Course description

120A: Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be used to demonstrate current best practices and teach concepts of cost assessment. Participants will also have the opportunity to solidify their learning with interactive exercises throughout the course.

120A can be taken as a standalone course even if you don’t intend to write the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam. If you intend to write the exam we strongly recommend you take 120A, 120B and 120C prior to writing the exam.

Day 1

• Building science and energy use, overview of Passive House principles
• In-depth look at insulation and airtightness design and construction techniques

Day 2

• Thermal bridging principles, elimination of thermal bridges through better design and construction
• Window placement and construction, window components and efficiency

Day 3

• Ventilation system design principles, components, distribution and operation
• Heating and cooling a Passive House building, design principles, components, distribution and operation

Day 4

• Economics of Passive House design and construction, cost and risk reduction, marketability
• Quality assurance and testing
• Building certification process

Recommended for

Building industry professionals and individuals who are going to be involved in the design and construction of Passive House buildings or EnerPHit (retrofit) projects, including: architects, engineers, design professionals, site supervisors, general contractors, building inspectors, city planners, homeowners, investors and suppliers of high performance building materials that may be used in Passive House construction.