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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 … Continued
Full course runs from October 9 to November 30, 2018 The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This … Continued
Event Description Find out how ZEBx, the Province and the City of Vancouver are working to support and provide new incentives for building early energy efficient high performance buildings in order to meet the following timelines: … Continued
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Full course runs from October 11 to October 14, 2018. Course description 120A: Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course … Continued
The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia (REFBC) sponsors the Land Awards Awards for Projects: There are three Land Awards, which recognize projects that raise the bar for innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in … 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 course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high performance buildings. … Continued
Thermally efficient, airtight and durable building enclosure designs have evolved from existing North American practices with the introduction of many new materials to the local market in recent years. These materials include air barrier systems, improved tapes and sealants, thermally efficient cladding supports and unique fasteners, along with higher performing fenestration and insulation products. Many … Continued
This one day class was developed in 2016 to help builders meet the City Of Vancouver requirements of 3.5 ACH50 by the air-tightness experts at RDH Building Science, and Small Planet Supply. Since then, over 300 builders, architects and inspectors have been trained to plan and build projects with complete air barriers. The training covers … Continued
LEEP Technology Forums On the heels of three Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) Innovation Exchange events held just before the summer, in October, Natural Resources Canada and its partners will again cohost a trio of events to give home builders the scoop on high-performance building practices and technologies. The forums aim to provide busy builders a deep dive into new technologies and … Continued
This course will develop building science knowledge and construction skills through in-class activities and self-directed online learning. The course will present building enclosure assemblies, construction methods, and solutions for managing control barriers with a focus on residential buildings (Part 9 Buildings). Students will develop their knowledge of building enclosure solutions to meet the BC Energy … Continued