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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 also covers the history of energy-efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high-performance buildings. More Information and … 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 to interact with this new science exhibit. The exhibit runs until the first week of December 2019. Schedule for October 7, 2019 6:30 pm: World … 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
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
Offered in-person in Vancouver and online. Description Join BC Housing's Building Smart seminar to learn about industry best practices for designing efficient, durable wood-frame building enclosures in new construction. Explore the latest edition of the Building Enclosure Design Guide now available online. Speakers will discuss the behaviour of wood as a material, the fundamentals of … Continued