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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Resilient Seafront Housing
The Course in Resilient Seafront Housing Prepares you to design, retrofit and assess homes on the seafront that can withstand storms, flooding and the harsh marine environment. You will study the coastal hazards that affect buildi
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Resilient Seafront Housing?
The Course in Resilient Seafront Housing
Prepares you to design, retrofit and assess homes on the seafront that can withstand storms, flooding and the harsh marine environment. You will study the coastal hazards that affect buildings, flood-resilient construction strategies, materials and building systems that stand up to salt and wind, and options for the retrofit and adaptation of existing housing stock, including insurance and regulatory aspects.
Key advantages
- Direct application: Construction solutions for new and existing homes.
- Combined hazards: Flooding, waves, wind, erosion and salt corrosion.
- Retrofit: Strategies to adapt today’s coastal housing stock.
- Economic insight: The cost of measures, insurance and property value.
- Case study: An adaptation plan for a real coastal home.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Identify the hazards: Recognise the coastal risks that affect a home.
- Design to withstand: Apply resistance and recovery strategies.
- Choose materials: Select materials that stand up to salt.
- Adapt what exists: Plan resilient retrofit.
- Broaden your profile: Specialise in resilient coastal building.
- Train to keep coastal homes safe in a changing climate.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Coastal Hazards and Buildings
- Coastal flooding and waves
- Wind and storms
- Erosion and foundation scour
- Salt-laden environments and corrosion
- Sea level rise and building lifespan
02
Resilient Design Strategies
- Raising the home
- Flood-resistant construction
- Flood-recoverable construction
- Foundations in coastal soils
- Designing for wind
03
Materials and Building Systems
- Concrete and reinforcement in marine environments
- Timber and treatments
- Windows, doors and building envelope
- Flood-protected building services
- Preventive maintenance
04
Retrofit and Adaptation of Existing Homes
- Vulnerability assessment
- Temporary barriers and flood doors
- Relocating building services
- Structural strengthening
- Prioritising measures
05
Regulation, Insurance and Risk Management
- Building regulations in flood zones
- Home insurance and coastal risk
- Costs and benefits of measures
- Information for homeowners
- Case study: adaptation plan for a coastal home
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
Weeks to finish—
You finish around—
Who it is for
Architects and architectural technologists: designing or retrofitting on the coast Building engineers and surveyors: working in marine environments Local authority building control officers: who assess applications in exposed areas Loss adjusters and insurance professionals: who assess risk and damage Developers and property managers: who manage coastal homes
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand coastal hazards to buildings
- 02Apply resilient design strategies
- 03Select materials and systems
- 04Plan retrofit
- 05Weigh up costs and insurance
- 06Assess a home
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Resilient building specialist: Projects and retrofits in coastal areas.
02Home adaptation consultant: Assessments and proposals for homeowners.
03Coastal risk surveyor: Assessing vulnerability and damage.
04Local authority technical adviser: Assessing schemes in exposed areas.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Yes. A full module is devoted to retrofitting and adapting homes that have already been built.
It covers general principles and examples from different regulations; specific application depends on the rules in each jurisdiction.
No. It is a specialist course and does not replace the accredited qualifications required to design or supervise building work.
Yes. You analyse the link between adaptation measures, risk and home insurance.
An adaptation plan for a real coastal home, with a vulnerability assessment and prioritised measures.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Resilient Seafront Housing qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: Studies or a degree in architecture, architectural technology, building engineering, surveying, civil engineering or a related field; or professional experience in construction. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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