Searching online for inspirational lectures in one place is impossible. It is extremely hard to locate a good source website that has a series of lectures from renowned architects, designers, thinkers, scientists, or philosophers. Hours are wasted just filtering through the search results. And when you do find it, you are exhausted and want to procrastinate, exactly just what I ended up doing when I was assigned to make a list of the top 10 places to watch Architecture/Design Lecture videos.
If you have missed a lecture at your university this could actually help you out. It is a perfect way to spend some extra free time searching for inspiration, especially when you are having one of those sleepless nights. Here is the LIST!
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List of 14 Architecture and Construction Courses
1. Architecture Design
Designing Cities
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
The Architectural Imagination
Harvard University via edX
2. Sustainability
The Age of Sustainable Development
Columbia University via Coursera
Introduction to Sustainable Development
Columbia University via Coursera
Introduction to Environmental Science
Dartmouth via edX
3. Construction & Project Management
Construction Scheduling
Columbia University via Coursera
Customer Analytics
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Construction Finance
Columbia University via Coursera
Managing Social and Human Capital
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Decision-Making and Scenarios
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Construction Project Management
Columbia University via Coursera
Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
Columbia University via Coursera
4. Structural Engineering
The Engineering of Structures Around Us
Dartmouth via edX
The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges
Princeton University via edX
Ibrahim Abdelhady is an architect, academic, and media entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in architecture and digital publishing. He is the Founder and CEO of Arch2O.com, a leading platform in architectural media, renowned for showcasing innovative projects, student work, and critical discourse in design. Holding dual PhDs in Architecture, Dr. Abdelhady combines academic rigor with industry insight, shaping both future architects and architectural thought. He actively teaches, conducts research, and contributes to the global architecture community through his writing, lectures, and media ventures. His work bridges the gap between practice and academia, pushing the boundaries of how architecture is communicated in the digital age.