Decarbonisation as a Design Skill with CEA-4
Two intensive days to master district-scale energy & carbon analysis, with an ETH Zurich certificate*.
* ETH Zurich’s Continuing Education
Register your interest today and receive a CHF 100 voucher.
Why this course
Urban decarbonisation is now a mandate, not a nice-to-have in urban design proposals. Yet mastering technical tools and assessments often takes months. This course compresses that learning curve into two days of hands-on work—so you can deliver carbon-credible designs and reports with confidence.
Building on the success of the 2018 CEA Executive Course at the Future Cities Laboratory (Singapore), the CEA Team is running this official course for the second time in seven years—now in Zurich, and available online.
Who should attend*
Urban design & planning firms (SMEs and large studios) needing district-scale decarbonisation without expanding headcount.
City planning agencies evaluating policy scenarios, PV siting, and district heating/cooling.
Academics & instructors integrating decarbonisation into design studios.
*Prereqs: Comfortable with urban design data (GIS/BIM). No prior CEA experience required.
What you’ll learn
By the end you can:
Turn massing/footprints into simulatable models in minutes.
Run building energy and PV potential workflows; interpret KPIs.
Compare district cooling/heating options and read techno-economic outputs.
Produce client-ready auto-reports (standard KPIs, clear visuals, etc.).
Agenda
Coming soon.
We’ll fine-tune the syllabus based on the info you share when you register your interest, ensuring our sessions match what you need the most.
Pricing
Standard: CHF 2,400 (includes a 3-month promo CEA-4 Pro license)
Education (students & faculty): 50% off
Team (2+): 10% off
Format & certificate
Hybrid: on-site at ETH Zurich and live online (simultaneous).
Certification: Certificate of participation issued by ETH Zurich Continuing Education (subject to final administrative confirmation).
Language: English (Q&A also possible in German, Mandrain Chinese, French & Spanish).
FAQ
Is this for beginners?
Yes. You should be comfortable working with basic urban data (GIS / footprints / massing), but you don’t need any prior experience with CEA.
Do I need to install software?
No local install is required. You’ll get access to the CEA-4 Cloud environment during the course. We’ll also provide optional instructions if you want to run CEA locally afterward.
What if I can’t travel?
You can join live online. The online track gets the same lectures, the same hands-on exercises, and live Q&A.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive a certificate of participation issued via ETH Zurich Continuing Education (final administrative confirmation in progress).
Can I get a refund or transfer my seat?
– You can transfer your seat to a colleague up to 48 hours before Day 1, at no cost.
– Refund policy:
• Up to 14 days before Day 1 → 75% refund
• Up to 7 days before Day 1 → 50% refund
• Less than 7 days before Day 1→ no refund
Should you collect intent first?
Yes. It lets you gauge on-site demand, pick the right room, and avoid sunk costs. We offer an early-bird discount at CHF 100.
Meanwhile, you can also let us know what you want to see at the course.
Questions?
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