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Part of ZEBx's Decarb Lunch Series. Description At ZEBx's June Decarb Lunch, they presented ZEBx’s in-depth analysis of construction costs for high-performance multi-unit residential buildings in BC. Of the seven buildings in the study, two all-electric, Step 4 buildings were constructed for well under the average cost of similar code-minimum residential buildings in the area. Both … Continued
Online course offered by Passive House Canada on how to design and build high-performance multi-unit buildings at the lowest possible cost Course description “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 … Continued
Free webinar offered by Passive House Canada. Description Hosted by Passive House Canada CEO, Chris Ballard, this session will feature an engaging panel discussion with the leaders from our previous Cold Climate webinars including Marcel Studer of the Econ Group, Paul Hammond of Low Hammond Rowe Architects, Doug Mackie of WCPG Construction and Stuart Fix … Continued
A free webinar offered by FortisBC. Description This webinar will provide an overview of gas absorption heat pumps, an emerging technology in the heating and domestic hot water space. Learn about installation, best practices, challenges, and advantages of these units. You'll also hear about ideal buildings and loads, and challenges with installation. FortisBC will also … Continued
FREE webinar series - open to everyone - offered by the City of Abbotsford. Description The City of Abbotsford has teamed up with BCIT to provide a 5 part- series … Continued
Free online webinar hosted by FortisBC about a new incentive program introduced in July 2021. Description The Commercial and Industrial team at FortisBC is proud to feature its Small Commercial … Continued
Series of three online courses offered by Passive House Canada. Description Passive House certification ensures that you or your organization are expertly qualified to design high performance, highly efficient buildings … Continued
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 … Continued
Webinar sponsored by UDI. Description Join UDI's expert panel on September 13th for a breakfast seminar to update you on important changes to the BC Energy Step Code and City of Vancouver Sustainability Policies. The Province is moving forward with a Ministerial Mandate Letter commitment that is being integrated into the BC Energy Step Code … Continued
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