights and hands-on learning, you will build a strong foundation for creating designs that are not only innovative but also sustainable.
You will be equipped to integrate green strategies and sustainable practices, meeting industry demand for professionals skilled in environmentally responsible design.
STAY FUTURE-READY WITH IN-DEMAND SKILLS
Develop expertise in sustainable practices and systems thinking that address today’s environmental challenges, equipping you to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious design professionals.
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Gain insights from experienced designers and industry leaders with deep knowledge of sustainable built environments, ensuring your skills are relevant and up-to-date with market needs.
ACHIEVE DUAL CERTIFICATION FOR CAREER GROWTH
In addition to being conferred the Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment after successful completion of the modules, you also have the opportunity to earn a certificate of successful completion for the Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP) program from BCAA.
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| DCE055Z | Human & Natural Capital
The subject introduces the concept of sustainability by seeking associations between people and the planet, inspiring participants to appreciate some of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. The subject also introduces international guidelines such as UN Sustainable Developmental Goals to contextualise global issues and their implications for the future of the planet. The subject will apply the notion of Nature as a self-regulating system to analyse current practices of resource production and consumption. |
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| AST0101 | Waste Reduction & Reuse
This subject introduces basic knowledge of essential waste reduction from a multidisciplinary perspective. It will focus on reduction through recycling, reuse, recovery, and life cycle assessment. The subject will also cover the current sustainable waste management strategies and their relevance to various industries. |
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| DCE056Z | Sustainability & Systems Thinking
The subject will take a systems approach to address sustainability challenges to make a case for holistic, integrated, and interdisciplinary thinking that questions assumptions and worldviews to create a viable, sustainable design solution. |
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| AST0102 | Sustainable & Innovative Building Materials
This subject covers relevant skills and knowledge in sustainable and innovative building materials encompassing state-of-the-art processes and technologies for using materials in raw, intermediates and finished forms. The subject will also focus on the properties and performance attributes of alternative, eco-friendly building materials, including an in-depth study of the carbon footprint and life-cycle assessment. |
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| DCE057A | Regenerative Design
This subject covers regenerative design and the concept of building as an ecosystem that brings together natural and social habitats. The subject matter will equip students to appreciate how to design whilst respecting planetary boundaries that ensure a net positive impact on the natural systems. |
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| DCE058A | Sustainable Building & Green Mark
The subject equips students with the knowledge and skill sets to implement sustainable considerations in the design and operation of green buildings in alignment with prevailing Green Mark criteria. |
Modes of Assessment
The assessment will be based on a combination of coursework components such as case studies, assignments, projects, and presentations.
For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,
Suitable For
This programme is designed for fresh graduates and practitioners in the relevant industries who are eager to deepen their existing expertise or to expand their portfolio in the green industry. Seasoned practitioners employed in the built environment sector or business owners seeking to transition to become sustainable built environment practitioners will find exciting new prospects upon completion of this programme.
Mr Jason Hoo
Jason graduated from University of Sydney with a Bachelor degree in Design (Architecture & Digital Media) in 2004 and a Bachelor degree in Architecture in 2006.
He has 7 years of working experience in architecture consultancy in Australia and Singapore since 2006, designing and managing residential, commercial and mixed-used projects. He was the team leader for 2 condominium projects overseeing many aspects of architectural practice involving design, drafting, statutory submissions, project management and contact administration.
In 2014, he joint Ngee Ann Polytechnic as a lecturer in architecture and design. Some of the notable positions include deputy course chair of Sustainable Urban Design and Engineering, and subject leader of an ‘O’-Level subject, Design Studies. In 2022, he joint Temasek Polytechnic to continue his teaching career as a lecturer in Interior Architecture and Design.
Ms Marta Miguel (PhD)
Marta studied architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon in Portugal and Ecole Nationale Superieure D’architecture de Montpellier in France (ENSAM).
Marta worked as an independent architect and urban designer in Portugal, Holland and Angola. She taught architecture at TU-Delft in the Netherlands and at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in the UK, where she defended her Doctoral degree.
Her research interests are related to urban and human sustainable development and the role of architecture as a catalyst for urban change. She believes that architecture can be used as a tool to regenerate ecosystems and integrate human and natural systems in a more resilient and compatible manner.
She is working as a Senior Academic Mentor at the Temasek Polytechnic (TP) in Singapore. While teaching at TP Design School, she collaborated with industry partners and governmental agencies such as Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), National Parks Board (NParks) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in various projects related to social and cultural issues, poverty, urban segregation, and identity.
Ar. Catherine Loke
Ar. Catherine Loke graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Planning and Design in 1989 and a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) in 1992. She has been registered with the Board of Architects Singapore since 1998 and has been a Partner with Lander Loke Architects since 1999.
Catherine believes in hands-on involvement and gives personal attention to the projects undertaken by her firm, which has given her in-depth skills, knowledge, and experience in the complete process of delivering a wide range of projects.
Catherine has professional memberships with the Singapore Institute of Architects (including Council Member and 1st Vice-President), the Asia-Pacific Institute of Experts, and the Society of Construction Law (Singapore).
As the Founding President of The Circle for Human Sustainability since 2021, Catherine has shown great dedication to sustainability. The society was formed to bring together scientists, sociologists, economists, and built environment professionals to look at sustainability holistically, and to work towards a balanced economic system that is not reliant on growth and enables ecologically responsible behaviour. The society is pro-active through talks on sustainability, articles, urban farming involving the community, woodworking workshops for children, organising construction site visits for IHL students, etc.
Catherine is also an educator. She was an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture at the National University of Singapore, and a Lecturer and Tutor at The Architects Academy, SIA.
Catherine is the recipient of the Women of the Built Environment Award at the RICS Awards 2020 Southeast Asia.
Course Contact
- Mainline 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays. - https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.
