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Township of Langley Builder Forum Series: Fenestration and the Step Code

Online , Canada

Free online webinar hosted by the Township of Langley as part of their Builder Forum Series. Description Join the Township of Langley staff and guests as they host a free online builder forum to share information related to fenestration strategies and meeting the requirements of the BC Energy Step Code. This webinar will be presented … Continued

Event Series CESA 1505 Zero Energy Buildings All-in-1

CESA 1505 Zero Energy Buildings All-in-1

Online Delivery January 9 to March 23, 2020 Offered by BCIT, this 48-hour course  will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy-ready or … Continued

Passive House and mass timber

Online , Canada

Join Passive House Canada for an interactive online discussion on mass timber, offsite construction and prefab happening right now in B.C. Description This event is part of Passive House Canada's In The House: Online Social Series. Confirmed speaker from B.C. Passive House, Guido Wimmers, Associate Professor at UNBC, Chair, Dr. Tech., MRAIC, Architect (NL), P.Eng. … Continued

PHC: Control of Air – Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection

Online , Canada

This online course is offered by Passive House Canada. If you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing, durable Passive House building, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed, selected, and detailed to control water, vapour, and air. They are placed … Continued

ZEBx Decarb lunch series – free webinar

Online , Canada

Decarb Lunch Series: The Peak Description What’s it like to work on your first multi-unit residential Passive House building? Does it get easier on your second? How about your fifth? The Peak is a six storey multi-unit residential building under construction in Vancouver that’s aiming to meet the Passive House standard. Not only does the project … Continued

PHC: Introduction to Passive House High-Performance Buildings

Online , Canada

This online course is offered by Passive House Canada. Dates Day 1: Monday March 22, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Day 2: Wednesday March 24, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Day 3: Monday March 29, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Day 4: Wednesday March 31, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Course description An Introduction to the Passive House High-Performance Buildings … Continued

PHC: Introduction to Passive House High-Performance Buildings

Online , Canada

This online course is offered by Passive House Canada. Dates Day 1: Monday March 22, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Day 2: Wednesday March 24, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Day 3: Monday March 29, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Day 4: Wednesday March 31, 2021 -10am to 12pm (PDT) Course description An Introduction to the Passive House High-Performance Buildings … Continued

BCIT: CESA 0100 Introduction to zero energy/low-TEDI buildings design process (Part 3 buildings)

Online , Canada

This interactive, online course will focus on detail options to mitigate thermal bridging, and will explore the following topics: Overview of the BC Energy Step Code for Part 3 Buildings Thermal bridging review and examples Design strategies to achieve zero energy ready buildings Related considerations, including costing, constructability, and site quality control The online course … Continued

Passive House Canada cold climate webinar series

Online , Canada

Join Passive House Canada for session two of this five-part series. Description The purpose of this free webinar series is to better inform local and regional contractors, engineers, and tradespeople on how to meet design and building standards for new builds seeking to achieve Passive House certification. The second webinar of this five-part series will … Continued

Introduction to Step Code: Mechanical system solutions

Online , Canada

Free three-part webinar series hosted by the Community Energy Association. Description BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. It is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, presented by the BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC), funded by BC Hydro. Intended audience:  … Continued