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Course Description An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high performance buildings. … 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
This BCIT course helps students advance their construction knowledge and skills for building envelope design, construction and performance verification. The course focuses on specific strategies to ensure airtightness of final assembly with an emphasis on detailed solutions for managing critical control barriers in various assemblies with a focus on residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings). Students … Continued
Offered by Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), this course is designed in response to the emerging demand for proficiency in monitoring the performance of energy systems, improving energy efficiencies, and reducing GHG emissions. Location Offered in in-person in Vancouver, B.C. and by webinar. Course Description This course will provide professionals with the necessary skills … Continued
Half-day course offered by ICBA: October 29 in Burnaby November 7 in Victoria November 18 in Kelowna Course Description You've likely attended one or more Step Code info sessions but, as a result, do you have a strategy in place for achieving your project Step Code targets cost effectively? You're convinced that airtightness is a … Continued
BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current and inspired! In the pursuit to build higher, faster and more cost-effectively, we must adapt to changes in the building envelope industry: changes in building regulations, performance requirements, construction methods, climate conditions and more. This year’s conference provides a platform for industry-wide dialogue on these challenges as we … Continued
This multi-day BCIT course provides the knowledge and practical hands-on skills that building contractors, designers, consultants and advanced students need to build to the Passive House standard; an internationally recognized ultra-low energy standard. This course focuses on building enclosure optimization and provides a foundation in passive house principles, while stressing the importance of construction fundamentals … Continued
Course Description It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued. This … Continued
The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Courses in communities across B.C. Events will be held Pemberton on Tuesday October 1 Rossland on Wednesday October 9 Nelson on Thursday October 10 Terrace on Tuesday October 22 Smithers on Wednesday October 23 Prince George on Thursday October 24 … Continued
The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Courses in communities across B.C. Events will be held Pemberton on Tuesday October 1 Rossland on Wednesday October 9 Nelson on Thursday October 10 Terrace on Tuesday October 22 Smithers on Wednesday October 23 Prince George on Thursday October 24 … Continued