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This five-day 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 and proper … Continued

Course Description You've likely attended one or more BC Energy Step Code info sessions but, as a result, do you have a strategy in place for achieving your project BC Energy Step Code targets cost effectively? You're convinced that airtightness is a key element to success but what about windows, wall assemblies, and mechanical systems? … Continued

Course Details The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This online exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It … Continued

There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam.  Examination dates are fixed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international … Continued

There are two methods of becoming a certified Passive House Designer or Consultant: through submission of a certified Passive House project, or by passing the standardized international exam.  Examination dates are fixed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) and offered by Passive House Canada in cooperation with PHI. Certified Designers and Consultants will be listed on our website, as well as the international … Continued

Register today for this webinar being presented on July 10th, featuring information about cooling with Passive House Projects as well as challenges and solutions for residential, Part 9 projects. The webinar includes a live interview with Mark Bernhardt from Bernhardt Contracting who will be discussing some of the best practices he has adopted to provide … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued