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Decarb Lunch Series: Does it cost more to build a high-performance home?

Online , Canada

Free webinar hosted by ZEBx and HAVAN as part of ZEBx's Decarb Lunch Series. Description The Province’s CleanBC charts a course for net-zero energy-ready homes by 2032. That’s Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code for Part 9 buildings. Between now and then, the CleanBC plan sets Step 3 as a minimum requirement by … Continued

TOL Builder forum series: passive cooling and the Step Code

Online , Canada

Free webinar offered by the Township of Langley with RDH Building Science. Description This webinar will be presented by Monte Paulsen, Associate and Passive House Specialist at RDH Building Science.  Topics covered include: What is passive cooling Why it is important Implications from climate change Example of passive cooling strategies Cost-effective passive cooling options Presented … Continued

Introduction to Passive House high-performance buildings

Online , Canada

An online course offered by Passive House Canada. Course description The Introduction to the Passive House High-Performance Buildings course 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 … Continued

Building Smart: Cooling strategies for multi-unit residential buildings

Online , Canada

Webinar offered by BC Housing. Are you thinking of installing a heat pump or air conditioning unit? Learn about alternative strategies to address overheating concerns, and how to proceed if you decide to use a heat pump. This webinar will explore cooling solutions in multi-unit residential buildings, as well as: How to select the right contractor Types of heat … Continued