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Building Conversations: Free Webinar Series

Want to listen to industry experts discuss how they have successfully designed and built Passive House buildings? Now you can. Join our free, Building Conversations webinars series hosted weekly by our CEO, Chris Ballard. Each week, Chris will interview experts from the Passive House community as they share their stories of what they have learned from their … Continued

Building Smart – Delivering Thermal Comfort in Residential Buildings

Overview​ Thermal comfort leads the way as a key concern amongst residents of every building type. Poor design can result in discomfort and greater energy consumption as occupants compensate by altering their thermostats in drastic ways. Join us to learn about how people perceive thermal comfort and the tools and techniques you can employ, with … Continued

$80

Online: 120B: Understanding and Working with the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)

Course description Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. Participants will learn the structure, inputs and outputs of PHPP, and how to select appropriate climate data … Continued