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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 … Continued

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

FortisBC has launched a new program -- BUILT BETTER -- to provide the homebuilding industry with resources to build better performing homes. As part of this new initiative, FortisBC, in partnership with HAVAN, CHBA BC, and CHBA Fraser Valley, is delivering a four-part workshop series: A Holistic Approach to Improving Air Tightness.  Each of the four … Continued

A Passive House Canada live webinar. 10 a.m. to noon Pacific time. Are you new to the Passive House Standard? In this webinar, Evelyne Bouchard, Course Instructor and Board Director for Passive House Canada, will present the basic principles of Passive House design and the performance metrics of the International Passive House Standard. Evelyne will … Continued

This BCIT course introduces the fundamental principles of building science including heat transfer, vapour diffusion, air flow, and moisture management. Hands-on exercises will be employed to better understand the effect of environmental loads on the building enclosure performance. Students will review the key properties of common construction materials and appropriate applications for said materials. Students … Continued

One day only, this workshop takes the all of the practical, holistic information that Hamid has taught us about walls, glazing, roof and below grade assemblies and shows how to property integrate them into one seamless system, focusing on achieving a continuous air barrier and airtightness. Supported by a wide array of mobile building envelope … Continued

Course offered by Passive House Canada. Description Thermally efficient, airtight and durable building enclosure designs have evolved from existing North American practices with the introduction of many new materials to the local market in recent years. These materials include air barrier systems, improved tapes and sealants, thermally efficient cladding supports and unique fasteners, along with … Continued

Thermally efficient, airtight and durable building enclosure designs have evolved from existing North American practices with the introduction of many new materials to the local market in recent years. These materials include air barrier systems, improved tapes and sealants, thermally efficient cladding supports and unique fasteners, along with higher performing fenestration and insulation products. Many … Continued