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A Passive House Canada live webinar. 10 a.m. to noon Pacific time. Are you new to the Passive House Standard? In this webinar, Evelyne Bouchard, Course Instructor and Board Director for Passive House Canada, will present the basic principles of Passive House design and the performance metrics of the International Passive House Standard. Evelyne will … Continued
The Community Energy Association is holding a series of BCIT Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Courses in communities across B.C. Events will be held Pemberton on Tuesday October 1 Rossland on Wednesday October 9 Nelson on Thursday October 10 Terrace on Tuesday October 22 Smithers on Wednesday October 23 Prince George on Thursday October 24 … Continued
This BCIT course introduces the fundamental principles of building science including heat transfer, vapour diffusion, air flow, and moisture management. Hands-on exercises will be employed to better understand the effect of environmental loads on the building enclosure performance. Students will review the key properties of common construction materials and appropriate applications for said materials. Students … Continued
One day only, this workshop takes the all of the practical, holistic information that Hamid has taught us about walls, glazing, roof and below grade assemblies and shows how to … 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 … Continued
Course offered by Passive House Canada. Description 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 … 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
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 … Continued
Come participate in a full-day interactive workshop with leading building practitioners in Canada who are working to mobilize the construction sector’s capacity to improve climate adaptation and resilience in building design and renovations. Participants will learn how to improve buildings to mitigate the health and financial risks posed by climate change (such as flooding, overheating, … Continued
Join BCIT's Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) Learning Centre for the launch of a Zero Energy Buildings Exhibit at Science World BC. Learn about zero energy/emissions buildings while being the first … Continued