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Introduction to Passive House high-performance buildings

Online , Canada

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

Event Series CESA 1505: Zero energy buildings all-in-1

CESA 1505: Zero energy buildings all-in-1

Online course offered by BCIT. Description ​This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential zero energy buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the … Continued

Event Series Build energy smart three-part online workshop

Build energy smart three-part online workshop

Online , Canada

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 hosting a three-part online workshop series that has been developed by BCIT professionals and industry experts for building in the Kootenays and the Boundary. Aimed … Continued

Introduction to Passive House high-performance buildings

Online , Canada

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

ZEBx Decarb lunch: energy-efficient buildings

Online , Canada

Hosted by the Zero Emissions Building Exchange, this monthly lunchtime event brings together the local building community to discuss emerging solutions and barriers related to zero-emission buildings. Description Join ZEBx and CHBA-BC as they showcase two solar-powered Net Zero Energy homes from ZEBx’s Near Zero Emissions Building Program and gain some valuable insight from the … Continued

Event Series CESA 1505: Zero energy buildings all-in-1

CESA 1505: Zero energy buildings all-in-1

Online course offered by BCIT. Description ​This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential zero energy buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the … Continued

CESA 0100: Introduction to zero energy/low-TEDI buildings design process (Part 3 buildings)

Online , Canada

Online course offered by BCIT. Description This interactive, online course will focus on detail options to mitigate thermal bridging, and will explore the following topics: Overview of the BC Energy Step Code for Part 3 Buildings Thermal bridging review and examples Design strategies to achieve zero energy ready buildings Related considerations, including costing, constructability Site … Continued