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ZEBx and SFU Renewable Cities are collaborating on a one-day technical workshop focused on advancing affordable, attractive, zero emissions wood buildings. This workshop is designed by and for builders, designers, engineers and architects. Mass timber construction is a vital strategy for meeting B.C.’s net zero 2032 building code and building a stronger forest products sector … Continued

Please join a celebration of leading-edge, building innovation and design at the CleanBC Net-Zero Energy-Ready Challenge Celebration! The celebration will include: A panel discussion on net-zero energy-ready buildings. The panel will be hosted by Christian Cianfrone from ZEBx and include selected awardees from the CleanBC Net-Zero Energy-Ready Challenge who will talk more in depth about … Continued

The November HAVAN Builders’ Breakfast Series — the last one for 2019 — will be held at the BCIT High Performance Building Lab at the Burnaby campus. The topic will focus on the demonstration of four LEEP wall assembly strategies to meet the Net Zero Energy Ready construction standard, as well as discussion on moisture, … 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 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

Description: Learn how to sell Energy Efficient Homes during this PDP credited course sponsored by the Township of Langley and BC Hydro. Attend this interactive session in a newly constructed energy efficient home to learn: • How to explain and sell the features and benefits of energy efficient products and homes in easy to understand … Continued

For homebuyers, government stakeholders, and anyone interested: Tour an energy efficient newly constructed home and learn about the products that make up an energy efficient home. Learn about the betterhomesbc.ca website, search tools, free energy coaching, and resources to support your purchase of an energy efficient home, or to make home energy improvements on your … 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 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

This three-day Passive House Canada course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard. This course includes in-class lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. The following topics will be covered: ·         Passive House criteria and principles ·         Building ecology, comfort … Continued