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Introduction to Passive House high-performance buildings

Online , Canada

Online course offered by Passive House Canada. 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 … Continued

Township of Langley builder forum series: Step 5

Online , Canada

Free webinar hosted by the Township of Langley. Description The Township of Langley will be hosting an online builders’ forum to share information on design strategies for meeting Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code. The main presentation will be given by Mark Bernhardt of Bernhardt Contracting and will cover Step 5 requirements, including: … Continued

Introduction to Passive House high-performance buildings

Online , Canada

Online course offered by Passive House Canada. 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 … Continued

Event Series CESA 1505: Zero energy buildings all-in-1

CESA 1505: Zero energy buildings all-in-1

Online course offered by BCIT. Description ​This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) 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 … Continued

CESA 1501: Passive House tradesperson, envelope specialization

Online , Canada

Online course offered by BCIT. Description 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 and develop an applied understanding … Continued

Event Series Build energy smart three-part online workshop

Build energy smart three-part online workshop

Online , Canada

A free three-part online webinar series offered by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Regional District of Central Kootenay, in collaboration with BCIT. Description The RDKB and RDCK are hosting a three-part online workshop series that has been developed by BCIT professionals and industry experts for building in the Kootenays and the Boundary. Aimed … Continued

Introduction to Passive House high-performance buildings

Online , Canada

Online course offered by Passive House Canada. 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 … Continued

ZEBx Decarb lunch: energy-efficient buildings

Online , Canada

Hosted by the Zero Emissions Building Exchange, this monthly lunchtime event brings together the local building community to discuss emerging solutions and barriers related to zero-emission buildings. Description Join ZEBx and CHBA-BC as they showcase two solar-powered Net Zero Energy homes from ZEBx’s Near Zero Emissions Building Program and gain some valuable insight from the … Continued