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Pattern Language: How to design + build high-performance buildings at the lowest possible cost

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Overview "A Pattern Language from Passive House" is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing. This four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into "patterns" using a format adapted from … Continued

CESA 1505: Zero-Energy Buildings All-in-One

This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined at a 25% discount) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) 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 … Continued

How to sell a high-performance home

A free online event hosted by ZEBx. Overview Whether you’re a green building buff or starting your first zero emission project, strategic marketing that elevates your brand, generates demand, and increases your profit margin is critical. On September 15th, join ZEBx and their panel of real estate marketing experts as they debunk common marketing myths … Continued

Pattern Language: How to design + build high-performance buildings at the lowest possible cost

Online

Overview "A Pattern Language from Passive House" is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing. This four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into "patterns" using a format adapted from … Continued