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FENBC Technical Conference and AGM 2021

Registration is open for the Fenestration Association of B.C.'s Annual Technical Conference and AGM. This will be an online event. FENBC's program this year includes many sessions, including one on the process to certify Passive House standards. More Information and Registration Visit the event website.    

Event Series CESA 1501 Passive House Tradesperson – Envelope Specialization

CESA 1501 Passive House Tradesperson – Envelope Specialization

Online Delivery January 21 to March 18, 2021 Offered by BCIT, this 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of residential Passive House construction to ensure that that builders, site supervisors, general contractors, tradespeople, and designers or consultants have the applied knowledge to build to the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts … Continued

PHC: Understanding Building Codes (320)

Online , Canada

This online course is offered by Passive House Canada. This 2-hour, online course will compare and contrast the proposed National Energy Code with the BC Energy Step Code, Passive House, and others. With proposed changes coming nationally and provincially, it will be important for all industry professionals and builders to understand the key differences between … 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

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

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

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