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120B: Understanding and Working with the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) As the situation with COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) progresses, our in-class courses are now being offered through an online, live webinar format. With this shift, we plan to increase the accessibility of our training, as well as facilitate the sharing of ideas in our community online. … Continued
CESA 1005 - Zero Energy Buildings All-In-One: Fundamentals, Airtightness, Assemblies, and Mechanicals This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) to ensure that that builders, … Continued
The BC Energy Step Code is an integral part of British Columbia's CleanBC Plan to shift toward a resilient and more energy-efficient future for new houses and buildings. Through this … Continued
The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This online exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants … Continued
Course description 120A: Passive House Design and Construction is a four-day course that covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be used to demonstrate … Continued
CESA 1005 - Zero Energy Buildings All-In-One: Fundamentals, Airtightness, Assemblies, and Mechanicals This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of 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 or the Passive … Continued
Key Question How is technology within the construction industry evolving to support energy efficiency policies from governments? Background British Columbia has adopted an ambitious energy efficiency policy for new construction called the BC Energy Step Code, driving demand for new skill sets and mainstreaming high-performance building components. Compared to other sectors, the construction sector in … Continued
Want to listen to industry experts discuss how they have successfully designed and built Passive House buildings? Now you can. Join our free, Building Conversations webinars series hosted weekly by our CEO, Chris Ballard. Each week, Chris will interview experts from the Passive House community as they share their stories of what they have learned from their … Continued
CESA 1005 - Zero Energy Buildings All-In-One: Fundamentals, Airtightness, Assemblies, and Mechanicals This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of 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 or the Passive … Continued
CESA 1005 - Zero Energy Buildings All-In-One: Fundamentals, Airtightness, Assemblies, and Mechanicals This 48-hour course will provide a comprehensive study of 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 or the Passive … Continued