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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course on Innovations in Ecological Design
courseImmerse yourself in the latest trends and technologies for a sustainable future. Learn to integrate circular economy principles, low-environmental-impact materials, and energy-efficiency strategies into your projects…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts4 January
Places20 / 20
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What is the Course on Innovations in Ecological Design?
The Innovations in Ecological Design
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Immerse yourself in the latest trends and technologies for a sustainable future. Learn to integrate circular economy principles, low-environmental-impact materials, and energy-efficiency strategies into your projects. Master Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools and discover how to obtain LEED certifications and other green accreditations. This program will empower you to create innovative designs that minimize the ecological footprint and maximize long-term value.
Differential Advantages
- Real-world case studies: analysis of successful projects in building, product, and landscape design.
- Specialized software: use of tools for energy modeling and environmental impact assessment.
- Expert network: access to leading professionals in sustainable design and environmental consulting.
- Practical approach: development of your own project applying the knowledge acquired.
- Professional certificate: recognition of your skills in ecological design.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
09-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Principles of Ecological Design: Learn to integrate sustainability from the conception of your projects.
- Eco-friendly Materials: Discover the latest trends in low-environmental-impact materials and their applications.
- Product Life Cycle: Master life cycle analysis to minimize your ecological footprint.
- Innovation and Creativity: Boost your creativity with innovative and planet-friendly design solutions.
- Certifications and Regulations: Familiarize yourself with key certifications and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Drive a greener future with your designs.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of ecological design, sustainable innovation and new paradigms of product development, spaces and systems with low environmental impact
- Concept and evolution of ecological design: from traditional eco-design to contemporary strategies of regenerative and circular innovation
- Guiding Principles of Sustainable Design: Impact Prevention, Material Efficiency, Emission Reduction and Life Cycle Optimisation
- Relationship between innovation, sustainability and competitiveness: environmental value, market differentiation and transformation of productive models
- Impact variables in the design of products and environments: energy, materials, water, waste, maintenance and end of life
- Systemic approaches to ecological design: life cycle thinking, design for circularity and logic of complex systems
02
Sustainable materials, ecological selection and design strategies to reduce environmental footprint in contemporary solutions
- Sustainable materials selection criteria: provenance, built-in impact, durability, recyclability and functional compatibility
- Low environmental impact materials: biobased, recycled, recyclable, sustainable compounds and new generation solutions
- Comparative evaluation of materials through environmental and technical criteria: resistance, maintenance, cost and ecological performance
- Design for disassembly, repair and reuse: reversible joints, modularity and extension of useful life of products and systems
- Innovations in advanced ecological materials: bioplastics, cultivated materials, green nanomaterials and sustainable smart surfaces
03
Eco-design methodologies, life cycle analysis and tools for comprehensive design environmental impact assessment
- Fundamentals of Life Cycle Analysis: Stages, System Boundaries, Data Inventory and Environmental Impact Assessment
- Eco-design methodologies applied to product, space, service and infrastructure: redesign strategies and incremental or disruptive improvement
- Identification of critical impact points: extraction, manufacturing, transport, use, maintenance and final disposal
- Digital tools for environmental design assessment: LCA software, databases, parametric modelling and scenario simulation
- Sustainability indicators applied to ecological design: carbon footprint, water footprint, built-in energy and circularity material
04
Innovations in circular, biomimetic and regenerative design for new generation products, spaces and solutions
- Circular design applied to ecological innovation: closed cycles, revaluation of resources and models of long-term or shared use
- Biomimicry as a source of sustainable innovation: observation of natural systems and transfer of functional principles to design
- Regenerative and restorative design: solutions that not only reduce impact, but also improve the ecological and social environment
- Innovations in sustainable product-service systems: servitization, use on demand, intelligent maintenance and reduction of material consumption
- Integration of digital technologies in ecological design: sensors, data, advanced manufacturing and adaptive resource optimisation
05
Capstone Project of Innovation in Ecological Design with Conceptual Development, Environmental Assessment and Implementation Strategy
- Definition of the case study: product, system, space or service with the need for sustainable redesign and environmental innovation
- Current impact diagnosis and detection of opportunities for improvement: materials, energy, use, maintenance and end of life
- Development of the innovative ecological design proposal: concept, functionality, material selection and sustainability strategy
- Environmental and technical-economic assessment of the proposed solution: Impacts avoided, viability, scalability and expected benefits
- Implementation strategy design: phases, resources, performance indicators and continuous improvement mechanisms
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.
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Who it is for
Architects and urban designers focused on sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of their projects.Civil and environmental engineers seeking to integrate innovative solutions into the construction and management of green infrastructure.Construction and real estate development companies interested in adopting eco-efficient practices and obtaining environmental certifications.Stu
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
- 01Implement regenerative design methodologies
- 02Evaluate the complete life cycle of products and services
- 03Develop prototypes of sustainable materials and production processes
- 04Integrate circular economy principles into product design
- 05Minimize the carbon footprint at all stages of design
- 06Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize eco-innovative solutions
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Eco-friendly Product Designer: Creating innovative and sustainable products using environmentally friendly materials and processes.
02Sustainability Design Consultant: Advising companies and organizations on implementing eco-design practices and reducing their environmental impact.
03Sustainable Space Architect/Designer: Designing and constructing buildings and urban spaces that minimize the consumption of energy, water, and other natural resources.
04Eco-friendly Materials Specialist: Researching and developing new sustainable materials and their application in different sectors.
05Eco-design Project Manager: Planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects that integrate sustainability criteria from the design phase to commercialization.
06Eco-design Educator/Trainer: Delivering courses, workshops, and seminars on sustainable design and its importance. Ecological innovation.
07Ecodesign Researcher: Developing new methodologies, tools, and technologies to promote ecological design and the circular economy.
08Sustainable Design Entrepreneur: Creating companies that offer innovative and environmentally friendly products and services.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Ecological design is a practice that seeks to create sustainable products, services, and systems that minimize their environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
It reduces the environmental impact of products and processes throughout their life cycle.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; or demonstrable professional experience in sustainable design projects.Desired Knowledge:Basic knowledge of ecological materials, environmental regulations, and CAD/CAM design tools.Documentation:Updated CV, portfolio with projects (if applicable), copy of degree or work experience certificate, ID/Passport, brief description of interests in ecological design.Additional Skills (valued):Sustainable construction certifications (LEED, BREEAM, etc.), participati
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